Japanese computerised knitting machine manufacturer ‘Shima Seiki’ will showcase the ‘SRY123L’, its latest innovation for the field of technical textiles at ‘Techtextil’ beginning at Frankfurt, in Germany, from May four.
SRY123LP features loop presser beds mounted atop conventional needle beds, that provides improved control over press down of individual loops.
“This presents unprecedented capability especially with partial knitting patterns and inlay patterns,” Shima Seiki explained in a press release.
Inlay fabric is produced by inserting yarn into existing knit fabric in a weave fashion, opening opportunities for expansion into markets for wovens.
It said, “Inlay also suppresses typical stretch characteristics of knitted fabrics, and since new materials such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be used for inlay structures, new applications in industrial textiles are realised.”
Examples of technical textiles produced on SRY123LP will be on display, as well as other samples produced on other knitting machines, including those utilising its Wholegarment knitting technology.
The latest version of Shima Seiki’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system will also be available for demonstrations in design and simulation of various technical textiles.