Shima Seiki at Pitti Filati 93
Florence, Italy
Italian subsidiary to showcase line-up of WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines in Florence.
Shima Seiki Italia, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting solutions provider...
Reviewing Kandy Diamond’s latest publication: Discovering Machine Knitting
United Kingdom
When we last spoke with knitwear designer, maker and lecturer Kandy Diamond back in August 2022, Kandy teased a new project on the...
BOI brand launches at Alcova Milano
Berlin
Berlin based knit studio shows debuts home textiles collection at Milan Design Week.
BOI, a Berlin-based knit studio and brand founded in 2022, has launched...
Next-Generation Shima Seiki technology at ITMA 2023
Wakayama, Japan
Of the nine flat knitting machines Shima Seiki is exhibiting in Milan next month, eight machines will be part of the Next-Generation line-up.
Leading flat...
Knit to find the perfect fit
Delft, The Netherlands
Unusual building structures can be created more efficiently and more sustainably using 3D knitted textiles.
The bearing structure of a building made out...
FW’23 knitwear translates the sound of Ahluwalia
Almere, The Netherlands
Entitled ‘Symphony’, creative director Priya Ahluwalia translates the music that has influenced her life in a range of dynamic designs.
Netherlands based Knitwear...
2023 International Woolmark Prize jury revealed
London
All finalists will have the opportunity to be stocked in some of the world’s leading stores, via the International Woolmark Prize Retailer Network.
The International...
Enorê X Knitwear Lab
Amsterdam
With their knitted textile series, Brazilian artist Enorê materialises the idea that data influences the spaces we inhabit.
Brazilian artist Enorê worked together with Amsterdam...
APEXFiz shortens lead times at Decathlon
Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
Using design software for product planning without actual samples in socks manufacturing.
Decathlon is the world's largest sporting goods retailer, founded in Villeneuve...
Digital library for cleaner colours
Amsterdam
Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good is launching the Dyestuff Library, a digital tool enabling partners to choose sustainable dyes based on competitive performance and environmental...
Shima Seiki at 40th SPINEXPO Shanghai
Shanghai
Company will offer visitors a choice between its SDS -ONE APEX4 apparel design system and its APEXFiz subscription-based design software.
Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer...
Soft Sculpture: Revisiting the work of textile artist Yu-Mei Huang
Yu-Mei Huang is a Taiwanese-born, London-based textile artist, specialising in the creation of knitted structures. Her East Asian heritage and multi-cultural background is reflected...
The Elephant in The Room
Milan
Presenting the heroes shaping the textile supply chain at Milan Design Week.
The Elephant in the Room is a supply chain exhibition which is being...
Industry judges choose Shima Seiki student competition winners
Castle Donington, United Kingdom
Two weeks of specialist industry training awarded to two knitwear students.
The annual Shima Seiki Europe Student Competition sees applications from the...
All systems go for Super Power Milano Unica
Discussion themes were based around the ways that can ensure plastic waste is minimised and responsible practices encouraged.
Milano Unica took place at the beginning...
Restart and renew at colourful Pitti Filati 92
Florence, Italy
Mills aim for colour and low environmental impact in upbeat Florence showcase.
Attendance at the first restriction free edition of Pitti Filati in Florence...
Feel good factor with Biella Yarns
Nuremberg, Germany
Spring/Summer 2024 yarns collection for flat knitting from Südwolle.
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter associated with happiness. Thanks to its ability to trigger a feeling...
Knitwear Lab hosts 5th edition Yarn Show
Almere, Netherlands
World’s best knitwear yarns to be showcased in The Netherlands.
Netherlands based Knitwear Lab is hosting the 5th edition of its successful Yarn Show...
Shima Seiki at Pitti Filati 92
Wakayama, Japan
Company will exhibit new SWG-XR flagship and new N.SVR183 WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines.
Shima Seiki, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting solutions provider...
No samples necessary with APEXFiz
Wakayama, Japan
Simulating virtual fabrics using digitally-sampled yarns.
Shima Seiki’s APEXFiz programme has been developed to further accelerate digital fabric sourcing prior to 3D design and...