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Asmara employs 1200 people across 17 offices and 12 countries globally. © Asmara | from Shima Seiki Official Website

Using game-changing APEXFiz to transform the knitwear industry

Hangzhou, China Shima Seiki’s design software streamlines the design process and reduces sampling at Asmara International in Hangzhou, China. Having a sourcing platform that stretches globally,...
ReMerino yarn was used to create a limited run of luxury women’s knitwear in collaboration with Kate Stalker of OUBAS, an award-winning knitwear designer and manufacturer. © Camira Group

Making sustainable zero waste fashion a reality

Birkby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Trio of northern businesses collaborate to make sustainable knitwear from cutting waste The UK’s leading textile recycling specialist, iinouiio, part of...
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Nature positive initiatives with Woolmark+

Australia Aligning economic prosperity with positive ecological and social impact. Woolmark+ is a new roadmap designed to unite woolgrowers, the supply chain and brands in ensuring...
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Dates announced for next spring’s Intertextile Apparel

Shanghai Show will focus on fashionable fabrics and accessories, functional fashion, sustainability, digital transformation, as well as industry trends and design. Spring’s doubling of international visitor...
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Performance Days honours fabric innovations

Munich, Germany Awards for fabric highlights in the Performance and Bodywear segment. When Performance Days opens its doors on 23 and 24 October 23, 2024, in...
Shima Seiki SWG-XR WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine. © Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki at ITMA Asia + CITME 2024

Wakayama, Japan Showcasing the latest flat knitting technology - new machines, gauges and features, and the long-awaited production version of the SWG-XR WHOLEGARMENT machines. Leading Japanese...
Shima’s SDS-ONE APEX4 3D design system will be available for demonstrations on the creative side of fashion, from planning and design to colourway evaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. © Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki to exhibit latest technologies in Surat

Wakayama, Japan Garfab-TX Surat exhibition takes place from 13-15 September 2024 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Surat, Gujarat, India. Leading Japanese computerised...
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Suedwolle and Knitwear Lab in new collaboration

Nuremberg, Germany Partnership brings together Knitwear Lab’s knitting expertise with the yarn producer’s expertise in the production of high-quality Merino yarns. Suedwolle Group is building on...
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Shima Seiki to exhibit at CAITME 2024

Wakayama, Japan Uzbekistan offers new opportunities for development and implementation of new technology. Leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Sei. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its...
Established in 2005, Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery Co., ltd. offers a full range of innovative knitting products and solutions to its customers. © Santoni Group

Santoni Shanghai opens flagship store in São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil Opening represents another pivotal step in the global expansion of Santoni Group. Santoni (Shanghai) Knitting Machineries Co., Ltd. opened its flagship store in...