Shima Seiki of Wakayama, Japan, in collaboration with its U.S. subsidiary Shima Seiki USA will be exhibiting at the International Apparel Sourcing Show, shown alongside Texworld USA in New York next month.

On show will be the latest version of the company's SDS-ONE APEX3 3D apparel design workstation for promoting its design and simulation features aimed at the apparel and textile industries.

According to Shima Seiki, SDS-ONE APEX3 is capable of highly photo-realistic simulations for knitwear and printed textiles, as well as woven and pile fabrics, for performing design and colourway evaluations without the need for costly and time-consuming sample making.

APEX3 also features a user-friendly Assistant Menu for easy operation by beginners and professionals alike. Also on display will be ‘Made in U.S.A.WholeGarment ‘knitwear, produced in New Jersey.

"Wholegarment knitwear is a new type of knitted garment whose production method was originally invented by Shima Seiki. Whereas knitwear is traditionally produced in parts such as front body, back body and sleeves which are then sewn together, Wholegarment knitwear is produced on the knitting machine in one entire piece with no sewing required," Shima said in a statement today, adding:

"Its seam-free characteristics result in unprecedented fit and comfort, as well as dramatic reductions in material wastage for eco-conscious garment production."

International Apparel Sourcing Show

Tuesday, July 19th - Thursday, July 21st, 2011

10AM to 6PM (4PM on last day)

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY, U.S.A.

Tel: (770) 984-8016 ext. 401