Shima Seiki to Show New Flat Knitting Line in Shanghai
Shima Seiki will exhibit at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, including a cost-effective SES-R variant and the N.SSR132 machine, alongside WHOLEGARMENT and design software offerings.
Shima Seiki plans to exhibit at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai. The show runs 20–24 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. The company's booth is Hall 4.1, Booth D11.
A more cost-effective version of the SES-R computerized flat knitting machine will be shown for the first time at this event, according to Shima Seiki. The company says the SES-R uses a new sinker system that broadens its product range and supports 3D shaping.
The N.SSR132, introduced at the 2025 edition in Singapore, will also be displayed. Shima Seiki says it drew particular interest from South and Southeast Asian visitors for its economy and its 52-inch (132 cm) knitting width.
For equipment buyers, ask whether the cost-effective SES-R variant suits your pattern mix, and request a demonstration of its 3D shaping. Confirm the N.SSR132's 132 cm width covers your largest sizes. Ask which WHOLEGARMENT models fit your products, and whether APEXFiz virtual sampling can reduce physical samples.