Shima Seiki, a global benchmark brand for high-end computerized flat knitting machines, covers the entire industry chain
—from standard pattern knitting and multi-color jacquard to precision intarsia and fully formed seamless knitting
—through its differentiated model matrix. Adaptable to diverse production scenarios such as high-end sweaters, sportswear, knitted accessories, and industrial knitted fabrics, each series of machines has a clear division of labor and distinct technological advantages, making them core equipment for knitting factories to enhance product added value and achieve flexible, rapid-response production.
I. SSR, SVR, SSG Standard Jacquard Machines: Core for Mass Production of Mainstream Patterned Garments
SSR, SVR, and SSG belong to the classic patterned jacquard series and are the main production models for knitting factories both domestically and internationally. Equipped with a DSCS CNC yarn loop control system and an R2 lightweight high-speed knitting head, they achieve knitting speeds up to 1.4m/s, balancing production capacity and fabric smoothness.
The SSG, a long-established general-purpose machine, boasts high stability and low maintenance requirements. It primarily produces basic single-sided, double-sided, and basic two- or three-color jacquard fabrics, suitable for mass production of basic wool base layers, knitted cardigans, and regular children’s sweaters. The upgraded SVR series features new yarn-insertion and i-Plating reverse yarn-insertion technologies, enabling the weaving of gradient, camouflage, and 3D textured jacquard fabrics. It is suitable for outdoor functional knits, knitted bags, and composite shoe uppers, allowing for the layering of waterproof and insulating yarns into the same fabric. It is widely used in the production of outdoor jacket linings and knitted shoe and hat fabrics. The economical SSR series offers excellent value, covering needle sizes from 7G to 14G, suitable for small and medium-sized factories, fast fashion small-batch quick-response orders, and meeting the needs of mass-market women’s wear, simple knitted cardigans, and scarf jacquard fabric orders.
All three models can produce multi-color full-width jacquard, cable knit, pique, and mesh weaves, producing clear fabric textures and uniform loops. Color difference control is stable in mass production. They are compatible with most common yarns, including wool, cashmere, polyester, and functional composite yarns, making them standard equipment for traditional piece-together garment production lines.
II. SIG and NSIG Professional Intarsia Machines: Dedicated Equipment for Multi-Color Seamless Patterns
The SIG and upgraded NSIG are exclusive intarsia machines from Shima Seiki, equipped with a patented self-running independent intarsia yarn feeder. This solves the problem of wasted yarn in traditional machines, significantly improving the efficiency of multi-color block pattern weaving. They are specifically developed for complex multi-color intarsia processes.
Ordinary jacquard suffers from excessively long floats, heavy fabrics, and messy reverse sides. The SIG/NSIG machines allow for independent zone control of each color yarn, eliminating long floats. The finished product is lightweight, flat, and has clean, crisp pattern boundaries. They support 8 or more high-saturation color blocks, suitable for ethnic sweaters, cartoon children’s knitwear, retro Fair Isle patterns, and high-end cashmere art jacquard sweaters. NSIG’s optimized automatic yarn feeder distribution program, combined with the APEX design system, enables one-click analysis of complex intarsia patterns, shortening the sampling cycle. This series is widely used by factories producing accessible luxury women’s wear, designer brands, and high-end children’s wear. It can also knit intarsia hats, shawls, and artistic knitted ornaments, finding wide application in high-end gift knitwear and home décor fabrics. Finished products require no secondary fabric finishing, significantly reducing post-processing labor costs.
III. Whole-Made Series Machines (MACH2, N.SVR-WG, etc.): Seamless Integrated Garment Production
NSIG’s whole-made technology revolutionizes the traditional piece-sewing process. Whole-made models such as the MACH2 XS/MACH2 X and N.SVR-WG utilize 4-needle bed SlideNeedle technology to knit entire garments, skirts, and tracksuits in one piece, eliminating side seams and shoulder seams, removing the need for binding and sewing processes, reducing fabric waste by more than 15%, and aligning with the trend of sustainable low-carbon textiles.
The MACH2 VS series, featuring a 4-needle bed, focuses on affordable, seamless basics, producing seamless base layers and yoga knitwear. The MACH2 X series supports ultra-fine needles and high-density fabrics, creating high-end cashmere seamless dresses and luxurious knitwear sets. The N.SVR-WG series combines pre-formed pieces with simple full-featured fabrics, making it a versatile machine for small and medium-sized factories, allowing for flexible switching between large and small orders. This series is widely used in high-end seamless wool sweaters, seamless sportswear, and baby-friendly knitwear. The seamless structure reduces skin friction, offering far greater comfort than traditionally sewn garments, making it a core production equipment in the luxury knitwear and sportswear sectors.
IV. SWG Series Compact Full-Featured Fabric Machines: Dedicated to the Seamless Accessories Segment
The SWG is a small, wide-width full-featured fabric machine, available in multiple specifications including SWG021/041/061/091 N2. Its compact size makes it ideal for 3D one-piece knitting production of small knitted items. Utilizing a 3D molding process, seamless five-finger gloves, mittens, knitted hats, ties, leg warmers, knitted bags, and fully-knitted shoes can be completely woven. The finished products conform to the body’s curves without any sewing. SWG supports simultaneous knitting of various patterns including jacquard, intarsia, and openwork, suitable for cashmere gloves, trendy knitted accessories, children’s socks, and functional sports protective gear. The SWG-N2 features an electric yarn hook for automatic thread handling, significantly improving the efficiency of small-scale production. Accessory factories and knitted gift manufacturers almost universally equip themselves with this series of machines, which is also suitable for small-batch customization for stores and fast-response retail on-demand production models.
Comprehensive Industry Value
The complete Shima Seiki knitting machine matrix covers all categories, from affordable mass-produced fabrics, high-end artistic intarsia, seamless fully-fashioned garments to small knitted accessories, adapting to five major sectors: fast fashion, accessible luxury, sportswear, industrial knitting, and knitted accessories. All machines are equipped with the DSCS digital yarn control system, ensuring stable fabric quality and strong consistency across orders. Combined with our professional secondhand refurbishment and maintenance services, we can restore older machines to new-machine precision, helping global knitting manufacturers balance production costs, product design expression, and production efficiency.