HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION OF THE FINEST GAUGES.

SWG-FIRST154 S18 and S21 are the latest additions to SHIMA SEIKI’s SWG-FIRST premium computerized flat knitting machine series. A synthesis of all of SHIMA SEIKI’s experience and know-how, "FIRST" continues to provide a tremendous range of knitting from full-fashioning, rib shaping and integral knitting to 3-dimensional shaping as well as WHOLEGARMENT production. This all-purpose capability is made possible by carrying over our revolutionary SlideNeedle, which, together with loop pressers and transfer jacks, offers remarkable variety as well as improved quality and productivity. For SWG-FIRST154 S21, a special ultrafine gauge version of the SlideNeedle is used for knitting fabrics in 21-gauge, currently the world’s finest gauge possible in shaped knitting. SWG-FIRST154 is also updated with SHIMA SEIKI’s new R2CARRIAGE system that performs quicker carriage returns for significantly higher efficiency and productivity. The new SWG-FIRST series expands the boundaries of flat knitting with the speed and capability to produce garments that were previously impossible to produce.