Specially configured for WHOLEGARMENT knitting with 4 needle beds and an additional loop presser bed, SHIMA SEIKI's SWG-X is capable of producing beautifully shaped, high-quality WHOLEGARMENT products which conform perfectly to the body for improved comfort and a more elegant silhouette. These are made possible through such innovations as the SlideNeedle and Pulldown Device, which allows unprecedented three-dimensional shaping control. The addition of 8G and 15G versions further enhances the SWG173-X's capability, ranging from high-quality middle-gauge knitting to highly refined ultrafine gauge applications.