Typically, a knitted garment consists of separate parts— the front and back body panels and the sleeves—which are sewn together afterward.
In sharp contrast, SHIMA SEIKI’s revolutionary WHOLEGARMENT knitwear is produced in one entire piece, three-dimensionally, directly on the knitting machine.
Consequently, it requires no expensive, time-consuming post-production labor*, realizing a whole new kind of knitwear that would otherwise require highly skilled sewing labor or even be too complicated to sew.
Seam-free "second skin" fit and comfort, in addition to the sustainable benefits of knitwear that consumes only the material required to produce a single garment, makes WHOLEGARMENT the "ideal knitwear."
* Some designs may require partial stitching.
Shoulders
Dimensional shaping creates clean shoulder lines and produces a garment that conforms better to the shape of the body.
Neckline
Knitted-in necklines and collars create a refined and sophisticated look.
Sides
Seams no longer interfere with the continuity of the knit fabric from front to back. In addition, for garments with complex patterns using multiple pieces, 3D shaping using knitted-in darts creates a beautiful silhouette with flowing drape.
Under Arms
No seams under the arms eliminates the bulky discomfort of typical sewn knitwear.
