Japan’s leading fashion technology innovator Shima Seiki Mfg, Ltd is set to participate in Graduate Fashion Week, taking place from 13-16 June 2025 in London, United Kingdom. As the world’s largest platform for emerging fashion talent, the event brings together graduates from over 80 fashion colleges and universities, providing a vital bridge between education and industry.

Shima Seiki will exhibit as part of the Digital Fashion Hub, a dedicated zone spotlighting cutting-edge fashion technologies. The company will showcase its subscription-based APEXFiz design software, aiming to drive awareness and adoption within undergraduate fashion curricula. With rising demand for skilled operators of its software, Shima Seiki is encouraging educational institutions to integrate APEXFiz into programs to better prepare students for careers in fashion design and manufacturing.

APEXFiz, based on the company's SDS-ONE APEX series, enables designers to plan, visualize, and simulate realistic textiles using 3D virtual sampling. It supports various techniques including flat and circular knitting, weaving, socks, and embroidery. By replacing the need for physical samples, the platform reduces waste, shortens lead times, and supports sustainability goals helping digitally transform the fashion production process.

Uniquely positioned as both a software and machinery manufacturer, Shima Seiki allows seamless data conversion from digital design to knitting machine programming, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production.

Shima Seiki also extended congratulations to all participating graduates, expressing enthusiasm for their future impact on the global fashion industry.