TBM and Bioworks Collaborate with SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. to Achieve Mask Design
April 27, 2020 at 10:24 am EDT
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TBM and Bioworks have collaborated with SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. and achieved a mask design that is comfortable and easily fits the shape of a face, by knitting masks three dimensionally with the WHOLEGARMENT machine (the seamless knitting machine of SHIMA SEIKI MFG.) etc., using the PLA yarns developed through collaborations among the three parties. TBM and Bioworks plan to start producing Bio Face masks in and outside Japan, from June 2020. In addition, TBM and Bioworks are developing an antivirus mask filter, targeting to launch in June 2020. TBM and Bioworks have started accepting pre-orders for Bio Face masks.
SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of flat knitting equipment, design systems, gloves and socks knitting equipment. The Company operates in three business segments. The Flat Knitting Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of computer flat knitting equipment and semi jacquard flat knitting equipment. The Design Systems Related segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of computer design systems, as well as apparel computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. The Gloves and Socks Knitting Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of seamless gloves and socks knitting equipment. The Company is also engaged in the manufacture, sale and trading of textile materials, the planning, manufacture and sale of textile products, the operation of hotels, the manufacture and sale of knitting equipment and design system parts, as well as the repair and maintenance business.
SHIMA SEIKI MFG.,LTD. 
