My First Trade Show FISMA - Exhibits I Saw -

I visited FISMA, held at Tokyo Big Sight on September 18 and 19.

Many companies were exhibiting, and there were lots of interesting things.

Here are a few of them.

First is the ultrasonic fusion cutter from Suzuki Machine Reengineering Co., Ltd.

It can be used for almost anything made of meltable materials such as polyester and nylon.

The feature of this ultrasonic fusion cutter is that when cutting textile and the like, it not only cuts but also melts through with ultrasound and prevents fraying at the same time.

We were shown the fabric that had actually been cut, and there was not a single frayed thread; it had been cut smoothly.

It may reduce the hassle of using an overlock machine and make sewing work easier.

Next, I will introduce the sublimation printer from System Graphi Co., Ltd.

It is printed on paper first, then transferred to the textile.

Although it takes a little time and is not suitable for mass production,it can print while preserving the texture of the fabric better than ordinary printing.

I saw the printed textile, and it blended in as if it had originally been that pattern, while the fabric’s sheen remained.

I thought this method would be ideal for printing high-end clothing in small lots.

Lastly, I will introduce the chalk and markers from Mizuho Chemical Co., Ltd. that can be seen when blue light is shone on them.

Without blue light, the marks are completely invisible, but when blue light is shone on them, the marks become clearly visible.

It is useful when marking visible areas such as button attachment positions and pocket attachment positions.

The place where the chalk is drawn glows fluorescently, so sewing seems like it would be fun.

It was my first time going to an exhibition like this, so all the large machinery for business use was something I had never seen before, and it was fun.

There were other convenient products designed to make clothing production easier, and I learned a great deal.