Hanyang Women’s University Knit Fashion Education with Shima Seiki

Top Knit Fashion Program Powered by Shima Seiki Technology

Hanyang Women’s University stands out as South Korea’s leading hub for knit fashion education. It further strengthens its advantages by integrating Shima Seiki technologies into all teaching courses.

Founded in 1974, the university focuses on vocational education for women. It combines theory, practice and industry cooperation. This training model helps graduates enter the workforce directly after graduation.

The Seoul campus has more than 30 majors and advanced facilities. It includes an AI Convergence Innovation Center and an on-site Knit Research Lab.

South Korea’s Exclusive Dedicated Knit Fashion Programme

This university runs South Korea’s only professional knit fashion programme. The courses are offered by two departments: Knit Fashion Design and Knit Fashion DX.
Together, they deliver full-cycle training for knitwear development. Courses cover yarn selection, fabric structures, pattern making and design. They also include digital programming and product planning.
Besides basic skills, the curriculum adds digital fashion, virtual sampling and marketing. It aims to cultivate creative talents with global competitiveness in knit fashion.

Industry-standard Shima Seiki Equipment for Practical Training

To provide real-world training, the school adopts official Shima Seiki production tools. These tools include the SDS-ONE APEX design system and computerized flat knitting machines, as well as WHOLEGARMENT models.
Students can finish the whole workflow in class. They move from design and simulation to actual knitting. All devices are the same as those used by top apparel brands. This is a major advantage of the knit fashion education here.
The university owns a complete set of professional equipment:
55 SDS-ONE APEX units for planning, design and 3D virtual sampling
22 computerised flat knitting machines ranging from 3G to 16G, including the latest N.SVR model
8 WHOLEGARMENT machines such as MACH2XS and SWG061N2
With these devices, students get close to real production. They master advanced knit programming, fabric development and seamless garment making.

Curriculum Design & Graduate Development

The programme adds design thinking modules and final capstone projects. Students can combine technical skills with creative creation.
Most graduates work as knit designers, programmers or production specialists. Meanwhile, many alumni have launched their own knitwear brands. They help raise the global influence of the university.

Future Cooperation & Development

Hanyang Women’s University will continue to deepen cooperation with Shima Seiki. Both sides plan to train more professional knitwear talents.
Finally, the partnership will drive the progress of the global knit fashion sector.