Schmetz
The German brand Schmetz begins its history in 1851 and currently occupies a leading position in the world market. It was the developers of Schmetz needles who first introduced the rules of standardization of needles in the world
German manufacturer Ferd. Schmetz GmbH uses modern technologies and high-quality Swedish steel to manufacture needles. Continuous interaction between manufacturers of fabrics and sewing equipment contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s products and services, as well as optimization of the sewing process for manufacturers. The manufacturing process of each needle is based on centuries of experience and undeniable German quality.
At the moment, the dealer network of the brand is represented in more than 150 countries of the world. Annual output of needles: over 300 million units. Needle testing goes through 35 stages of the technical process, while high-precision control of each unit is carried out in production. Schmetz manufactures more than 6,000 different types of needles, supplying more than 47 branches of the garment and textile industry. In addition, the company’s clients include representatives of the engineering industry and private workshops. The company’s services are also used by consumers for whom sewing is a hobby.
In the household segment, the manufacturer offers more than 250 different items that can be selected according to the type of fabric. Industrial needles – more than 5,000 types with different sharpenings, sizes and coatings for the special requirements of different sewing processes. This variety ensures that Schmetz can always offer the right needle for the right fabric. This is one of the reasons why research and development is a key focus of Ferd’s work. Schmetz GmbH and why exactly this brand plays a pioneering role in the development of the latest trends in the world’s clothing industry.
Industrial sewing equipment
– machines for the production of knitwear and sportswear of the Japanese manufacturer Yamato: chain stitch machines, flatlocks, industrial overlocks, special sewing machines;
– sewing machines for the production of shoes, working with medium, heavy and extra heavy materials from Garudan (Czech Republic) and Highlead (China): straight-line machines with a flat, columnar and sleeve platform, furrier equipment, programmable sewing equipment;
– specialized sewing machines from AMF Reece (Czech Republic) and ASS (Germany): button, loop, fastening machines, pocket machines, machines for imitation of hand stitch, sewing machines for pattern work;
– Brother (Japan) and PFAFF (Germany) industrial sewing machines: electronic shuttle stitch machines, loop, fastening and button machines;
– programmed shuttle stitch sewing machines with a large sewing field of the Mitsubishi brand (Japan);
– high-performance sewing machines for the production of jeans from V.VE.MAS (Italy): machines for sharpening belts, for attaching pockets, hemming machines, etc.;
– stitching and embroidery equipment from Richpeace (China), all kinds of embroidery machines, automatic quilting machines and quilting-embroidery machines.
Seamless technologies
– equipment for seamless joining of fabrics and sealing of seams from H&H (China): roller gluing machines, pneumatic flat cold/hot presses, portable press stations, ultrasonic welding machines, etc.
Cutting equipment
– flooring equipment and cutting complexes from the German manufacturer Bullmer: single-layer and multi-layer cutting complexes, flooring machines for a wide range of materials.
Digitisation of sewing production
– Software for garment manufacturing from Assyst GmbH (Germany): CAD for garment design, 3D visualiser, platforms for automatic creation of rosettes and for the production of orders, automated business management systems;
– equipment for digitising, printing and cutting: Algotex plotters (Italy), digitizers;
– 3D scanners from Avalution (Germany): 3D human body scanners, foot scanners, software for 3D scanner data acquisition, evaluation and statistical analysis.
Moist-heat treatment
– professional equipment for Indupress WTO: ironing tables, ironing presses for interprocessor and finishing WTO, steam generators, finishing devices.
– duplicating presses of the pass-through type Indupress (Germany).
Components and accessories
– needles of the Schmetz company (Germany) for industrial sewing, quilting and embroidery equipment;
– cutting shears Kretzer (Germany);
– spare parts for industrial sewing and cutting machines;
– specialized devices of small mechanization RACING (Taiwan).
