22 Flat-Knit Machines
3–14 Gauge Range (gg)
250 MOQ pcs/color-style
Knitwear Manufacturer · Sweaters · Cardigans · WHOLEGARMENT

What Our
Machines
Can Do.

Sweaters, cardigans and pullovers on in-house flat-knit (Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS), plus an extended knit range via our vetted partner network — 3gg to 14gg, MOQ 250 pcs.

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01 Machine Fleet

22 Dedicated
Flat-Knit
Machines

Kiwi Giyim is your complete knitwear partner: an in-house flat-knit factory running 22 dedicated machines (Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT flagship + Stoll CMS), extended to a vetted knit partner network for jersey and circular knit. One point of contact, one quality standard across the full knit spectrum.

0 Shima Seiki Machines

Including WHOLEGARMENT models for zero-seam garments

0 Stoll CMS Machines

Fully-fashioned, intarsia, jacquard and cable structures

0 Pieces per Month

~700,000 pieces per year at full capacity

0 MOQ pcs / colour-style

Accessible for small-to-mid brands and test seasons

Flat-knit knitwear technique detail — WHOLEGARMENT, Kiwi Giyim
OEM / Private Label
3–14 Gauge Range (gg)
02 Techniques

Knitting
Techniques
We Master

From seamless WHOLEGARMENT to intricate intarsia colour-work, our machine fleet and trained programming team cover the full range of flat-knit construction methods. All techniques are available across the 3gg–14gg gauge spectrum.

Seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® — our flagship capability.
Knitted in one piece on Shima Seiki — zero seams, near zero waste, premium finish.
Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT — zero-seam, zero-waste knit-to-shape
Stoll CMS Fully-Fashioned — shaped panels, minimal waste
Intarsia — clean multi-colour blocks, no floats
Jacquard — all-over repeat patterns with float control
Cable Structures — aran, twisted, honeycomb and bespoke
Texture Knits — pointelle, moss, tuck, plating
3D Garment Shaping — full-body shaping on Shima Seiki
Private Label — woven labels, hangtags, custom branding
Machine Gauge Range — 3GG to 14GG
Coarse / Chunky Fine / Lightweight
03 Yarn Library

Fibres We
Source & Knit

We work with an established network of Turkish and international yarn suppliers. We source certified yarns — OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, BCI — from accredited suppliers; supplier certificates and traceability documents are passed to you on request.

Yarn certifications via accredited suppliers — not factory-held
OEKO-TEX Std 100 yarn
GOTS certified yarn
GRS certified yarn
BCI Cotton
01
Merino Wool

Superfine 17.5–19.5 micron. Machine-washable options available. Ideal for 5gg–14gg fine-gauge knitwear. Mulesing-free on request.

02
Cashmere

Grade A Inner Mongolia cashmere. 14gg to 12gg. Blends (cashmere/merino, cashmere/silk) available for cost optimisation.

03
Alpaca & Mohair

Baby alpaca (21–23 micron) and kid mohair available. Used in fine-gauge luxury knitwear. Mohair/wool blends for halo-effect fabrics.

04
Cotton & TENCEL

100% cotton (GOTS organic available), cotton/TENCEL™ blends for drape and moisture management. 7gg–14gg. Spring/summer collections.

05
Recycled Polyester (GRS)

We source GRS-certified rPET yarns from accredited suppliers for sustainable performance knitwear. Available as 100% rPET or blended with natural fibres. Supplier GRS certificates and traceability passed to you on request.

06
Organic Cotton (GOTS)

We source GOTS-certified organic cotton yarns from accredited suppliers, traceable from farm. Available in 3gg–10gg. Suitable for childrenswear and organic collections. Supplier GOTS certificates passed to you on request.

22 Flat-Knit Machines 15 Shima Seiki + 7 Stoll CMS
3–14 Gauge Range gg — chunky to fine lightweight
250 MOQ pcs per colour / per style
100K Monthly Capacity pieces / month (~700K per year)
04 Full Specification Reference

Machine & Spec Sheet

Parameter Shima Seiki Stoll CMS
Units in Fleet 15 7
Gauge Range 3gg – 14gg 3gg – 14gg
Key Capability WHOLEGARMENT (seamless 3D), Fully-fashioned Fully-fashioned, Intarsia, Jacquard
Best For Premium seamless garments, luxury knitwear, zero-waste production Complex colour-work, cable structures, multi-panel garments
Yarn Types Merino, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, Cotton, TENCEL, rPET, Organic Cotton Merino, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, Cotton, TENCEL, rPET, Organic Cotton
MOQ 250 pcs per colour / per style 250 pcs per colour / per style
Compliance Market-compliant production (REACH, CPSIA, GPSR); supplier yarn certs (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS) passed to buyer on request Market-compliant production (REACH, CPSIA, GPSR); supplier yarn certs (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS) passed to buyer on request
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05 Extended Knit Range

Beyond
Flat-Knit: Full Cover.

Our in-house flat-knit expertise plus a vetted knit partner network gives you a single point of contact across the complete knit spectrum.

Partner Network
Jersey & Circular Knit

T-shirts · Sweatshirts · Hoodies · Polos
All sourced through our vetted knit partners, not cut-and-sew factories.

Loungewear & Knit Sets

Matching co-ord sets · Knit joggers & tops · Relaxed-fit loungewear
Consistent quality across multi-piece orders.

Knit Socks & Gloves

Fashion socks · Sport & performance socks · Knit gloves
Coordinated with flat-knit accessories for cohesive brand ranges.

Produced through our vetted knit partner network — one point of contact, one quality standard. We coordinate sampling, QC and logistics so you don't have to manage multiple suppliers.

Knit-Focused by Design

We focus exclusively on knit — no woven, no shirts, trousers or denim. That single focus means deeper machine investment, finer technical knowledge, and better output quality across every knit category.

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