Capabilities
Kiwi Giyim is a trusted Turkish knitwear manufacturer based in Gaziantep. As a flat-knit specialist, we produce the full range — from fine-gauge summer knits to heavy-gauge winter sweaters — on Shima Seiki and Stoll machines in our Gaziantep facility. For high-volume orders or specialty gauges beyond our in-house range, we extend capacity through a trusted network of regional sub-contractors we’ve worked with for years.
Why Choose a Turkish Knitwear Manufacturer
Turkey has become the preferred sourcing destination for international fashion brands seeking an alternative to Asian production. A Turkish knitwear manufacturer offers three structural advantages:
- Proximity to Europe and the UK — 3 to 5 day sea freight to Hamburg, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, or Barcelona. No 4-week Asian transit or volatile container costs.
- EU-aligned compliance culture — Turkish factories follow EU labor, environmental, and product safety standards by default. Customs Union access simplifies documentation for EU clients.
- Established knitwear supply chain — Gaziantep alone produces a significant share of Europe’s mid-market knitwear. Yarn, trims, packaging, and logistics partners are all within a 50-kilometer radius.
For growing brands that want quality, speed, and direct factory relationships without committing to 5,000-unit Asian MOQs, a Turkish knitwear manufacturer like Kiwi Giyim fills the gap — and Gaziantep’s centuries-old textile heritage makes us uniquely equipped for it.
Production at a Glance
| Minimum Order Quantity | 250 pieces per color per size |
| Core monthly capacity | 100,000 pieces (in-house) |
| Scalable capacity | Higher volumes via vetted regional partners |
| Gauge range | 3gg · 5gg · 7gg (heavy / winter) · 12gg · 14gg (fine / summer) |
| Sample lead time | 10–14 days |
| Production lead time | 45–60 days from sample approval |
| Sample policy | Paid — fee redeemable against bulk order |
How We Compare — and Why Geography Matters
Two tables: the first shows how Turkish sourcing compares to Asian on the criteria that matter for growing brands. The second shows shipping times from Turkey to your target market.
Table A — Business Criteria (Asia vs Turkey)
Table B — Shipping to Your Market
Air freight: any destination 3–5 days (premium cost). Turkic routes leverage BTK (Baku–Tbilisi–Kars) railway opened 2017 and Caspian ferry network.
🤝 Turkic Markets Advantage
For Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan markets, Turkey offers more than logistics: shared cultural textile preferences, common language between technicians and sales teams, and established trade frameworks under the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). No middlemen needed for translation or cultural mediation.
What We Produce
Knitwear — Men & Women
- Crew neck sweaters
- V-neck sweaters
- Turtlenecks & mock necks
- Cardigans (button-front, zip-front, longline)
- Knit vests & sleeveless tops
- Polo knits
- Knit dresses
- Knit tops & tanks
- Oversized & relaxed silhouettes
- Jacquard, argyle, cable, and fully-fashioned patterns
Additional — via trusted partners (on request)
- Jersey tops & basics (penye)
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Hoodies
When a design calls for circular-knit jersey or a gauge outside our flat-knit range, we route production through our vetted regional partners — audited by us, not trading-house black boxes.
Yarn We Work With
We source yarn from certified spinning mills in and around Gaziantep.
- Cotton & cotton blends — ring-spun, compact, combed
- Merino wool & lambswool
- Acrylic & acrylic blends — premium turbo, anti-pill
- Viscose & viscose blends
- Linen & linen blends
- Cashmere blends — specialty orders
Each order comes with traceable yarn origin. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GOTS, and BCI certificates are available on request per order, sourced from our mill partners.
Our Equipment
- 15× Shima Seiki — computerized flat-knitting machines (multi-gauge)
- 7× Stoll — flat-knitting machines (programmable jacquard and intarsia)
- Linking machines — for fully-fashioned seams
- Steaming and finishing line with precision humidity control
- In-house QC at yarn intake, knit stage, linking stage, and final pack
Facility in Numbers
22
Flat-Knit Machines
50
Team Members
4
QC Checkpoints
3
Floors of Production
600 m²
Total Floor Area
700K+
Annual Output
A Note on Capacity Scaling
Not every garment fits on every machine. When a specific gauge, stitch, or volume exceeds our in-house capacity, we route production to one of our long-standing regional partners in the Gaziantep area. These are facilities we personally audit — we don’t send your order somewhere we haven’t vetted. This lets us take orders larger than our base 100K/month without compromising quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your minimum order quantity?
As a full-package Turkish knitwear manufacturer, our MOQ is 250 pieces per color per size combination. Multiple colors or sizes within a style can be combined to reach production efficiency.
Do you provide samples before bulk production?
Yes. We produce a paid proto sample within 10–14 days. The sample fee is redeemable against your first bulk order.
What lead times can I expect?
Typical bulk production runs 45–60 days from approved size set. Sea freight to Europe adds 3–5 days; to the US, 15–20 days.
Can you work with supplied yarn or fabric?
Yes. We can use your specified yarn if you prefer. Most clients source through our established Gaziantep mill network for faster turnaround.
Do you offer private label or OEM production?
Both. Under our OEM program we produce to your exact specifications with your labels. Under our ODM program we offer design-led collaboration for brands who want our input.