Flat-Knit Hall — 22 Machines (Shima Seiki + Stoll)
In-House QC Team
Merino · Cashmere · Alpaca Yarns
Linking & Finishing
Export-Ready Packing
Flat-knit knitwear for UAE brands & regional re-exporters — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. 0% duty under the Türkiye–UAE CEPA, ~15–25 day sea freight to Jebel Ali, founder-direct, no agency markup.
MOQ · 250 250 pieces for each color and size — e.g. 1 model × 3 colors × 5 sizes = 3,750 pieces. We do not produce below this.
Founded in 2010 by Mehmet Özbakır in Gaziantep, Kiwi Giyim runs 22 dedicated flat-knit machines — 15 Shima Seiki (incl. WHOLEGARMENT) and 7 Stoll CMS. Every number below is committed, repeatable output from a specialist team of 50+.
~700,000 pieces per year across all flat-knit lines
Knit technicians, sample makers & QC specialists
15 Shima Seiki (incl. WHOLEGARMENT) + 7 Stoll CMS
Founder Shima Seiki & Stoll-trained — flat-knit from day one
Send your tech pack, reference sample or concept. Our in-house knit technicians review gauge, construction and yarn spec within 48 hours.
First sample in 10–14 days incl. shipping ($80–180). Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT or Stoll CMS, 3–14gg. Intarsia, jacquard, cable, fully-fashioned.
You review and approve the sample. Fit corrections or yarn changes handled in counter-sample round before bulk is confirmed.
Full production run on Shima Seiki & Stoll machines. Near zero-waste knit-to-shape. GOTS organic cotton or GRS recycled yarns on request.
100% visual inspection by in-house QC. Measurements logged per size/colourway. Linking, washing, labelling per buyer spec.
Buyer-spec packing: folded/hanging, polybag, inner box, master carton. Barcode & label application. Produced to meet REACH/CPSIA/GPSR market requirements using compliant, certified materials.
Export worldwide by sea, land & air via Mersin/İskenderun ports — transit times on request. Full customs documentation; production uses compliant, certified materials for EU, US and other target-market requirements.
From a tech pack or a reference sample, our in-house knit technicians and sample makers handle the full development cycle. Merino, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, cotton, TENCEL, recycled polyester and organic cotton — we source and knit them all.
From our own flat-knit factory floor to a vetted partner network — one point of contact covering the full knit spectrum.
Knitted in our own factory on Shima Seiki & Stoll machines. Full gauge range, full-fashioned or WHOLEGARMENT construction — all under one roof.
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.
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 in the category that matters to you.
Founded in 2010 by Mehmet Özbakır — Shima Seiki and Stoll-trained, hands-on in flat-knit ever since. For UAE brands and re-exporters, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: Turkish-origin knitwear enters the UAE at 0% duty under the Türkiye–UAE CEPA (vs the GCC 5% tariff), sea freight reaches Jebel Ali in ~15–25 days (air ~3–4h for urgent orders), and Dubai's Jebel Ali free zone makes it a duty-free re-export gateway to MENA, Africa and South Asia.
Kiwi Giyim does not hold facility-level certifications — we source certified yarns from accredited suppliers and produce to your target market's requirements, passing the supplier's certificates and traceability to you.
You work directly with Mehmet Özbakır — no agencies, no middlemen, no markup. Faster decisions, transparent pricing, and a single accountable contact from sample to shipment.
Knit-to-shape technology (WHOLEGARMENT & fully-fashioned) means minimal fabric waste per garment. GOTS organic cotton, GRS recycled yarns and OEKO-TEX-certified yarns sourced from accredited suppliers — available on all orders.
Turkish-origin knitwear enters the UAE at 0% duty under the Türkiye–UAE CEPA (vs the GCC 5% tariff; confirm preferential treatment with current rules-of-origin documentation). Sea to Jebel Ali in ~15–25 days, air ~3–4h for urgent loads — FOB or DDP, priced in AED or USD.
First sample delivered and shipped in 10–14 days, $80–180 incl. shipping. Bulk production follows in 45–60 days from approved sample — planned scheduling protects your season.
Send us your tech pack, reference sample or brief. We respond within 1 business day with a capacity check, indicative pricing and sample timeline. You deal directly with the founder — Mehmet Özbakır.
Send us your tech pack or brief — Mehmet responds within 1 business day with a capacity check and indicative pricing.
You'll be speaking directly with the founder — no agencies, no middlemen.
UAE Buyer FAQ
No — we're a knitwear manufacturer based in Gaziantep, Turkey, not a UAE factory. We manufacture in Turkey and supply UAE brands and Dubai re-exporters directly: sea freight reaches Jebel Ali in roughly 15–25 days, and Turkish-origin knitwear enters the UAE at 0% duty under the Türkiye–UAE CEPA (vs the GCC 5% tariff; confirm rules of origin with current documentation). If you need production inside the UAE we're not the right fit; if you want a founder-direct knit source landing duty-free at Jebel Ali, we are.
Our MOQ is 250 pieces per colour, per size — a real production run, each size its own fully-fashioned programme. Every order is made to your tech pack, so a UAE brand can launch a first knitwear line, and a Dubai re-exporter can test a range. First sample in 10–14 days, bulk in 45–60 days from approved sample, priced in AED or USD on FOB or DDP terms.
WHOLEGARMENT is seamless, knit-to-shape technology — a full garment knitted in one piece on Shima Seiki machines, with no side or shoulder seams. Yes, it is our flagship in-house capability: we run 15 Shima Seiki (incl. WHOLEGARMENT) plus 7 Stoll CMS for fully-fashioned knits. The result is a cleaner finish, better drape and near zero-waste production — ideal for premium sweaters and knit dresses for the Gulf market.
We're a knitwear specialist — sweaters, cardigans, knit dresses, vests, WHOLEGARMENT seamless pieces and knit accessories, from lightweight 3–14gg summer knits to heavier winter gauges, all made in our own factory. Jersey and circular-knit basics (T-shirts, hoodies, polos, loungewear, socks) run through our vetted partner network under one point of contact. We don't cut-and-sew wovens — no shirts, trousers or denim.
For UAE brands and re-exporters, Turkey is a strong China+1 partner. Turkish-origin knitwear enters the UAE at 0% duty under the Türkiye–UAE CEPA — versus the standard GCC 5% tariff — sea freight reaches Jebel Ali in roughly 15–25 days (air ~3–4 hours for urgent orders), and Dubai's Jebel Ali free zone makes it a duty-free re-export gateway to MENA, Africa and South Asia. You get Western-grade flat-knit quality, a 250-piece MOQ and founder-direct pricing, without long Asian lead times.