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 Australian brands — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. A China+1 quality alternative landing at low or zero duty since Australia's 2024 tariff reform, sea freight to Sydney/Melbourne, 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 Australian brands, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: in-house WHOLEGARMENT, founder-direct contact and a clean single-site supply chain that supports your Modern Slavery statement. Since Australia's 2024 tariff reform, most apparel enters at low or zero duty regardless of origin — so the decision comes down to quality, IP and lead-time reliability, not tariffs.
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.
Australia removed around 500 "nuisance" tariffs on 1 July 2024, including many clothing lines, so most apparel now enters at Free or negligible duty (confirm the specific HS-61 line at import). Sea freight to Sydney / Melbourne / Fremantle in ~26–48 days — FOB or DDP, priced in AUD/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.
Australian Buyer FAQ
We're a knitwear manufacturer, not a trading agent. Kiwi Giyim was founded in 2010 by Mehmet Özbakır in Gaziantep, Turkey, and we knit in-house on 22 flat-knit machines — 15 Shima Seiki (including WHOLEGARMENT) and 7 Stoll CMS. Australian brands deal directly with the founder, so there's no agency in the middle and no added markup.
Our MOQ is 250 pieces per colour, per size — a real production run, each size its own fully-fashioned programme. That lets an Australian label test a jumper or cardigan program on a real production run. Every order is made to your tech pack; we don't sell ready-made lines from stock.
WHOLEGARMENT is Shima Seiki's seam-free knitting — a jumper is knitted as one complete piece with no side or shoulder seams. It's our flagship capability, and it gives a cleaner drape, no seam bulk and near zero-waste production. We also run Stoll CMS fully-fashioned knitting for styles that suit a fashioned finish.
We specialise in flat-knit: jumpers and pullovers, cardigans, knit dresses, vests, WHOLEGARMENT seamless styles and knit accessories like beanies and scarves, from 3gg chunky to 14gg fine gauge. We don't do woven garments — no shirts, trousers or denim. Jersey basics such as tees and hoodies are available through our vetted knit partner network.
Turkey is a genuine China+1 option: in-house WHOLEGARMENT, founder-direct contact and a clean single-site supply chain that supports your Modern Slavery statement. Since Australia's 2024 tariff reform removed around 500 nuisance tariffs — including many clothing lines — most apparel now enters at low or zero duty regardless of origin, so the choice comes down to quality, IP and lead-time reliability rather than tariffs. Confirm the specific HS-61 line at import.