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 Canadian brands diversifying beyond China — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. Bilingual-ready labelling, a clean traceable supply chain, 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 Canadian brands building a China+1 supply chain, Turkey brings Western-grade quality and a clean, traceable origin you can document for Bill S-211 reporting — with ~4–5 week ocean transit to Montreal and Halifax. Capability and ethics over lowest-cost commodity volume.
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.
Ocean freight from Mersin/İskenderun reaches Montreal and Halifax in roughly 4–5 weeks, on FOB or DDP terms priced in CAD, with full customs documentation. Vancouver and air freight available on request.
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.
Searching for a clothing manufacturer for your Canadian brand's knit range — sweaters, cardigans, toques and intarsia knitwear? Here's where we fit, honestly. We're a flat-knit specialist that supplies Canadian brands from our own factory in Gaziantep, Turkey — not a Toronto or Montreal cut-and-sew house, and we don't claim to be. For the knitwear part of your collection we're a dedicated manufacturer: 250-piece MOQ, WHOLEGARMENT and fully-fashioned knitting, intarsia and jacquard, export quality. One honest note — Canada has no free-trade agreement with Turkey, so standard import duties plus GST/HST apply; we compete on knit specialism, quality and reliability, not on duty.
FAQ
We're a knitwear manufacturer in the true sense. We knit each garment to shape on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT and Stoll flat-knitting machines, so pieces like sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, vests and knit dresses are fully fashioned rather than cut from woven cloth. We're not a cut-and-sew sewing workshop, so if your program calls for tailored shirts or woven pieces, that's simply not what we do.
We supply finished garments, ready to label and ship. We don't sell knit fabric or yarn by the metre, and we're not a yarn or textile wholesaler. You come to us for completed knitwear, produced to your specs and quality standard.
Yes, we're set up for smaller programs. Our minimum is 250 pieces per colour and style. That makes us a practical fit for Canadian brands testing a line, refreshing a seasonal range, or scaling up gradually.
To be straight with you, Canada has no free-trade agreement with Turkey, so there's no A.TR or duty-free entry to claim. Standard MFN import duties apply on knitwear, on top of GST/HST and normal customs clearance costs. We'd recommend confirming the exact tariff classification and landed cost with a licensed Canadian customs broker before you commit, so there are no surprises.
We work strictly as an OEM and private-label partner, producing under your own label to your designs and specs. We don't sell a competing house brand of our own, so your name is the only one on the garment. Whatever we knit for you stays yours.
We're based in Gaziantep, Turkey, and have been knitting since 2010. To be upfront, we're not a domestic Canadian factory, so if you specifically need Made-in-Canada production, that's honestly not us. If you're after a competitive flat-knit specialist with a 250-piece minimum and are comfortable importing, we're a strong fit.
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.