Flat-Knit Hall — 22 Machines (Shima Seiki + Stoll)
In-House QC Team
Merino · Cashmere · Alpaca Yarns
Linking & Finishing
Export-Ready Packing
A knitwear & clothing manufacturer for UK brands, startups and wholesale buyers — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. Supplied duty-free to the UK under the UK–Türkiye FTA, ~10–14 day shipping to Felixstowe, 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. For UK brands building a duty-free, China-alternative supply chain, every number below is committed, repeatable capacity from a specialist team of 50+ — and we never overbook it.
~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
For UK brands, this is the workflow that turns your tech pack into a duty-free, customs-ready carton — every step run in-house in Gaziantep, then shipped short-sea to Felixstowe or by road through the EU, with UK–Türkiye FTA origin paperwork (EUR.1 / origin declaration) prepared alongside the goods so your customs broker clears them without surprises.
Send your tech pack, reference sample or concept. Our in-house knit technicians review gauge, construction and yarn spec within 48 hours — founder-direct, no agency between you and the Gaziantep floor.
First sample in 10–14 days incl. shipping ($80–180). Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT or Stoll CMS, 3–14gg. Intarsia, jacquard, cable and fully-fashioned, couriered to your UK studio.
You review and approve the sample. Fit corrections, UK size grading or yarn changes handled in a counter-sample round before bulk is confirmed.
Full production run on Shima Seiki & Stoll machines. Near zero-waste knit-to-shape on GOTS organic, GRS recycled or non-Xinjiang certified yarns — traceable for your Modern Slavery Act statement.
100% visual inspection by in-house QC. Measurements logged per size/colourway against your UK size spec. Linking, washing and UK labelling per buyer spec.
Buyer-spec packing: folded/hanging, polybag, inner box, master carton. Barcode & label application. UK textile labelling — fibre composition and care — plus country-of-origin marking, applied on UK REACH-compliant certified materials.
Export worldwide by sea, land & air via Mersin/İskenderun ports — roughly 10–14 days short-sea to Felixstowe or London Gateway. Full customs documentation with the EUR.1 movement certificate to claim FTA preference at UK import.
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 — sourced as certified yarns with UK REACH-compliant documentation, and knitted in-house.
From our own flat-knit factory floor to a vetted partner network — one UK point of contact covering the full jumper and knit spectrum — from a 250-piece capsule to a repeat high-street programme.
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 — the flat-knit specialism UK jumper brands source for.
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Founded in 2010 by Mehmet Özbakır — Shima Seiki and Stoll-trained, hands-on in flat-knit ever since. For UK brands, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: qualifying knitwear enters the UK duty-free under the UK–Türkiye FTA where it meets the rules of origin (vs ~8–12% MFN), ocean freight reaches Felixstowe in ~10–14 days, and a clean single-site supply chain supports your Modern Slavery Act statement.
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 and non-Xinjiang certified yarns from accredited suppliers — traceable for your Modern Slavery Act statement, available on all orders.
Qualifying knitwear enters the UK at zero tariff under the UK–Türkiye FTA where it meets the rules of origin (we provide EUR.1 origin certificates). Ocean to Felixstowe/Southampton in ~10–14 days, or faster road/RoRo for urgent loads — FOB or DDP, priced in £.
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 UK retail season and drop dates.
Post-Brexit, the UK–Türkiye Free Trade Agreement gives UK brands something the Far East can't match: most knitwear enters the UK at 0% duty — provided it meets the agreement's rules of origin — against the ~8–12% UK Global Tariff on Chinese-origin garments. The advantage is real, but it isn't automatic: it rests on genuine Turkish origin and the right paperwork. Here is how we make it work, honestly. And if part of your knit programme runs through Bangladesh, its EU duty position is set to change after LDC graduation — our Bangladesh LDC graduation guide maps the timeline.
Qualifying knitwear enters the UK duty-free under the UK–Türkiye FTA, against a ~8–12% UK Global Tariff on Chinese-origin garments. On a full bulk order, that gap usually dwarfs any unit-price difference — confirm your commodity code with your customs broker.
Textile rules of origin are strict — the 0% only applies to genuinely Turkish-origin goods with the right proof. We knit from yarn in Turkey and issue the EUR.1 movement certificate or origin declaration your broker needs to claim preference at import.
Post-Brexit UK REACH for restricted substances, UK textile labelling (fibre composition and care), and a short, documented supply chain that supports your Modern Slavery Act statement. Supplier certificates and traceability passed to you.
Short-sea ocean freight reaches Felixstowe, London Gateway or Southampton in roughly 10–14 days, with road freight via Europe as an option — against four to six weeks from the Far East. Tighter seasons, less stock tied up in transit.
Jumpers, cardigans, knitted dresses and polo knits — graded to UK sizing, not converted EU blocks. High-street label, online brand or independent boutique, our 250-piece MOQ lets you launch without Far-East minimums.
If you're searching for a UK clothing manufacturer, wholesale clothing suppliers or a manufacturer for your startup or small business, here's where we fit — honestly. We are the knit side of your clothing range: jumpers, cardigans and knitwear, produced to your design. We're not a British factory and we don't pretend to be — we manufacture in Gaziantep, Turkey, and supply UK brands wholesale, duty-free under the UK–Türkiye FTA. For many UK labels that's the point: Far-East pricing logic without the Far-East tariff, lead time or distance.
We're a manufacturer, so we supply UK brands, retailers and importers in bulk on trade terms, priced in GBP, FOB or DDP. Made to your tech pack, not off-the-shelf stock. Our place is Turkey; qualifying goods land in the UK duty-free. See our dedicated wholesale supply page for importers.
Our 250-piece MOQ is per colour and per size — a real production run, so a UK startup or small label can launch a first knitwear range. A real production order — best for an emerging-but-funded brand.
Custom OEM and private label under your own label — your designs and brand stay yours. Full flat-knit and WHOLEGARMENT capability, UK sizing and labelling, from a factory in Turkey serving UK brands directly.
We make knitwear properly rather than everything averagely — jumpers, cardigans, knitted dresses, vests, accessories. No wovens, shirts or denim in-house. If your range is knit-led, that focus is the advantage. Based in Turkey, shipping to the UK.
UK Buyer FAQ
We're a knitwear manufacturer based in Gaziantep, Turkey — not a UK-based factory. We manufacture in Turkey and supply UK brands directly, with knitwear entering the UK duty-free under the UK–Türkiye FTA. If you specifically need Made-in-UK production we're not the right fit; if you want a nearshore, duty-free alternative to the Far East for your knitwear, we are.
Yes. As a manufacturer we produce to your design and supply UK brands, retailers and importers in bulk (wholesale / trade terms), from a 250-piece minimum per colour, per size. We don't sell ready-made stock — every order is made to your tech pack, priced in GBP, FOB or DDP.
Yes. Our 250-piece MOQ is per colour and per size — a real production run, which suits UK startups and small businesses launching a first knitwear range. It's still a real production order, so it fits an emerging-but-funded brand rather than a pre-revenue idea.
We're a knitwear specialist — jumpers, cardigans, sweaters, knitted dresses, vests and accessories on flat-knit and WHOLEGARMENT machines. We don't cut-and-sew wovens (shirts, trousers, denim). For the knit part of a UK clothing range we're a dedicated manufacturer; jersey basics are available through our vetted partner network under one point of contact.
Yes — OEM and private label under your own label. Your designs, tech packs and brand stay yours; we manufacture your collection to your spec and never produce a competing brand of our own.
Qualifying knitwear enters the UK at 0% duty under the UK–Türkiye FTA, versus the ~8–12% UK Global Tariff on Chinese-origin garments. We knit from yarn in Turkey and issue the EUR.1 movement certificate or origin declaration your customs broker needs to claim preference at import — confirm your commodity code with your broker.
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Send us your tech pack, reference sample or brief. We respond within 1 UK business day with a capacity check, indicative pricing and a duty-free landed cost you can hold up against your Far-East sourcing. 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.