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 UK brands — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. Zero tariff under the UK–Türkiye FTA, ~10–14 day shipping to Felixstowe, founder-direct, no agency markup.
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
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.
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: knitwear enters the UK duty-free under the UK–Türkiye FTA (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.
Knitwear enters the UK at zero tariff under the UK–Türkiye FTA (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.
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.
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.