22 Flat-Knit Machines

3–14 Gauge Range (gg)

250 MOQ pcs/color-style

Knitwear Manufacturer · Sweaters · Cardigans · WHOLEGARMENT

What Our
Machines
Can Do.

Sweaters, cardigans and pullovers on in-house flat-knit (Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS), plus an extended knit range via our vetted partner network — 3gg to 14gg, MOQ 250 pcs.

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15 SHIMA SEIKI INCL. WHOLEGARMENT 7 STOLL CMS MACHINES GAUGE 3GG–14GG INTARSIA · JACQUARD · CABLE MERINO · CASHMERE · ALPACA · MOHAIR GOTS ORGANIC COTTON · GRS RECYCLED 100,000 PCS/MONTH CAPACITY MOQ 250 PCS/COLOUR-STYLE 15 SHIMA SEIKI INCL. WHOLEGARMENT 7 STOLL CMS MACHINES GAUGE 3GG–14GG INTARSIA · JACQUARD · CABLE MERINO · CASHMERE · ALPACA · MOHAIR GOTS ORGANIC COTTON · GRS RECYCLED 100,000 PCS/MONTH CAPACITY MOQ 250 PCS/COLOUR-STYLE

01 Machine Fleet

22 Dedicated
Flat-Knit
Machines

Kiwi Giyim is your complete knitwear partner: an in-house flat-knit factory running 22 dedicated machines (Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT flagship + Stoll CMS), extended to a vetted knit partner network for jersey and circular knit. One point of contact, one quality standard across the full knit spectrum.

15 Shima Seiki Machines

Including WHOLEGARMENT models for zero-seam garments

7 Stoll CMS Machines

Fully-fashioned, intarsia, jacquard and cable structures

100K Pieces per Month

~700,000 pieces per year at full capacity

250 MOQ pcs / colour-style

Accessible for small-to-mid brands and test seasons

Flat-knit knitwear technique detail — WHOLEGARMENT, Kiwi Giyim

OEM / Private Label

3–14 Gauge Range (gg)

02 Techniques

Knitting
Techniques
We Master

From seamless WHOLEGARMENT to intricate intarsia colour-work, our machine fleet and trained programming team cover the full range of flat-knit construction methods. All techniques are available across the 3gg–14gg gauge spectrum.

Seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® — our flagship capability.
Knitted in one piece on Shima Seiki — zero seams, near zero waste, premium finish.

Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT — zero-seam, zero-waste knit-to-shape

Stoll CMS Fully-Fashioned — shaped panels, minimal waste

Intarsia — clean multi-colour blocks, no floats

Jacquard — all-over repeat patterns with float control

Cable Structures — aran, twisted, honeycomb and bespoke

Texture Knits — pointelle, moss, tuck, plating

3D Garment Shaping — full-body shaping on Shima Seiki

Private Label — woven labels, hangtags, custom branding

Machine Gauge Range — 3GG to 14GG

Coarse / Chunky Fine / Lightweight

03 Yarn Library

Fibres We
Source & Knit

We work with an established network of Turkish and international yarn suppliers. We source certified yarns — OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, BCI — from accredited suppliers; supplier certificates and traceability documents are passed to you on request.

Yarn certifications via accredited suppliers — not factory-held

OEKO-TEX Std 100 yarn

GOTS certified yarn

GRS certified yarn

BCI Cotton

Merino Wool

Superfine 17.5–19.5 micron. Machine-washable options available. Ideal for 5gg–14gg fine-gauge knitwear. Mulesing-free on request.

Cashmere

Grade A Inner Mongolia cashmere. 14gg to 12gg. Blends (cashmere/merino, cashmere/silk) available for cost optimisation.

Alpaca & Mohair

Baby alpaca (21–23 micron) and kid mohair available. Used in fine-gauge luxury knitwear. Mohair/wool blends for halo-effect fabrics.

Cotton & TENCEL

100% cotton (GOTS organic available), cotton/TENCEL™ blends for drape and moisture management. 7gg–14gg. Spring/summer collections.

Recycled Polyester (GRS)

We source GRS-certified rPET yarns from accredited suppliers for sustainable performance knitwear. Available as 100% rPET or blended with natural fibres. Supplier GRS certificates and traceability passed to you on request.

Organic Cotton (GOTS)

We source GOTS-certified organic cotton yarns from accredited suppliers, traceable from farm. Available in 3gg–10gg. Suitable for childrenswear and organic collections. Supplier GOTS certificates passed to you on request.

04 Full Specification Reference

Machine & Spec Sheet

Parameter	Shima Seiki	Stoll CMS
Units in Fleet	15	7
Gauge Range	3gg – 14gg	3gg – 14gg
Key Capability	WHOLEGARMENT (seamless 3D), Fully-fashioned	Fully-fashioned, Intarsia, Jacquard
Best For	Premium seamless garments, luxury knitwear, zero-waste production	Complex colour-work, cable structures, multi-panel garments
Yarn Types	Merino, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, Cotton, TENCEL, rPET, Organic Cotton	Merino, Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, Cotton, TENCEL, rPET, Organic Cotton
MOQ	250 pcs per colour / per size	250 pcs per colour / per size
Compliance	Market-compliant production (REACH, CPSIA, GPSR); supplier yarn certs (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS) passed to buyer on request	Market-compliant production (REACH, CPSIA, GPSR); supplier yarn certs (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS) passed to buyer on request

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05 Extended Knit Range

Beyond
Flat-Knit: Full Cover.

Our in-house flat-knit expertise plus a vetted knit partner network gives you a single point of contact across the complete knit spectrum.

Partner Network

Jersey & Circular Knit

T-shirts · Sweatshirts · Hoodies · Polos
All sourced through our vetted knit partners, not cut-and-sew factories.

Loungewear & Knit Sets

Matching co-ord sets · Knit joggers & tops · Relaxed-fit loungewear
Consistent quality across multi-piece orders.

Knit Socks & Gloves

Fashion socks · Sport & performance socks · Knit gloves
Coordinated with flat-knit accessories for cohesive brand ranges.

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.

Knit-Focused by Design

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 across every knit category.

What Our Machines Can Do.

22 DedicatedFlat-KnitMachines

KnittingTechniquesWe Master

Fibres WeSource & Knit