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 Ghanaian brands — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. A China+1 quality partner that complements local textile production, ocean freight to Tema, founder-direct, no agency markup. We compete on quality, not on price or duty.
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 Ghanaian brands, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: in-house WHOLEGARMENT, founder-direct contact, English-language communication and a clean single-site supply chain. Let's be honest on duty: there is no Türkiye–Ghana FTA, so Turkish knitwear pays the full ECOWAS Common External Tariff plus Ghana's levies — and so does China. There is no customs advantage over China. We earn the work on quality, flat-knit expertise and reliability, not on price or 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.
There is no Türkiye–Ghana FTA, so Turkish knitwear pays the full ECOWAS Common External Tariff (finished apparel duty is 20%, plus VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy). China has no FTA with Ghana either — so on customs it is parity, with no edge over China. We compete on quality, not price. Ocean freight Mersin → Tema (or Takoradi) in ~10–14 days — FOB or DDP, contracts usually in USD given Cedi volatility. Confirm the HS-61 line and duty with a licensed Ghanaian clearing agent.
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.
Ghana has a proud textile heritage — from GTP and Akosombo printed and woven fabrics to a growing Accra fashion and garment scene. We are not here to compete with that; we are here to complement it. We produce premium flat-knit sweaters and cardigans under your label for the lines local production doesn't cover — WHOLEGARMENT, fine-gauge and fashion knit, not prints — and as a China+1 option that diversifies your supply base. This is an honest hard-market partnership: tough on logistics and duty, but built on quality and reliability.
To be clear on cost: there is no Türkiye–Ghana free trade agreement, so Turkish knitwear pays the full ECOWAS Common External Tariff plus Ghana's levies (VAT, NHIL, GETFund, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy) — and so does China. There is no customs or price advantage over China. Our strengths are quality, China+1 supply diversification, flat-knit / WHOLEGARMENT expertise, English-language communication, and meeting Ghanaian quality and delivery expectations.
There is no Türkiye–Ghana FTA, so our knitwear pays the full ECOWAS Common External Tariff (finished apparel duty is 20%, plus VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy — so the effective landed tax sits above the headline rate). China has no FTA with Ghana either, so on customs it is parity — neither origin has an edge. We don't claim to be cheaper than China; we compete on quality. Confirm the HS-61 line and duty with a licensed clearing agent.
Spread your sourcing beyond a single origin to reduce supply-chain risk. Turkey is a genuine China+1 option, giving you a second reliable source for flat-knit when you need resilience against disruption, capacity shortages or shifting trade conditions.
Seamless and fully-fashioned knitting from 3 to 14 gauge. Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT delivers a clean, seam-free finish with superior fit and drape — the kind of premium knit that sits above commodity production.
100% inspection, traceability and consistent quality lot to lot, with planned scheduling that protects your season. And because English is Ghana's official language, specs, tech packs and communication run directly and clearly — a genuine, everyday advantage.
We complement Ghana's textile and GTP printed-cloth heritage rather than competing with it. Prints and wovens stay where they belong; we take on premium flat-knit, WHOLEGARMENT and fashion lines that sit alongside local production — supporting your collection, not displacing domestic industry.
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.