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 Irish brands — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. 0% EU customs duty via the EU–Turkey Customs Union (A.TR), ~12–18 day shipping to Dublin, 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 Irish brands, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: as an EU member, Ireland receives Turkish knitwear at 0% customs duty via the EU–Turkey Customs Union (A.TR), versus ~12% MFN on China-made knitwear; ocean freight reaches Dublin in ~12–18 days, and a clean single-site supply chain supports your EU due diligence.
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.
As an EU member, Ireland receives Turkish knitwear at 0% customs duty via the EU–Turkey Customs Union (we provide the A.TR movement certificate); Irish VAT still applies on import, as normal. Ocean to Dublin/Cork in ~12–18 days (sometimes via N. European transshipment) — 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 season.
FAQ
We are a knitwear manufacturer. We knit our garments to shape on flat-knitting machines — Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT and Stoll — rather than cutting and sewing panels from woven fabric, so we are not a cut-and-sew house or a sewing workshop. Every piece, from sweaters and cardigans to pullovers, vests and knit dresses, is engineered stitch by stitch on our own machines.
We make finished garments, not knit fabric sold by the metre. Yarn goes in and complete, ready-to-label knitwear comes out — knitted to shape, linked, washed and finished in-house. If you need piece goods or fabric rolls, we are not your supplier; if you want a finished sweater or cardigan, we are.
Yes. Our minimum order is 250 pieces per colour, per size, which is genuinely low for flat-knit production. That makes us a practical partner for emerging labels, capsule collections and seasonal drops where committing to very large volumes isn't an option.
For most knitwear, no. Ireland is in the EU, and under the EU–Turkey Customs Union our garments generally enter duty-free (0% duty) when accompanied by the A.TR certificate, which we issue — a structural cost advantage over imports from Asia. There is still a customs border and Irish VAT applies on import as normal, so we'd always recommend confirming the exact tariff line and any charges with your freight forwarder.
Yes. We work on an OEM and private-label basis, producing knitwear under your own label and to your own designs and specifications. We never sell a competing brand of our own — the collection stays entirely yours, and your customers only ever see your name.
We are based in Gaziantep, Turkey, one of the country's main textile hubs, and have been manufacturing knitwear since 2010. To be straight with you, we are not an Irish factory, so if your brand needs genuinely domestic, made-in-Ireland production, we are honestly not the right fit. If you want a nearby, duty-advantaged and competitive knitwear manufacturer within easy reach of Ireland, that is exactly what we offer.
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.