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 Kenyan 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 Mombasa, 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 Kenyan 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–Kenya FTA, so Turkish knitwear pays the full EAC Common External Tariff — 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–Kenya FTA, so Turkish knitwear pays the full EAC Common External Tariff (apparel duty is 25% under the EAC CET, plus IDF and VAT). China has no FTA with Kenya either — so on customs it is parity, with no edge over China. We compete on quality, not price. Ocean freight Mersin → Mombasa in ~18–25 days — FOB or DDP, contracts usually in USD given Shilling volatility. Confirm the HS-61 line and duty with a licensed Kenyan 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.
Kenya has a real textile base — EPZ factories exporting garments to the US under AGOA, and a growing Nairobi fashion and retail scene serving the wider East African market. 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 — and as a China+1 option that diversifies your supply base across the EAC region. 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–Kenya free trade agreement, so Turkish knitwear pays the full EAC Common External Tariff — 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 Kenyan quality and delivery expectations.
There is no Türkiye–Kenya FTA, so our knitwear pays the full EAC Common External Tariff — apparel duty is 25% under the EAC CET, plus IDF and VAT. China has no FTA with Kenya 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 Kenyan 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 one of Kenya's official languages, specs, tech packs and communication run directly and clearly — a genuine, everyday advantage.
We complement Kenya's textile sector rather than competing with it. We take on premium flat-knit, WHOLEGARMENT and fashion lines that sit alongside local EPZ and domestic production — supporting collections for Kenya and the wider East African market, not displacing local 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.