OEM chunky knit sweaters for Nigerian labels and importers — thick-gauge flat-knit, cable constructions, merino and wool blends, produced in Turkey with the stitch-programming expertise that complex cable work demands and the English-language handling that makes a tech pack land cleanly.
Chunky knit holds steady demand in the premium and harmattan-season ranges Nigerian brands build — the tactile quality, the warmth for cooler northern nights and air-conditioned interiors, the visual weight that reads as quality on a shelf. Producing it well requires flat-knit machines with heavy-gauge capability, experienced machine programmers who can place cable panels consistently, and QC that catches stitch tension issues before they become returns. That is what we do in Gaziantep. We are an OEM knitwear manufacturer — your label, your design, our factory floor.
2gg through 7gg for chunky and mid-chunky constructions. We specify gauge based on your yarn weight and desired drape — not all "chunky" styles suit the same machine setting.
Aran, twisted cable, honeycomb, seed stitch panels. Complex stitch programming on Stoll and Shima Seiki machines — consistent execution across the full bulk run.
Merino-acrylic blends (soft hand, practical price), pure merino (premium), acrylic (accessible retail price), alpaca-wool blends (halo and warmth at chunky gauge).
Crewneck, turtleneck, v-neck, oversized drop-shoulder — all well-suited to chunky gauge. We work from your tech pack or can advise on proportions for chunky-weight silhouettes.
Let us be honest about the trade picture first. Nigeria has no free-trade agreement with Turkey, so our goods clear under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff — apparel duty around 20% plus levy and VAT, with some textile lines reaching 35%. China carries no FTA either, so it pays the same CET. There is no tariff advantage over China at the customs desk, and duty is not our pitch. What you are buying is quality consistency: chunky knitwear is a construction category where Turkish factories outperform on cable programming, the linking of thick seams, and the finishing of heavy-gauge pieces — expertise that takes years to build on the floor.
The other real advantages are practical. You brief us in English with a proper tech pack and get a precise, technical answer back — no translation friction on spec, fibre or grading. Turkish brands are already familiar and trusted in Nigeria (LC Waikiki and similar names sit on the high street), so the origin reassures your buyer. And we are a genuine China+1 option that complements Nigeria's own textile base in Kaduna rather than undercutting it. Transit runs roughly 10–14 days from Mersin to Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can or Lekki Deep Sea Port), so harmattan-season programmes can land on schedule.
| Style | Gauge | Indicative FOB |
|---|---|---|
| Chunky crewneck, acrylic-wool blend | 3–5gg | $16–24 |
| Chunky cable crewneck, merino-acrylic | 3–5gg | $24–36 |
| Oversized chunky turtleneck, pure merino | 3–5gg | $35–50 |
| Alpaca-wool blend chunky sweater | 3–5gg | $28–42 |
Indicative FOB Mersin at 250–500 pcs MOQ, quoted in USD. Because the naira (NGN) is volatile, we contract and invoice in USD against a letter of credit, and your landed cost should add ECOWAS CET duty, levy and import VAT. Plan import documentation early — Form M, PAAR, NICIS II clearance, plus SON / SONCAP and NIS labelling where applicable.
Send a reference garment, stitch diagram or tech pack. We will confirm gauge, fibre options and cable construction feasibility — and return indicative pricing within one business day. If you also run lighter ranges, see our merino cardigan and cotton sweater production, or start at our Nigeria home page.
No — and we will be straight about that. Nigeria has no free-trade agreement with Turkey, so Turkish knitwear enters under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff like any other origin, with apparel duty around 20% plus levy and VAT (some textile lines reach 35%). China also has no FTA with Nigeria, so it pays the same CET — there is no tariff advantage over China at the customs line. We do not compete on duty or on being the cheapest. We compete on quality consistency, China+1 supply diversification, in-house WHOLEGARMENT and flat-knit capability, and the fact that you brief us in English with a real tech pack and get a real answer back.
Merino wool blends (pure merino or merino-acrylic) are the most practical for chunky constructions — softness without pilling and good stitch definition at low gauge. Acrylic and acrylic-wool blends offer a lower FOB price for more accessible retail. Alpaca-wool blends give the characteristic halo and warmth in a chunky construction. For Nigerian buyers selling into Lagos, Abuja and diaspora channels, we advise on fibre based on your target price point in naira and on the weight your customer actually wears.
Yes. Cable knit is one of our core flat-knit constructions. Chunky cable sweaters at 3–5gg require machine-programming of cable panel placement and consistent cable tension — this is where factory expertise matters. We produce Aran-style, twisted cable and honeycomb constructions, and can work from your stitch diagram or reference garment. Our production complements Nigeria's own textile base in Kaduna rather than competing with it — different gauge, different machinery, different category.