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 Singapore brands — 100,000 pieces a month from Turkey on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. Duty-free into Singapore's free port (Turkey–Singapore FTA behind it), ~16–22 day sea freight to the Port of Singapore, 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 Singapore brands, Turkey is a standout China+1 partner: Singapore is a free port so knitwear enters duty-free (the Turkey–Singapore FTA also eliminates knitwear tariffs), sea freight reaches the Port of Singapore in ~16–22 days, and a clean single-site supply chain you can document.
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.
Singapore is a near-zero-tariff free port, so knitwear enters duty-free — and the Turkey–Singapore FTA (TRSFTA) eliminates knitwear tariffs too; only the 9% GST applies on import. Sea to the Port of Singapore in ~16–22 days, air for urgent loads — FOB or DDP, priced in S$ or USD.
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 garments to shape (fully-fashioned) on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT and Stoll flat-knitting machines — sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, vests and knit dresses. We do not cut and sew from woven fabric, so we are a genuine knitting factory rather than a sewing workshop.
We supply finished garments only. Every order leaves our factory as a complete, ready-to-retail piece produced under your label. We do not sell knit fabric or yarn by the metre.
Yes. Our minimum order is 250 pieces per colour and style. That makes it practical to test styles, build a capsule range or launch a new label on a real production run.
Knitwear from Turkey generally enters Singapore duty-free. Singapore and Turkey have had a Free Trade Agreement in force since 2017, and Singapore is a near-zero-tariff free port, so knitwear typically clears at 0% tariff. Do note that Singapore GST still applies on import, and we'd recommend confirming the exact treatment for your specific HS codes with your freight forwarder.
Yes. We work strictly on an OEM and private-label basis, manufacturing entirely under your own brand and label. We never produce under a competing house brand of our own, so your designs, labelling and identity remain fully yours.
We are based in Gaziantep, Turkey — one of the country's main textile and knitwear hubs — and have been manufacturing since 2010. To be upfront, we are not a Singapore-based factory, so if you specifically need domestic production we are honestly not the right fit. If you are looking for a flat-knit specialist to produce overseas and ship in, that is exactly what we do.
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.