Flat-Knit Hall — 22 Machines (Shima Seiki + Stoll)
In-House QC Team
Merino · Cashmere · Alpaca Yarns
Linking & Finishing
Export-Ready Packing
A knitwear manufacturer in Turkey for US brands diversifying beyond China — 100,000 flat-knit pieces a month on Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT + Stoll CMS. Section 301-free, UFLPA-clean, US-compliant. Direct with the founder, 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. For US brands moving sweater production out of China, every number below is committed, repeatable capacity from a specialist team of 50+ — not a trading agent's promise.
~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 — direct with the founder, no US sales office or agency in between.
First sample in 10–14 days incl. shipping ($80–180). Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT or Stoll CMS, 3–14gg. Intarsia, jacquard, cable and fully-fashioned, shipped to your US studio.
You review and approve the sample. Fit corrections, US size grading or yarn changes handled in a counter-sample round before bulk is confirmed.
Full production run on Shima Seiki & Stoll machines. Near zero-waste knit-to-shape on non-Xinjiang, GOTS organic cotton or GRS recycled yarns — traceable for US compliance.
100% visual inspection by in-house QC. Measurements logged per size/colourway against your US size spec. Linking, washing and US labelling per buyer spec.
Buyer-spec packing: folded/hanging, polybag, inner box, master carton. Barcode & label application. FTC fiber and care labels, CPSIA tracking for kids' styles and US country-of-origin marking, applied on compliant certified materials.
Export worldwide by sea, land & air via Mersin/İskenderun ports — roughly two weeks ocean to the US East Coast (Savannah, NY/NJ, Charleston). Full US customs documentation and non-Xinjiang traceability so your customs entry clears clean.
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 — sourced as non-Xinjiang, certified yarns your US compliance team can document, and knitted in-house.
From our own flat-knit factory floor to a vetted partner network — one US point of contact covering the full sweater and knit spectrum — from a 250-piece capsule to a repeat wholesale program.
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 — the flat-knit specialism US sweater and knitwear brands source for.
Founded in 2010 by Mehmet Özbakır — a specialist knitwear manufacturer in Turkey, Shima Seiki and Stoll-trained, hands-on in flat-knit ever since. For US brands moving production out of China, Turkey is a credible alternative: outside the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese apparel, UFLPA-clean cotton, and ocean freight that reaches the US East Coast in roughly two weeks — Western-grade quality without the lead times of Asia.
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 and non-Xinjiang certified yarns from accredited suppliers — traceable for US compliance, available on all orders.
Ocean freight from Mersin/İskenderun reaches the US East Coast in roughly two weeks — materially shorter than transpacific lanes — on FOB or DDP terms, with full customs documentation. West Coast and air freight on request.
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 US retail season and drop dates.
US apparel sourcing has shifted. Section 301 duties and UFLPA cotton detentions have made China both riskier and pricier — and brands are moving knitwear to credible alternatives. Here is the honest case for Turkey: what we genuinely beat China on, where we don't compete, and how we keep your US compliance and freight clean.
Chinese-made apparel carries Section 301 duties, and UFLPA lets US Customs detain shipments tied to Xinjiang cotton — a low unit price can turn into a frozen container. We knit on non-Xinjiang, OEKO-TEX / GOTS-certified yarns with traceable documentation your compliance team can file.
We won't pretend Turkish knitwear lands duty-free — in 2026 a baseline US tariff applies to most countries, Turkey included. But Chinese apparel stacks Section 301 on top, so its landed duty typically runs higher. We don't beat CAFTA or Mexico on duty; we win on quality, speed and China-risk. (Confirm current rates with your customs broker.)
FTC fiber-content and care labeling (16 CFR), country-of-origin marking, CPSIA tracking and testing for kids' styles, and California Prop 65 disclosures where they apply — all handled. English tech packs and documentation, so your customs and legal review is a formality, not a fire drill.
Ocean transit from Mersin / Istanbul runs roughly two weeks to US East Coast ports — Savannah, New York / New Jersey, Charleston — versus four to five weeks trans-Pacific from China. Air freight for samples and urgent top-ups. EXW, FOB or DDP, with your forwarder or ours.
Crewnecks, cardigans, quarter-zips, sweater vests — built to US size specs and graded to your fit blocks, not converted from EU patterns. Whether you're a startup launching a first knitwear line, a DTC capsule or an established wholesale program, our 250-piece MOQ is per colour and per size — each size its own fully-fashioned programme.
If you're a US brand looking for clothing or garment manufacturers in Turkey, here's where we fit — honestly. Turkey is one of the world's major apparel-sourcing countries, and we're a Turkish knitwear manufacturer within it: the knit side of your range — sweaters, cardigans, WHOLEGARMENT — made to your design in our own factory in Gaziantep, Turkey's knitwear hub. We manufacture in Turkey and supply US brands directly, outside China, with ~2-week transit to the US East Coast and English, FTC-ready documentation. We're a knit specialist, not a cut-and-sew house — so if your program is knit-led, a Turkish manufacturer that lives in that category is the right call.
We're based in Gaziantep, Turkey — not the US. That's the point for buyers sourcing outside China: a credible nearshore-of-Europe knit source, ~2 weeks to the US East Coast, UFLPA-clean cotton, no Section 301 stacking. Turkey, made properly.
We supply US brands and importers in bulk on trade terms — made to your tech pack, not off-the-shelf stock. From a 250-piece minimum per colour and size, priced EXW, FOB or DDP. Our place is Turkey; your goods land in the US.
Our 250-piece MOQ is per colour and per size — a real production run, so a US startup or small business can launch a first knitwear line — a real production order for an emerging-but-funded brand.
Custom OEM and private label under your own label — your designs and brand stay yours. Full flat-knit and WHOLEGARMENT capability, US sizing and FTC labeling, from a factory in Turkey serving US brands directly.
US Buyer FAQ
We're a knitwear manufacturer based in Gaziantep, Turkey — not a US-based factory. We manufacture in Turkey and supply US brands directly: ocean transit runs about two weeks to US East Coast ports, and our knitwear is made outside China (no Section 301 stacking, UFLPA-clean cotton). If you need Made-in-USA production we're not the right fit; if you want a China-alternative knit source with clean US compliance, we are.
Yes — we're a Turkish manufacturer that works with US brands, and specifically a knitwear specialist among clothing manufacturers in Turkey. We produce sweaters, cardigans and WHOLEGARMENT to your design and ship worldwide, with English tech packs and FTC-ready labeling. We're in Gaziantep (Turkey's knitwear hub), not Istanbul, but we serve buyers everywhere.
Yes. As a manufacturer we produce to your design and supply US brands and importers in bulk (wholesale / trade terms) from a 250-piece minimum per colour, per size. We don't sell ready-made stock — every order is made to your tech pack, EXW, FOB or DDP.
Yes. Our 250-piece MOQ is per colour and per size — a real production run, so a US startup or small business can launch a first knitwear line. It's still a real production order, best for an emerging-but-funded brand.
Knitwear specialist — sweaters, cardigans, crewnecks, quarter-zips, sweater vests, knit dresses and accessories on flat-knit and WHOLEGARMENT machines. We don't cut-and-sew wovens (shirts, trousers, denim). For the knit part of a US clothing range we're a dedicated manufacturer; jersey basics are available through our vetted partner network.
Honestly: China often wins on unit price at high volume. Turkey wins on China-risk (no Section 301 stacking, UFLPA-clean non-Xinjiang cotton), speed (~2 weeks to the US East Coast vs 4–5 trans-Pacific), and knit-to-shape quality where each size is its own fully-fashioned programme. We won't pretend Turkish knitwear lands duty-free — a baseline US tariff applies — but Chinese apparel stacks Section 301 on top. Confirm current rates with your customs broker.
US Sourcing Guides
Section 301 Tariffs & Sweater Costs for US Brands
China Alternatives for Sweater Manufacturing
UFLPA Knitwear Compliance Checklist
Private Label Sweater Manufacturer for US Brands
Knitwear Cost Breakdown: CMT, FOB & Full Package
WHOLEGARMENT Seamless Technology for US Brands
Who We Make For
US clothing startups launching a first knitwear line — a private label manufacturer for startups with a 250-piece MOQ and 10–14 day sampling, so a new brand can move from samples into a real first production run.
For startups →US direct-to-consumer brands building considered knitwear capsules — 250–2,000 pcs per style, own label, merino and cashmere programs.
Independent US boutiques placing private label orders — clean supply chain documentation, 250 MOQ, samples to US studio in 10–14 days.
US contemporary brands moving knitwear programs out of China — Section 301-free, UFLPA-clean cotton, no agency markup between brand and factory.
Performance knitwear brands requiring WHOLEGARMENT seamless construction — merino baselayers, running knitwear, technical outerwear knits.
Explore Further
Send us your tech pack, reference sample or brief. We respond within 1 US business day with a capacity check, indicative pricing and a sample timeline you can hold up against your China landed cost. 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.