THE HOME OF OUR BASICS
based in: tongi, bangladesch
production field: knitwear and lightweight woven garments such as t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, trousers and tops
employees: 2.300 (1.315 women, 985 men)
certification: GOTS, OEKO-TEX® 100, BSCI, OCS, Sedex, BCI, CmiA, GRS, ACCORD, RSC
people & culture: a strong sense of family and a commitment to safe and fair working conditions for all employees. Focus on long-term partnerships and transparent collaboration.
working with us since: 2023
last time visited: september 2024
about: knittex is a family-owned business led by Mr. Asadul Haq and his son Ehsan Haq. As a fully integrated production facility, knittex brings together nearly all production steps under one roof – from yarn dyeing and fabric production to final garment manufacturing (CMT). This vertical integration enables efficient processes, short transport routes, and a highly traceable supply chain with only a few additional external partners. knittex is committed to long-term, trust-based collaboration and responsible production. today, knittex is our most important production partner, manufacturing the majority of our basics collection.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF KNITWEAR
based in: narayanganj, bangladesch
production field: knitwear – especially high-quality sweater
employees: 381 (129 women, 252 men)
certification: BSCI, SEDEX, LEED platinum Certification
people & culture: a partnership based on collaboration on equal footing, characterised by open exchange, shared factory events, and mutual appreciation
working with us since: 2022
last time visited: september 2024
about: renai is a family-owned business led by ramize. the company specialises in high-quality knitwear, combining craftsmanship with modern production approaches. ramize is continuously working to further develop and advance the production. a new production facility is currently under construction, based on Industry 4.0 and smart factory principles, with energy-efficient processes and resource-saving systems. together with renai, we develop our knitwear collection and collaborate on long-term projects focused on circularity, innovative dyeing methods, and fair working conditions.
THE FAMILY BEHIND OUR SOCKS
based in: guimarães, portugal
production field: socks & hosiery
employees: 19 (8 women, 11 men)
certification: GOTS
people & culture: a family-run company defined by appreciative collaboration, open exchange, and long-standing craftsmanship expertise
working with us since: 2024
last time visited: mai 2025
about: garcia & silva is a traditional family-owned company based in guimarães, portugal, producing high-quality socks and hosiery since 1969. today, the company is run by the third generation, tânia and pedro, following the leadership of their mothers, elisa and ângela, who previously managed the business together. the production setup allows for small, flexible batches with low minimum order quantities and short lead times – ideal for developing new designs or seasonal styles such as our christmas or valentine’s day socks. craftsmanship, flexibility, and close, partnership-based collaboration make garcia & silva our specialist for socks.