Design & trend scouting
Designers in the UK and Germany, product development in Hong Kong and Sindelfingen: we bring together fashion trends, yarn development and knit construction.
ODM & Private Label · from Sindelfingen, GermanyPremium knitwear
Premium knitwear
for your brand.
From the first sketch to delivery to your warehouse: HKS develops and manufactures knitwear in cashmere, cashmere blends and merino wool – in our own factories in China and Bangladesh, managed from Sindelfingen, Germany.
- founded in Sindelfingen
- 2001
- pieces production capacity per year
- 6 m
- gauges in machine knitting
- 1.5–18 gg
- own production facilities
- China & Bangladesh
Who we manufacture for
Your partner for premium knitwear.
With headquarters in Hong Kong, production in China and Bangladesh and sales offices in Sindelfingen and London, we work for exclusive premium brands as well as for large fashion houses, retailers and online shops.
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Premium brands
Collections with a signature of their own: we translate your design into yarn, construction and fit.
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Fashion houses & retailers
Series production with ongoing production control and consistent quality across every delivery.
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Online shops & private label
Your own lines under your brand – including labelling and packaging to your specifications.
Services
The complete value chain – from a single source.
Yarn selection & trims
Close cooperation with yarn suppliers worldwide – for the right quality at the right price.
Samples & prototypes
Sampling in all our production sites, even on tight schedules.
Series production
Computerised knitting machines from 1.5 to 18 gg, plus intarsia, appliqués, embroidery and various printing techniques.
Packaging & labelling
Implementation of your labelling and packaging instructions through to the final inspection on site.
Logistics & customs
Export licences, freight forwarding, customs clearance – all the way to delivery to your warehouse.
How we work together
Start with step 1 Five steps to your finished collection.
Briefing
You tell us about your idea, target group, price range and quantities. We advise on yarn, construction and feasibility.
Design & yarn
Designs, technical details and yarn selection – tailored to your collection and your market.
Samples & fitting
Prototypes from our factories. We adjust until fit, hand feel and look are right.
Production
Series production with ongoing production control and final inspection on site.
Delivery
Labelling, packaging, export and customs in line with the regulations of your destination country.
Materials & techniques
Cashmere at the core.
We work with cashmere, cashmere blends, merino wool and other exclusive materials. For yarn selection we cooperate closely with suppliers around the world, keeping up to date with the latest yarn technologies and trends.
Techniques
- Machine knitting 1.5–18 gg
- Intarsia
- Appliqués
- Machine & hand embroidery
- Various printing techniques
- Year founded
- 2001
- pieces production capacity per year
- 6 m
- gauges in machine knitting
- 1.5 – 18 gg
- export markets worldwide
- 5
Why HKS
Fewer interfaces. More reliability.
Everything from one source
From the first idea through sampling and production to customs clearance – one partner, one process.
Low minimum quantities
Smaller runs are possible too. We agree exact quantities per project.
Contact in Germany
Advice, coordination and quality management from Sindelfingen – direct and easy to reach.
Over 20 years of knitwear expertise
In Sindelfingen since 2001 – as an owner-managed family business with our own factories in Asia.
Locations
Produced globally. Supported personally.
Product development in Hong Kong and Sindelfingen, designers in the UK and Germany, production in China and Bangladesh: close cooperation across borders brings development, production and delivery together.
Hong Kong
China
Headquarters & product development
China & Bangladesh
Own factories
Production
Sindelfingen
Germany
Sales, product development & quality management
London
United Kingdom
Sales
Which materials do you work with?
Our focus is cashmere, plus cashmere blends, merino wool and other high-quality yarns. We clarify which quality suits your price range during the briefing.
What are your minimum quantities?
We deliberately work with low minimum quantities. The exact quantity depends on yarn, colour and construction – tell us your planned volume and we will find the right solution together.
Can you produce to our own designs?
Yes. We produce to your designs (private label) or develop the collection together with you (ODM) – from sketch to finished prototype.
How does the sampling phase work?
After the briefing we make prototypes in our factories. We agree style, fit and details with you precisely before series production starts.
Do you handle labelling, packaging and shipping?
Yes. We implement your labelling and packaging instructions and take care of transport and customs clearance all the way to delivery to your warehouse.
Who will be my contact?
Your contact is based in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, Germany. You can reach us on +49 7031 41816-0 or at office@hks-germany.de.
Start a project
Tell us about your collection.
A few key facts are enough. We will get back to you personally, clarify the details and suggest yarns, construction and the next steps.
Phone+49 7031 41816-0
AddressHKS Knitwear Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Mahdentalstraße 82, D-71065 Sindelfingen