Your Seamless Manufacturing Partner in South Africa.
Underwear. Activewear. Shapewear. Base layers. Engineered and manufactured locally.
Local manufacturing.
Global standards.
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B-BBEE Level 2
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MOQ from 1200
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8–12 week lead times
Raw materials in stock
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South African manufacturing
Seamless. Engineered differently.
Comfort
Seam-free. Better fit. Greater freedom of movement.
Performance
Engineered stretch, support, ventilation and compression.
Flexibility
Developed around your product, customer and brand.
What we make.
Women's Underwear
Briefs · Bras · Camis
Activewear
Leggings · Sports bras · Tops
Shapewear
Control briefs · Shorts · Bodysuits
Men's Underwear
Boxers · Trunks · Briefs
Performance
Compression · Training
Base Layers
Thermals · Workwear · Outdoor
Compression & Gym
Running · Training · Recovery
Kids
Underwear · Base layers
From idea to finished garment.
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01
Brief
Tell us what you want to make.
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Develop
We translate the brief into a manufacturable seamless product.
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Sample
Prototype, evaluate and refine.
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Produce
Approved products move into commercial manufacturing.
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Finish
Products are finished to the agreed specification.
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Deliver
Finished garments are packed and prepared for delivery.
Made closer. Delivered faster.
Specialist seamless manufacturing in South Africa gives brands a local alternative to importing finished garments.
Local production. Faster development. Greater visibility.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions. For more detail, view our full FAQ.
What does Afriknit manufacture?
Afriknit is a specialist seamless garment manufacturer producing underwear, activewear, shapewear, compression garments, base layers, thermals and related technical apparel. We manufacture for retailers, brands, private-label businesses and other commercial customers.
Where are Afriknit garments manufactured?
Our manufacturing facility is located in Botshabelo Industrial Park in the Free State, South Africa. Factory visits can be arranged by appointment. Afriknit has its headquarters in Johannesburg, Sandton.
Can you copy or develop from an existing sample?
We can use a reference garment to understand the required fit, construction, dimensions, yarn characteristics and performance. The product will then need to be engineered for our seamless knitting platform and your agreed commercial specification.
What is Afriknit's minimum order quantity?
Our advertised starting MOQ is generally from 1200 units. Actual minimum quantities depend on factors including garment, yarn, colour, size ratio, development requirements, dyeing requirements and production economics. We assess each programme individually.
What are your lead times?
Lead times vary according to the product, yarn availability, colour, finishing requirements and production schedule. For established programmes, indicative production lead times can be in the region of 10–12 weeks, subject to raw materials currently being in stock. Development and sampling time is additional.
Can you pack to retailer specifications?
Customer-specific packing can be arranged. This may include individual packaging, size stickers, swing tags, barcode labels, ratio packing, carton specifications, routing and delivery documentation. These requirements should be confirmed before production.
Have a product in mind?
Bring us your existing garment, technical pack or product idea. We'll help engineer the manufacturing solution.