Kitex Garments

Clothing the world’s youngest.

Among the world’s largest infant apparel manufacturers — yarn to finished garments from Kerala, trusted by global children’s wear brands.

About Kitex Garments

Founded in 1992 by Sabu M. Jacob and headquartered in Kizhakkambalam, Kerala, Kitex Garments Limited is a fully export-oriented, vertically integrated knitwear maker. We specialize in infant and children’s apparel, with a growing footprint in men’s, women’s, and unisex wear — listed on the BSE and NSE.

1992 Founded in Kerala
78% Revenue from exports
432k Garments / day capacity

Our journey

From a Kerala garment unit to a global infant-wear manufacturer with multi-state capacity.

  1. 1992

    Founded

    Kitex Garments begins operations in Kizhakkambalam under Sabu M. Jacob.

  2. Infant focus

    Children’s wear specialization

    The company scales into infant and children’s apparel for export markets.

  3. Listed

    Public markets

    Kitex lists on the BSE and NSE, strengthening governance and growth capital.

  4. 2025+

    Capacity leap

    Warangal Phase I goes live; Hyderabad Phase II advances the Telangana apparel park vision.

What we make

Soft, safe, export-ready apparel — from infant essentials to broader knitwear for global retail partners in the USA and Europe.

Infant & children’s wear

Our core strength — knitwear crafted for the youngest wearers, to the standards of leading children’s brands.

Men’s & women’s apparel

Expanding into men’s, women’s, and unisex categories as we grow capacity and market reach.

Yarn to garment

Knitted and woven garments in cotton, polyester, blends, and specialty fleeces — controlled end to end.

Trusted across oceans

Kitex is built as an export-first enterprise. The majority of revenue comes from international markets, with long-standing relationships among children’s wear brands in the United States and Europe.

United States

A primary destination for infant and children’s knitwear exports.

Europe

Quality-led partnerships with reputed children’s apparel brands.

Export-oriented unit

~78% of aggregate revenue generated through exports.

Growing share

Capacity expansion aimed at a larger slice of global garment demand.

Integrated manufacturing under one roof

A process house among the largest of its kind — knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, CAD cutting, sewing, embroidery, and needle detection in-house.

  • ~180,768 sq. ft. process house at Kizhakkambalam
  • ~50,000 kg knitted fabric capacity per day
  • Warangal Phase I live; Hyderabad Phase II underway

Quality built for little ones

Infant wear demands precision — from color recipes to needle-free shipping.

01

Digital color control

Computer-controlled dispensers prepare recipes for consistent dyeing.

02

CAD & precision cut

Pattern CAD, auto spreading, and automated cutting for accuracy at speed.

03

Stain-free sewing

Modern sewing and embroidery lines focused on clean, durable finishes.

04

Needle detection

Safety checks before shipping so every garment meets child-wear standards.

People are our wealth

Thousands of employees work in air-conditioned facilities with campus support designed for dignity and wellbeing.

Meals & housing

Free food and accommodation with modern dormitories and dining.

Free transport

Company transport between the city and campus for every employee.

Healthcare on site

Doctor-on-call, nurses, counselors, and a medical laboratory.

Fair benefits

ESI, PF, gratuity, and competitive pay as part of everyday care.

Responsible manufacturing

Kitex invests in sustainable operations and ESG-driven processes — pairing advanced machinery with practices that support long-term efficiency and community wellbeing around our campuses.

  • High manufacturing efficiency targets across integrated lines
  • Community focus in education, healthcare, and local infrastructure
  • Employee-first campus design as a core operating principle

Growing capacity in India

Major apparel park investments in Telangana extend Kitex beyond Kerala — creating jobs and serving rising global demand.

Phase I

Warangal

Commercial production commenced in April 2025 under Kitex Apparel Parks Limited — a landmark capacity step.

Phase II

Hyderabad

Next wave of capacity planned to come online, aimed at multi-thousand crore revenue potential at full scale.

Visit or reach us

Registered office at Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam — the home of Kitex manufacturing and corporate teams.

Kizhakkambalam, Aluva, Ernakulam – 683561, Kerala

+91 484 2585000

sect@kitexgarments.com

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Explore open roles across production, design, quality, and corporate — and apply through our job portal.

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