Behind the scenes at our factories

At the heart of Kite are our amazing production partners who help bring our designs to life season after season.

We’re proud to work closely with six brilliant factories, all of which we’ve collaborated with for over a decade. Our relationships run deep based on a shared passion for quality and sustainable practices.

Every six months, we visit our manufacturers in Turkey and India to work on the upcoming collection. It’s this hands-on approach that ensures our garments meet the highest standards.

Join Jo, our founder, as she gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into what it’s like to visit our factories, with Roger, our Managing Director, and Libby, our Assistant Product Developer.

First Stop: Izmir, Turkey

Next: Istanbul

On to India

"Following an overnight flight, we land for a five-day visit. After some rest and our first much-anticipated Indian meal, we’re ready to go!

In India, we work closely with our partners to create beautiful, ethically produced knitwear and woven pieces.

Knitwear is one of our passions and it's always great to work on the computer patterns and then watch the knitting machines bring our ideas to life.

Then at our wovens factory we love to spend time with the team making sure the sewing patterns are just right for achieving a great fit.

We find face-to-face time is the best way to perfect the little details."

This trip was particularly special because it was Libby’s first visit to the factories. Here’s what she had to say:

Visiting our factories has given me a real appreciation for the time and detail that goes into every single garment. It was fantastic to finally meet the people we collaborate with so closely in person.

Final thoughts