What Kay & Emms does

Kay & Emms (Pvt.) Limited, operating under the trade name Kay & Emms Global, is a vertically integrated textile manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The company operates a farm-to-retail production model covering raw material sourcing, knitting, dyeing, finishing, embellishment, sewing, and laundry, producing knitwear garments (hoodies, sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, dresses) and knit fabrics (Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece, Single Jersey). Manufacturing capacity stands at 1,000 tons per month in knitting, 1,200 tons per month in dyeing, 1.8 million pieces per month in cutting, and 700,000 pieces per month each in sewing and embellishment. The company holds multiple international social compliance certifications (amfori BSCI, SMETA, Better Work, Fair Labor), enabling it to qualify as a supplier to major Western apparel retailers and brands.

The business model is B2B enterprise-direct, supplying named accounts including Zara, American Eagle Outfitters, SanMar, and League through long-term manufacturing contracts rather than public or transactional pricing. Revenue streams combine finished knitwear garment exports, merchant fabric sales, and custom embroidery/printing services. Commercial infrastructure includes a North American sales and marketing office (InnoKnits, Hillsborough, New Jersey) and an Innovation Hub in Türkiye (March Studio) for product development. Sustainability positioning is reinforced through Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) software implemented with Jeanologia and an official Implementing Partner relationship with the Organic Cotton Accelerator. Ownership and leadership are family-controlled: founder Dr. Khurram Tariq serves as Chairman and Mr. Moazzam Tariq as CEO (promoted in 2024), with Mr. Muhammad Shahid as Executive Director of Corporate and Ms. Saima Bilal as General Manager of HR. Headcount is reported at 5,001–10,000 employees, with no external investors or parent company identified.

Name

Kay & Emms

Legal name

Kay & Emms (Pvt.) Limited

Website

https://bestoftheknits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Kay & Emms is a Pakistan-based, vertically integrated textile manufacturer (founded 1990) producing knit fabrics and finished knitwear garments for global fashion brands and retailers, including Zara, American Eagle Outfitters, SanMar, and League, operating fabric and garment mills with international social compliance certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Knitwear and Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Textile Product Mills (314), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Knitting Mills (2250), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM), Finishing & Dyeing Contract Services (Job Work/Toll Processing) (IMAOACAL)

Keywords

• Knitwear manufacturing
• Fabric production
• Textile manufacturing
• Garment manufacturing
• Private label apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Faisalabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Knitwear Manufacturing and Export: Manufactures and exports knitwear garments including hoodies, sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, and dresses to global fashion brands. Vertically integrated production from fabric to finished garments.
2. Fabric Production and Sales: Produces and supplies knit fabrics including Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece Fabric, and Single Jersey to apparel manufacturers and fashion brands.
3. Custom Embroidery and Printing Services: Provides embellishment services including custom embroidery and printing for fashion and branding applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kay & Emms is a vertically integrated, farm-to-retail textile manufacturer that controls the entire production chain from raw material sourcing through knitting, dyeing, finishing, embellishment, sewing, and laundry to deliver finished knitwear and fabrics. It supplies global fashion brands and retailers with knit fabrics (Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece, Single Jersey) and finished garments (hoodies, sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, dresses), while also providing custom embroidery and printing services. The company operates the consumer-facing KM Global sub-brand and runs an InnoKnits sales office in the United States.

Product overview

Kay & Emms Global is a vertically integrated textile company specializing in farm-to-retail production. The portfolio comprises two core manufacturing divisions—Fabric Mills (producing Knitting at 1000 tons/month, Dyeing at 1200 tons/month, and Finishing) and Garment Mills (with Cutting capacity of 1.8 million pcs/month and Embellishment at 700,000 pcs/month)—alongside the consumer-facing sub-brand KM Global for finished knitwear. Products include Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece Fabric, and Single Jersey fabrics, converted into Dresses, Sweatshirts, Shirts, Trousers, and Hoodies. The company operates sales offices in the US and an innovation hub in Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fabric Mills (Knit Fabric Manufacturing) Vertically integrated fabric manufacturing facilities producing knit, dyed, and finished fabrics including Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece, and Single Jersey, with monthly capacity of 1,000 tons of knitting and 1,200 tons of dyeing. Supplied to apparel brands and used in-house for garment production.
• Garment Mills (Cut, Sewn, Embellished Knitwear) Apparel manufacturing operations encompassing cutting (1.8M pcs/month), sewing (700K pcs/month), embellishment (700K pcs/month), and laundry services producing garments from basic essentials to fashion pieces for global fashion brands.
• Knitwear and Apparel Collection (Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Shirts, Trousers, Dresses) Finished knitwear product range including dresses, sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, and hoodies, produced for global fashion brand customers and via the KM Global sub-brand.
• Fabric Collection (Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece, Single Jersey) Knit fabric types manufactured in-house — Interlock, Jacquard, Fleece Fabric, and Single Jersey — supplied to apparel manufacturers and used as raw material for in-house garment production.
• KM Global (Consumer-Facing Knitwear Brand) Sub-brand offering premium knit fabrics and apparel with emphasis on craftsmanship, eco-materials, and quality, positioned for consumer markets alongside the core B2B manufacturing business.
• Custom Embroidery and Printing Services Bespoke embellishment services including custom embroidery and printing for fashion and branding applications, sold alongside garment manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34+ years of manufacturing excellence since 1990
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deaf ReachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Inclusive hiring initiative to integrate deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals into the workforce. Kay & Emms has hired 32 individuals from the deaf community, with 10 in machine operation and packing roles and 22 in intensive induction training. A dedicated Training Center has been established with a specialized semi-deaf trainer.
• International AccordminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 January 2026Training collaboration focused on operational security including building integrity and advanced fire safety protocols. Training designed to mitigate risks and prevent financial loss through proactive hazard management.
• Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025Strategic partnership making Kay & Emms an official Implementing Partner in Pakistan for sustainable cotton sourcing. Supports farmer empowerment and responsible sourcing across the textile value chain.
• HimmatKaar FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration focused on youth empowerment and professional development through skill-building and educational initiatives. Hosting university students for firsthand insights into modern industrial practices.
• National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFatherhood Program providing financial support and mentorship to unprivileged students. Kay & Emms directors personally deliver support funds to scholars at the CFD Campus.
• JeanologiacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) software implementation, adapting technology traditionally used in denim to knit apparel production, enabling sustainability measurement.
• TEVTA PunjabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-academia linkage program hosting fashion design students from TEVTA Punjab Women Institute for facility tours and industry exposure.
• National Textile UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus recruitment events and talent acquisition partnerships with Pakistan's leading textile university in Faisalabad.
• National Incubation Centre FaisalabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Dr. Khurram Tariq participated in Six Thinking Hats workshop, fostering innovation and problem-solving methodology sharing.
• Ambassador of Republic of Korea to PakistanminorOthersIndustrial tour and dialogue showcasing textile operations, commitment to quality and sustainability, strengthening bilateral business relationships.
• Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan (H.E Ms. Marilina Armellin)minorOthersIndustrial tour highlighting commitment to quality and sustainability through state-of-the-art machinery, strengthening Italy-Pakistan textile industry relations.
• Malaysian Delegation (Ambassador Mr. Mohammad Azhar Bin Mazlan)minorOthersIndustrial rendezvous showcasing technological prowess and machinery, opening doors for insights into Malaysia's textile industry and collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interloop Limited: Pakistan's largest vertically integrated hosiery and knitwear manufacturer. Directly comparable to Kay & Emms in product mix (knit fabrics, leggings, socks, knit garments), B2B model serving global apparel brands, and vertically integrated operations spanning knitting, dyeing, and finished apparel.
• Nishat Mills: One of Pakistan's largest integrated textile manufacturers with operations in spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and garments. Comparable to K&E in scale, vertical integration, and export-led B2B model serving global apparel buyers, though broader in product scope beyond knitwear.
• Sapphire Textile Mills: Pakistan-based vertically integrated textile manufacturer producing yarn, fabric, and garments including knitwear for global brands. Comparable to K&E in integrated production model and customer base of international fashion retailers.
• Artistic Milliners: Pakistan-based vertically integrated denim and garment manufacturer serving major global fashion brands. Comparable in integrated production scale, sustainability investments, and tier-1 brand customer relationships, although stronger in denim relative to K&E's knitwear focus.
• Kohinoor Textile Mills: Pakistan-based integrated textile group producing yarn, fabric, and home textiles/garments. Comparable to K&E in operating geography (Faisalabad region), vertical integration model, and export orientation toward global apparel and home textile customers.
• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated knit garment manufacturer producing fabrics, sweaters, and knit apparel for global brands. Directly comparable in product specialization (knitwear), integrated mill-to-garment model, and tier-1 brand customer base.
• DBL Group: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated textile and garment manufacturer with strong knitwear capabilities. Comparable to K&E in scale (thousands of employees), integrated spinning-to-garment operations, and supply to global fashion brands.

Regional players

• Hirdaramani Group: Sri Lanka-based apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated operations serving global fashion brands. Comparable in integrated knitwear and casual apparel production, sustainability focus, and tier-1 customer base, though operating from a different geography.
• MAS Holdings: Sri Lanka-based apparel and textile manufacturer with strong intimates, activewear, and knitwear capabilities. Comparable in scale, integration, sustainability investments, and supply relationships with major global apparel brands, though broader in product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Arvind Limited: India-based large diversified textile manufacturer spanning denim, woven, knit fabrics, and garments. Comparable in integrated production scale and global brand supply, but significantly larger and more diversified across textile categories than K&E's knitwear focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bestoftheknits
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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