AYK International

What AYK International does

AYK International is a Canada-based contract manufacturer founded in 1994 by Asher Krausz, specializing in white-label production of socks, hosiery, women's apparel, heated apparel, and accessories for retailers across North America and Europe. The company operates a multi-country manufacturing footprint spanning Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, and China, with its head office in Anjou, Quebec. Its core technology is process-based: end-to-end custom manufacturing from product development and material sourcing through quality-controlled production and brand-aligned packaging, supported by an unusually broad set of industry and retailer certifications (BSCI, OEKO-TEX, WRAP, SEDEX/SMETA, ISO 9001/14001/45001, CTPAT, Better Cotton, GOTS, GRS, Higg Index).

The company's revenue model operates on two parallel tracks: a long-term B2B white-label manufacturing services business under multi-year, quote-based contracts with tier-1 retailers (Walmart, Costco, Canadian Tire, Gap, Old Navy, Hudson's Bay, SportChek, Roots, Home Depot, Lowe's, Burlington, Dollar General, Ross Stores, TJ Maxx), and a portfolio of 17+ in-house branded consumer lines (Secret, Silks, Energy Techwear, Heat Jammer, Meditech, Milo & Stella, Polar Paws, Tuff Gear, Raging Gear, Wearproof, Bright Star, Therapy Plus, Athletic Sport, Jeno Neuman, CBM Inc, Club Rochelier, Nicci) sold through retail and brand-specific e-commerce channels. In February 2026, AYK acquired insolvent SRTX Inc. via a court-approved reverse vesting transaction, gaining the Sheertex brand and proprietary sheer-technology materials IP. Day-to-day operations are led by CEO Dan Abitan and a senior team including a Head of Sales, directors of product development, merchandising/marketing/design, sourcing, production, and accessories — a structure consistent with a 101–250-employee manufacturing firm managing global production and dual B2B/brand operations.

Name

AYK International

Legal name

A.Y.K. International Inc.

Website

https://aykinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AYK International is a Canada-headquartered white-label contract manufacturer of socks, hosiery, women's apparel, heated apparel, and accessories, operating production facilities in five Asian countries and supplying major North American and European retailers, alongside a 17+ in-house branded consumer portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

Apparel OEM/ODM & Private Label Manufacturing (CRAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH), Headwear Manufacturing (Hats/Caps/Beanies) (IMAOAFAA)

Keywords

• Private label manufacturing
• White label apparel
• Contract hosiery manufacturing
• Sock manufacturing services
• Heated apparel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anjou

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. White Label Manufacturing Services: Custom manufacturing services for retailers and brands, providing tailored solutions from product development to packaging. Revenue generated through long-term manufacturing contracts and project-based production agreements with retail clients across North America and Europe.
2. In-House Brand Sales: Revenue from proprietary brands including Secret, Silks, Energy Techwear, Milo & Stella, Heat Jammer, Luxuriefit, Meditech, Tuff Gear, Polar Paws, Raging Gear, Wearproof, Bright Star, Therapy Plus, Athletic Sport, and others sold through retail channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AYK International is a global white label manufacturer that produces socks, hosiery, women's apparel, heated apparel, and accessories for retailers across North America and Europe. The company delivers end-to-end custom manufacturing solutions from product development and brand-aligned packaging to quality manufacturing and delivery, serving both private label programs for major retail chains and a portfolio of 17+ in-house consumer brands.

Product overview

AYK International is a white label manufacturing company that serves as a contract manufacturer for retailers across North America and Europe. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio of in-house consumer brands alongside its core custom manufacturing services business. The product portfolio spans socks (athletic performance, fashion casual, workwear safety), hosiery (pantyhose, tights, sheers), women's apparel, heated apparel, and accessories. The company acquired the Sheertex brand from SRTX Inc. in February 2026 as part of a court-approved bankruptcy sale, gaining access to proprietary materials technology for durable pantyhose. The manufacturing services division provides end-to-end white label solutions from brand consultation through product development, quality manufacturing, and delivery, serving major retailers and enabling private label programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secret: Intimate accessories, women's collection, underwear, hosiery, and intimates brand.
• Silks
• Energy Techwear
• Heat Jammer
• Luxuriefit
• Meditech
• Milo & Stella
• Polar Paws
• Raging Gear
• Therapy Plus
• Tuff Gear
• Wearproof
• Bright Star
• Athletic Sport
• Sheertex

Products and services

• Custom Sock Manufacturing White label manufacturing services for athletic, fashion, and workwear socks with custom features including moisture-wicking and reinforced construction, offered to retail brands and private label programs.
• Hosiery Manufacturing White label manufacturing services for pantyhose, tights, knee-highs, and sheer hosiery with multiple denier options and sustainable processes, offered to retail brands and private label programs.
• Accessory Manufacturing Manufacturing services for cold weather accessories (gloves, mittens, hats, scarves) and fashion accessories (handbags, totes), offered to retail brands.
• Heated Apparel Manufacturing Specialized manufacturing services for heated apparel products including heated outerwear and thermal accessories, offered to retail brands.
• Secret Brand In-house brand featuring intimate accessories, underwear, intimates, and hosiery collections for women, sold through retail channels and brand-specific e-commerce.
• Silks Brand In-house hosiery brand offering pantyhose and sheer legwear products, sold through retail channels and brand-specific e-commerce.
• Sheertex Brand Premium pantyhose and hosiery brand acquired from SRTX Inc. in February 2026, featuring proprietary materials technology for durable sheer legwear, sold through retail channels and brand-specific e-commerce.
• Energy Techwear Brand In-house technical apparel brand focused on performance and functional clothing including heated apparel and techwear products, sold through retail channels.

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SRTX Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Acquisition of SRTX Inc.'s assets including the Sheertex brand and proprietary materials technology through a court-approved reverse vesting transaction under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. AYK International intends to support continuity of the Sheertex brand and commercialize SRTX's proprietary materials technology, retaining a limited number of employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Golden Lady: European hosiery manufacturer with vertically integrated production and a portfolio of owned brands. Comparable as both a hosiery OEM and a branded hosiery company, though primarily Europe-focused.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-based global manufacturer of intimate apparel, socks, and hosiery for leading brands and retailers worldwide. Closely comparable product mix (hosiery, intimates, performance socks) and private-label business model.
• Renfro Corporation: Privately held US sock and hosiery manufacturer producing for major retailers and brands. Directly comparable in product focus (socks/hosiery) and private-label/OEM go-to-market.
• Gildan Activewear: One of the world's largest vertically integrated apparel manufacturers, producing socks, hosiery, and basic apparel for major retailers and private-label programs. Most directly comparable OEM/ODM peer in scale and customer type.
• Wolford: Premium hosiery, legwear, and bodywear manufacturer with owned-brand focus. Comparable in core hosiery manufacturing, though weighted toward premium/European fashion distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Calzedonia Group: Italian intimate apparel, hosiery, and swimwear manufacturer/retailer. Comparable product categories (hosiery, intimates) and integrated manufacturer-plus-brand model, though vertically retail-tilted.
• Hanesbrands: Large apparel conglomerate with socks, hosiery (Hanes, Champion), and innerwear. Overlaps in product category but operates as a broader portfolio of branded and private-label apparel at materially larger scale.
• PVH Corp. Global apparel company (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger) with extensive sourcing and private-label manufacturing relationships. Comparable as a large-scale apparel sourcing/manufacturing organization, though brand-led rather than pure OEM.
• Kontoor Brands: Apparel manufacturer and brand owner (Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen). Comparable as a large-scale apparel manufacturer serving global retail, though focused on denim and workwear rather than hosiery.

Emerging players

• Feetures: US-based performance sock brand with selective in-house manufacturing and outsourced production. Partial overlap in athletic/performance socks, representing a brand-side comparison to AYK's OEM-plus-brand model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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