Eskimo
Eskimo Fashions (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan OEM/ODM knitwear manufacturer producing accessories, hosiery, and garments for global fashion, sportswear, and children's brands. Vertically integrated across three plants, 2,250+ employees, and 9M+ pieces annual capacity; subsidiary of Carlo Holdings since 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersNegombo, Sri Lanka
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Eskimo does
Eskimo Fashions (Pvt) Ltd., legally Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Private) Limited, is a vertically integrated Sri Lankan OEM/ODM manufacturer of knitwear and accessories for global apparel brands. The company operates three production facilities in Sri Lanka — Negombo (906 staff, 20,724 sqm), Pallekele (425 staff, 2,106 sqm), and Punanai (180 staff, 1,419 sqm) — with a combined workforce of over 2,250 employees and an annual output exceeding 9 million pieces spanning hosiery, flat knit accessories, gloves, and sewn garments.
The production platform covers the full knitwear value chain in-house: yarn dyeing and winding (Milnor, Scholl, Then, and paddle machines handling 5kg to 250kg lots), knitting (112 hosiery machines, 95 flat knitting machines including CMS Stoll computerized systems, 70 glove knitting machines including Shima Seiki), warp knitting, Gerber Technology automated cutting, and finishing through 211 sewing machines plus embroidery and printing. Sustainability infrastructure includes a 1.5 MW rooftop solar array and a biomass boiler at the Negombo plant, supporting an annually renewed Environmental Protection License and quarterly third-party effluent testing.
The business model is B2B contract manufacturing under long-term relationships with international fashion, sportswear, and children's wear brands — including C&A, Lindex, Next, ASOS, Decathlon, Intersport, Reima, Steiff, Devold, Janus, and Petit Bateau. Revenue is generated through quote-based OEM/ODM contracts with no direct-to-consumer channel; products are distributed exclusively through the brand partners' own retail and wholesale networks. The company is privately held, with Eskimo Strickwaren GmbH (Germany) as the historical parent until its 2025 acquisition by Carlo Holdings under CEO Carlo Thumbawila and Director Kavya Thumbawila.
Eskimo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Eskimo
- Legal name
- Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Private) Limited
- Website
- https://eskimofashion.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Eskimo Fashions (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan OEM/ODM knitwear manufacturer producing accessories, hosiery, and garments for global fashion, sportswear, and children's brands. Vertically integrated across three plants, 2,250+ employees, and 9M+ pieces annual capacity; subsidiary of Carlo Holdings since 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Eskimo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Knitwear Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Knit Fabric Mills (31324)
- SIC
- Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Knitting Mills (2250), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Women's, Misses', Children's & Infants' Undergarments (2340), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI), Cold-Weather Accessories Manufacturing (Thermal Sets/Arm & Leg Warmers) (IMAOAFAJ), Headwear Manufacturing (Hats/Caps/Beanies) (IMAOAFAA), Performance Socks, Underlayers & Active Essentials (CRAAAEAJ), Underwear, Lingerie & Hosiery Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAG)
Keywords
Where Eskimo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Negombo
- HQ country
- Sri Lanka
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Eskimo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Contract Manufacturing: Manufacturing knitwear and apparel products for global brands under OEM/ODM arrangements. Revenue is generated through long-term B2B contracts with international fashion, sportswear, and children's wear brands. Production includes knitted accessories, woven accessories, and garments.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Eskimo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Eskimo Fashions is a vertically integrated OEM/ODM knitwear manufacturer operating three plants in Sri Lanka, producing knitted accessories (caps, scarves, gloves, headbands), woven accessories, hosiery (socks, tights, leggings), and garments for international fashion, sportswear, and children's wear brands. Production covers the full process from yarn dyeing and winding through knitting, cutting, sewing, and finishing, with capacity exceeding 9 million pieces annually.
Product overview
Eskimo Fashions (Pvt) Ltd is a knitwear and apparel manufacturer operating as a single unified manufacturing platform with three production facilities. The company's product portfolio centers on four core offerings: Knitted Accessories (caps, scarves, gloves, headbands produced via various knitting technologies including CMS Stoll and Shima Seiki machines), Woven Accessories (textile products using Gerber Technology for cutting), Garments (full apparel items through vertical manufacturing), and Hosiery Products (socks, tights, leggings using Matec, Soosan, and Lonati machines). The company also provides ancillary manufacturing services including dyeing, winding, embroidery, and printing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Knitted Accessories
- Woven Accessories
- Garments
- Hosiery Products
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 9 million pieces per annum production capacity
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Eskimo
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Eskimo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Eskimo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- DevoldcoreGlobal knitwear brand partnered with Eskimo for manufacturing premium wool and technical knitwear products. Devold is a recognized Norwegian brand specializing in wool garments.
- JanuscoreNorwegian underwear and base layer manufacturer. Long-standing partnership for production of wool and cotton knitwear accessories.
- SterntalercoreGerman children's accessories brand. Eskimo manufactures hats, gloves, and accessories for Sterntaler's children's product lines.
- ReimacoreFinnish children's outdoor clothing brand. Partnership for manufacturing functional accessories designed for children's active lifestyles.
- IntersportcoreGlobal sporting goods retailer with thousands of stores. Eskimo supplies sportswear accessories including socks and hosiery.
- C&AcoreInternational fashion retailer with presence across Europe and other markets. Partnership for fashion knitwear production.
- ASOScoreUK-based online fashion retailer. Eskimo produces fashion accessories and knitwear for ASOS private label and branded offerings.
- LindexcoreSwedish fashion retailer. Partnership for women's and children's fashion knitwear accessories.
- SteiffcorePremium German toy and children's accessories manufacturer. Eskimo produces licensed children's knitwear accessories under the Steiff brand.
- DecathloncoreGlobal sports retailer with own brands. Eskimo manufactures sports socks, activewear accessories, and performance hosiery products.
- Petit BateaucoreFrench children's clothing brand. Partnership for high-quality children's underwear and knitwear accessories.
- NextcoreUK-based fashion and home retailer. Eskimo supplies knitwear accessories for Next's clothing lines.
- Carlo HoldingsflagshipStrategic acquisition in 2025 marking transformative new phase. Carlo Holdings acquired Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Private) Ltd to drive innovation, operational excellence, and global expansion under new leadership.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Eskimo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hirdaramani Group: Multi-country apparel manufacturer with significant Sri Lankan operations producing knitwear, casualwear, and accessories for European and US brands. Closely comparable to Eskimo on vertical integration, B2B contract model, and customer overlap in fashion knitwear and hosiery.
- MAS Holdings: Largest Sri Lankan apparel-tech manufacturer producing knitwear, intimate apparel, and sportswear for global brands. Direct peer given shared geography, OEM/ODM model, similar enterprise-scale plant footprint, and overlapping customer base in activewear and fashion.
- Shenzhou International Group: China-based knitwear manufacturer producing for Nike, Uniqlo, Adidas, and other global brands. Comparable in vertically integrated production, knitwear specialization, and reliance on enterprise brand customers for volume.
- Hansoll Textile: South Korean apparel manufacturer producing knitwear and woven garments for global fashion brands. Comparable OEM/ODM model, focus on mid-to-premium fashion knitwear, and multi-country production footprint.
- Pacific Textiles Holdings: Hong Kong-listed textile manufacturer producing knit fabrics for leading sportswear and athleisure brands. Comparable as a vertically integrated knit fabric and apparel manufacturer supplying global apparel customers across Asia.
- Brandix Lanka: Major Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer with multi-plant operations producing knit and woven basics for global retailers. Comparable scale, Sri Lankan production base, and OEM orientation to leading apparel brands.
- Eclat Textile Co., Ltd. Taiwanese knitwear manufacturer specializing in performance and lifestyle knit fabrics and garments for brands including Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour. Comparable as a vertically integrated knitwear OEM with advanced computerized knitting capabilities serving global sportswear and fashion brands.
Broad incumbents
- Delta Galil Industries: Israel-headquartered global apparel manufacturer with broad knitwear, intimate apparel, and activewear product lines for brands including Victoria's Secret, Nike, and Calvin Klein. Overlaps with Eskimo on knitwear OEM production but operates at meaningfully larger scale and brand-portfolio breadth.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Eskimo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Eskimo financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Eskimo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Eskimo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Eskimo M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Eskimo
What does Eskimo do?
Eskimo Fashions is a vertically integrated OEM/ODM knitwear manufacturer operating three plants in Sri Lanka, producing knitted accessories (caps, scarves, gloves, headbands), woven accessories, hosiery (socks, tights, leggings), and garments for international fashion, sportswear, and children's wear brands. Production covers the full process from yarn dyeing and winding through knitting, cutting, sewing, and finishing, with capacity exceeding 9 million pieces annually.
Is Eskimo a public or private company?
Eskimo is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Eskimo founded?
Eskimo was founded in 1982. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Eskimo based?
Eskimo is headquartered in Negombo, Sri Lanka, in the Asia region.
How does Eskimo make money?
One revenue line is on record: contract Manufacturing.
Who are Eskimo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hirdaramani Group, MAS Holdings, Shenzhou International Group, Hansoll Textile, Pacific Textiles Holdings, Brandix Lanka and Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.. Delta Galil Industries is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Eskimo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Eskimo.
What industry is Eskimo in?
Eskimo's product category is Knitwear Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAAAAJ, Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers, with a secondary code of CRAAAAAI, Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers. Its NAICS code is 315 and its SIC code is 2253.