Topitop

What Topitop does

Topitop, operating under the legal name Topy Top S.A., is a privately held Peruvian textile manufacturer founded approximately 40 years ago (circa 1985) as a family enterprise. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru at Av Santuario 1323, Urb. Zárate, San Juan de Lurigancho, and employs approximately 1,290 people. Topitop runs a fully vertically integrated knitwear production operation, executing yarn dyeing, weaving, fabric dyeing, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, laundry, and finishing in-house to deliver a "Paquete Completo" (full-package) service to international fashion brands.

Its product portfolio is organized across nine core knitwear categories — T-Shirts & Tanks, Pijamas & Underwear, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Polo, Dresses & Skirts, Bodysuits, Henleys & Shirts, Jackets, and Shorts & Pants — covering men, women, and children in both basic and high-value-added segments. The company states it applies Industry 4.0 technologies (3D, Robotics, AI, and IoT) across manufacturing processes and continuously modernizes its machine park. Production capacity is supported by a broad stack of international certifications including WRAP Platinum (3 consecutive years), GOTS, GRS, Higg Index FEM, BCI, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, BASC (since 2009), and 0ZDHC.

Topitop's business model is B2B contract manufacturing: revenue is generated through direct manufacturing agreements with international fashion brands, with contract-based pricing determined by product specifications, volume, and service requirements. Only Travis Mathew is explicitly named among customers, with an additional 21 brand logos displayed on the website without disclosure. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-brand (no retail or consumer e-commerce). Marketing relies on international trade-show attendance, the corporate website, and certification badges as trust signals. The company is family-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, public listing, or external funding rounds.

Name

Topitop

Legal name

Topy Top S.A.

Website

https://topitop.com.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Topitop (Topy Top S.A.) is a privately held Peruvian textile manufacturer that provides fully vertically integrated, full-package knitwear production (yarn to finished garment) for international fashion brands across men, women, and children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

Keywords

• Textile manufacturing services
• Knitwear garment production
• Vertical apparel manufacturing
• Private label apparel
• Sustainable fabric production

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Textile Manufacturing Services: B2B manufacturing services producing knitwear garments (tops and bottoms) for men, women, and children. Offers both basic and high-value added products with a wide variety of regular and sustainable fabrics, applications, prints, laundry effects, and smart finishes. Revenue generated through direct manufacturing contracts with fashion brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Topitop (Topy Top S.A.) is a Peruvian textile manufacturer providing vertically integrated "Paquete Completo" (full-package) production services from yarn to finished garment for international fashion brands. The company produces nine knitwear product categories—T-Shirts & Tanks, Pijamas & Underwear, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Polo, Dresses & Skirts, Bodysuits, Henleys & Shirts, Jackets, and Shorts & Pants—covering men's, women's, and children's apparel with both basic and high-value-added garments, supported by Industry 4.0 technologies and a broad portfolio of sustainability certifications.

Product overview

Topitop (Topy Top S.A.) is a Peruvian textile manufacturing company offering a vertically integrated "Paquete Completo" (Complete Package) service from yarn to finished garment. Their product portfolio consists of nine core knitwear (tejido de punto) product categories: T-Shirts & Tanks, Pijamas & Underwear, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Polo, Dresses & Skirts, Bodysuits, Henleys & Shirts, Jackets, and Shorts & Pants. The company produces for men, women, and children with both basic and high value-added products (including Collar & Placket Shirts, Jackets, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Joggers, Shirts, Dresses, Underwear, and Bodysuits). Their manufacturing processes include yarn dyeing, weaving, fabric dyeing, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, laundry, and finishing, supported by 4.0 technologies including 3D, Robotics, AI, and IoT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Shirts & Tanks Knitwear tops for men, women, and children, produced with regular and sustainable fabrics in a variety of prints, applications, and smart finishes for fashion brand clients.
• Pijamas & Underwear Sleepwear and underwear garments produced in knit fabric for men, women, and children as part of Topitop's full-package manufacturing offering.
• Sweatshirts & Hoodies Upper-body knitwear garments including hoodies and sweatshirts, some classified as high-value-added products, manufactured for international fashion brands.
• Polo Knit polo shirts produced as part of Topitop's diversified knitwear product portfolio for brand clients.
• Dresses & Skirts Knit dresses and skirts for women, produced as part of Topitop's multi-style product diversification offering.
• Bodysuits Knit bodysuit garments manufactured as part of Topitop's diversified product range for fashion brand customers.
• Henleys & Shirts Henley-style and collared shirts produced in knit fabric, including Collar & Placket Shirts classified as high-value-added products.
• Jackets Knit jackets classified as high-value-added products within Topitop's manufacturing portfolio.
• Shorts & Pants Knit bottoms including shorts, pants, joggers, and other lower-body garments for men, women, and children manufactured for brand clients.
• Full-Package Manufacturing Service (Paquete Completo) Vertically integrated end-to-end manufacturing service covering thread dyeing, weaving, fabric dyeing, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, laundry and finishing, delivered as a single contracted package for fashion brand clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized in 2019 as the company with greatest product diversification in the Peruvian market by Adex
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Topitop joined SBTi in November 2024, committing to science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This partnership aligns with their sustainability strategy and demonstrates commitment to climate action across their value chain.
• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a BCI member, Topitop ensures sustainable cotton sourcing from seed to garment. BCI is the world's largest sustainability program for cotton, providing training on sustainable agricultural practices to farmers globally.
• U.S. Cotton Trust ProtocolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram enabling Topitop to demonstrate that cotton fiber in their garments is cultivated more sustainably and is free from social and environmental impacts, with credentials verified by Control Union certifications.
• Clean Production Agreement (APL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean Production Agreement signed in February 2024 as part of Topitop's commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and environmental compliance.
• Jóvenes Productivos ProgramminorOthersProgram supported in March 2025 focused on training and employing young people, contributing to social development and workforce development initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tavex Corporation: Brazilian vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer producing denim, knitwear, and woven fabrics for global fashion brands. Comparable as a Latin American large-scale apparel manufacturer with B2B brand-customer focus and vertical production capabilities similar to Topitop.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israel-based global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of knitwear and intimate apparel with vertical integration and a similar mix of basic and high-value-added products. Closely aligned to Topitop on knitwear specialization, vertical production, and B2B brand-customer model.

Broad incumbents

• Kontoor Brands: US apparel company operating vertically integrated manufacturing for denim and knit basics across multiple brands. Comparable as a vertical apparel manufacturer with B2B/wholesale channels and large-scale Latin American sourcing exposure.
• Shahi Exports: India's largest apparel exporter with vertically integrated manufacturing for global fashion and activewear brands. Comparable as a large-scale B2B knitwear and apparel manufacturer serving international brands with sustainability and compliance credentials.
• Gildan Activewear: Canadian-headquartered vertically integrated manufacturer of basic apparel (T-shirts, sweatshirts, underwear) with large-scale operations in Honduras and the Caribbean. Comparable as a much larger, vertically integrated knitwear basics manufacturer serving global B2B customers.
• Arvind Limited: Large Indian textile and apparel conglomerate with vertical manufacturing from fabric to garments, serving global fashion brands. Comparable as a vertically integrated B2B apparel manufacturer with broad product capabilities and sustainability program credentials.
• Li & Fung: Hong Kong-based global apparel sourcing and manufacturing platform producing for major fashion brands across multiple origins. Comparable as a B2B apparel production partner serving international fashion brands, though with a broader geographic and category footprint.
• Hanesbrands: Global apparel manufacturer with vertically integrated production across basics and activewear sold to retailers and brands worldwide. Comparable as a large-scale, vertically integrated apparel manufacturer with knitwear-heavy product mix similar to Topitop.

Others

• Textile Exchange: Global non-profit driving sustainability standards and certifications in the apparel/textile supply chain. Not a competitor but a directly relevant ecosystem participant — Topitop's GOTS, GRS, and BCI memberships are issued through the standards bodies Textile Exchange administers.

Regional players

• Compania Industrial de Parras: Mexican vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturer serving US and Latin American markets. Comparable as a Latin American regional apparel manufacturer with vertical integration and B2B brand-customer model, though focused on knit and woven basics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topitop

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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