About Us - SINCE 2001

Trusted name in quality for over years.

We are one of the leading boutique Socks Manufacturers in Europe, who provide our clients with the highest standards of products and services. Walknes is a part of Akaya Textile Group.

We help our clients by being successful in selling sustainable socks. We do not keep stock but produce private label products designed according to our clients wishes. From the initial idea through to prototyping, label development, certified production and delivery including stocking, as a Our customer we provide you with the complete package.

Where are our socks manufactured? (hint: Istanbul, Europe - Turkiye)

Yes! Our socks are proudly made in Turkiye, known as the fastest- growing technology hub of Europe.

This enables us to offer a wide portfolio of services to our clients, starting from ideation, design, custom packaging with branding to a fully finished ready-to-ship product.

How do you ensure quality? (hint: Years of experience and constant improvement)

We set high standards of quality for ourselves. By using only certified yarns and packing materials, all our products go through very strict quality control procedures to ensure the best for our customers.

What sort of clients do you service? (hint: fashion & apparel brands in Europe, UK, Australia and around the world, mostly)

Working with a variety of popular Fashion & Apparel  brands within Europe and around the world, has given us the experience to bring your product ideas to realization in a short time span. As Walknes, we can produce 300K pairs/month, each one guaranteed for comfort, style and durability.

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EU Convenience

Shorter lead times for shipments within the EU, giving your brand greater agility, faster replenishment, and smoother supply chain planning.

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Curated Material Range

We give you access to a carefully selected range of premium raw materials, supported by our R&D team — at no additional cost.

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Walknes Certified Materials

All yarns and raw materials used in our production are carefully selected from first-class suppliers and comply with internationally recognized certifications such as OEKO-TEX, FSC, GOTS, and OCS.

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Dedicated Support

We are committed to supporting you at every stage of your journey — from initial development to final delivery. Our team works closely with you to ensure clear communication, smooth execution, and reliable solutions throughout the entire production process.

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Flexible MOQ

600 pairs per color, 600 pairs per size.

We develop each collection within a structured production system, allowing flexibility based on design and production requirements.

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Consistent High Quality

Quality is at the core of everything we produce. Each order is carefully controlled to ensure consistent results and reliable performance.

Smooth Process

From Concept to Socks in 5 Simple Steps

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Share Your Idea
Send us your design, sketch, sample, or idea—if you have one.

2

Product Development

Our R&D team develops a sock design tailored to your brand’s needs. This stage usually takes a few days up to 2 weeks.

A sample is then produced and sent to you for your review, approval, and quality control.

3

We produce your socks.

Production time for first orders is typically 3 – 4 weeks, depending on order quantity and complexity. For urgent requests, we are able to prioritize production and take faster action whenever possible.

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Shipping to you.

We deliver to all EU and UK countries by road within 7–14 business days. (Air freight takes 1–2 days)

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Our Strenghts & Capabilities

Technical details

We are more than a manufacturer. We always effort to provide the best quality to our customers.

Walknes Socks Manufacturer R&D staff are constantly doing research on new types of yarn, creating new and innovative products tailored to the needs of today’s consumer.

The socks we produce are the result of modern methods of production, using new technologies and our commitment to research and development.

We are produced in international quality standards within the scope of ISO 9001, ISO10002, OEKO-TEX, AMFORI BSCI, and SEDEX Quality Management System.

Our raw materials and products are checked in laboratories at every stage of production.

What are the sizes/size ranges you can produce? (hint: any)

We make all sizes ranging from newborn to adults.

What is your production time? (hint: 3-4 weeks)

From your idea to a sample it takes 3-4 weeks. Once the sample is confirmed the production time is usually 4 weeks. (These dates may vary depending on the order quantity)

What are your typical order sizes? (hint: 6K to 60K pairs/mnth)

From 6000 pairs to 100 000 pairs.

— Custom socks development

— 200 colors + custom dyeing

— Combed cotton, bamboo, organic, merino wool, certified Lycra®,

— Coolmax, polypropylene, friction-free and other high-quality yarns

— Custom printed/designed labels

— Custom-special gift box and package (OEM&ODM Service)

— 88, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 200 needle count

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