# Caifai

- Profile: https://www.novasupplier.com/caifai
- Markdown: https://www.novasupplier.com/caifai.md
- Updated: 2026-06-07T11:32:34.444Z

## Identity

- Industry: Apparel & Textiles
- Location: Portugal
- Service type: FULL_PACKAGE

## Summary

Knitwear specialist in Barcelos. 37 years. Cashmere to cotton. 100% export focused.

## About

We are Caifai, a knitwear manufacturer based in Barcelos, Portugal. Founded in 1987, we have spent 37+ years building our expertise in knitted clothing for men, women, and children. Our entire production is export-focused, 100% of what we make leaves Portugal for international fashion brands.

We produce a wide range of knitted garments: T-shirts, tops, polo shirts, cardigans, jersey dresses, and bodysuits, using both cut-and-sew and knit-to-shape construction. Our material range spans cotton, linen, viscose, modal, Lyocell, polyamide, cupro, silk, and cashmere, giving brands significant flexibility in fibre selection across price points.

Our infrastructure reflects the demands of major international clients: CAD pattern systems and automated cutting equipment ensure consistent quality at scale. We have built our reputation serving prestigious fashion brands, and that track record is the strongest signal of what we deliver.

Working with Caifai through NovaSupplier means direct access to our production team, no agents, and a straightforward project submission process to get started.

## Capabilities

- Cut & sew
- Knit panels, cut and sewn (knit to shape)
- 100% Cotton
- Cotton / Poly blend
- Cupro, Modal, Viscose, Polyamide, Lyocell, Silk, Cashmere
- Linen or natural fibres
- Embroidery
- Minimal / no embellishment
- Woven labels

## MOQ

- Typical MOQ band: Per_project
- Cardigan: 150–200 pieces
- Crop top: 100–120 pieces
- Jersey dress: 100–130 pieces
- Long sleeve top: 100–150 pieces
- Polo shirt: 120–150 pieces
- Seamless bodysuit: 80–100 pieces
- Tank top: 100–120 pieces
- T-shirt: 100–150 pieces

## Lead time and production

- Typical production lead time band: 5-8 weeks

## Export and clients

- Markets: FR, DE, NL, GB, BE, ES, IT, US, SE
- Client types: DTC_BRAND, STARTUP_NEW_BRAND, WHOLESALE_BRAND, PRIVATE_LABEL

## Workshop gallery

- https://cdn.novasupplier.com/gallery/mfr/c628f8d6-09c7-45c9-a9d0-7596ed850d51/0-video-1-1-6GHiO1WgH-A.mp4

## FAQ

### What types of garments do you produce?

We produce knitwear including T-shirts, tops, polo shirts, cardigans, jersey dresses, and bodysuits. Our fibre range covers cotton through to cashmere, giving brands flexibility across price points.

### What is your minimum order quantity?

Our MOQ depends on the product and material. Submit a project through NovaSupplier and we will confirm the minimum for your specific request.

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Source: NovaSupplier public manufacturer profile (https://www.novasupplier.com/caifai).