Apparel Manufacturer in Kenya: Sourcing T-Shirts, Denim & Workwear from Kenyan EPZ Factories
Product range, compliance, MOQs, lead times and trade access for brands sourcing apparel from Kenya.
Kenya's Export Processing Zones host large, audited garment factories supplying international brands — a strong option for nearshoring apparel with competitive lead times and preferential market access.
What Kenyan factories make
Knitted T-shirts and polos, sweatshirts and hoodies, denim and trousers, workwear and uniforms, activewear, and home textiles including kikoy. Fabrics, GSM ranges and finishing options are on our textiles and apparel page.
Compliance and market access
Factories hold WRAP, amfori BSCI, SMETA and OEKO-TEX certifications. Kenyan apparel enters the EU and UK duty-free under their EPAs with Kenya, the EAC market duty-free, and the US under AGOA when the programme is in force at the time of shipment.
MOQs and lead times
1,000–3,000 pieces per style/colour; 45–90 days from sample approval. See apparel to the USA and apparel to Uganda.
Get a quote
Send your tech pack and target price via the quotation form.
Indicative prices & types — Textiles & Apparel
| Type / grade | Key specification | Sample price / kg* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted T-Shirts & Polo Shirts | Fabrics: 100% cotton (combed/carded), CVC 60/40, poly-cotton 65/35, 100% polyester · Weight: 140–240 GSM (tees), 180–240 GSM piqué (polos) | On request | Get price → |
| Sweatshirts, Hoodies & Joggers | Fabrics: cotton-rich fleece, CVC, poly-cotton, French terry · Weight: 240–360 GSM | On request | Get price → |
| Denim Jeans & Trousers | Fabrics: rigid & stretch denim 9–14 oz, cotton twill 200–280 GSM · Fits: slim, straight, relaxed, bootcut | On request | Get price → |
| Workwear, Uniforms & Corporate Wear | Fabrics: poly-cotton twill/drill 200–300 GSM, 100% cotton drill · Options: reflective tape (EN ISO 20471 class on request), FR fabric on request | On request | Get price → |
| Activewear & Sportswear | Fabrics: 100% polyester interlock / mesh, poly-elastane · Weight: 120–180 GSM | On request | Get price → |
| Home Textiles & Kikoy / Kitenge | Kikoy: 100% cotton, hand-loomed or machine-woven, tasselled ends · Sizes: kikoy approx. 100 × 170 cm; towels to order | On request | Get price → |
*Sample price = indicative international price + $1.00/kg, minimum 100 kg. Container (FOB / CIF) prices are lower and quoted per order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOQ for garments made in Kenya?
Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per style and colour; smaller MOQs are possible for uniforms and artisan lines.
Why import with ProExporters Kenya?
ProExporters Kenya is your single, accountable partner for importing from Kenya and East Africa — from the first quotation to the bill of lading.
- 10 source countries, one partner — Kenya plus DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia.
- Verified, licensed suppliers — auction-registered buyers, KEPHIS-registered packhouses, certified factories and licensed mineral dealers.
- Quality you can check — pre-shipment samples, lab analysis and independent inspection before loading.
- Documents handled — export permits, certificates of origin, phytosanitary, EUDR and due-diligence files.
- Transparent sample pricing — instant calculation and an emailed proforma invoice.
- Fast answers — formal FOB / CIF / DAP quotations, usually within 24 hours.
- Registered company — ProExporters is a brand and trading name of PROTECH CONSULTING, a company registered in Kenya.
