Contract manufacturing of apparel, medical supplies and sourcing products according to Western quality standards
1AK Group
Guangzhou (CN)New on Amplifa
About 1AK Group
The 1AK Group is a production and sourcing partner headquartered in Guangzhou (China), founded in 2007. The company consists of three divisions: contract manufacturing of apparel (Cut & Sew) for international brands, production of medical supplies such as respiratory and disposable masks, and manufacturing of sourcing products according to individual customer formulations. The apparel production includes interlock knitting, laser cutting, automated sample cutting, direct printing on textiles and a garment hanging system. Materials processed include GOTS-certified organic cotton, viscose, lyocell, SeaCell algae fibers and recycled PET (TOPGREEN Recycled Filament). According to its own information, the company has served more than 100,000 customers in the areas of textiles, medical devices and sourcing since 2007. The minimum order quantity is 250 pieces per colorway and style; start-ups are subject to a minimum production budget of 5,000 EUR. Communication is conducted in English and German.
- Site
- Guangzhou, China
- Processes
- Apparel production (Garments), Production of medical supplies (respiratory masks, medical disposable masks), Sourcing products according to customer formulations, Interlock knitting (Cut & Sew Styles), Direct printing on textiles, Laser cutting for apparel, Automated sample cutting (Sample Cutting), Contract manufacturing of apparel (Cut & Sew)
- Materials
- Organic Cotton (GOTS-certified), Viscose, Lyocell, SeaCell (algae fiber), TOPGREEN Recycled Filament (recycled PET)
- Certificates
- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), amfori BSCI, SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), WRAP, SGS, Bluesign, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), GOTS, SMETA, GRS
- Founded
- 2007
- Industries
- Textiles/Apparel, Medical Devices, Sourcing, Fashion/Brands, Start-ups
- 01
Sample Cutting
- 02
Laser Cutting
- 03
Interlock Knitting (Cut & Sew)
- 04
Direct Printing on Textiles
- 05
Hanging System / Assembly
- 06
Quality Control and Shipping
Materials & Processes
Organic Cotton (GOTS-certified)
Organically produced natural fiber for apparel according to ecological and social criteria.
Viscose
Regenerated cellulose fiber for soft, breathable textiles.
Lyocell
Regenerated cellulose fiber from renewable raw materials for apparel.
SeaCell (algae fiber)
Fiber with algae components from Icelandic fjords that releases active ingredients through skin moisture.
TOPGREEN Recycled Filament (recycled PET)
Environmentally friendly fiber made from recycled post-consumer PET bottles.
Locations
Guangzhou
CNProduction (medical masks, apparel)
- Lot size
- from 250 pieces per colorway/style
- Materials
- Organic cotton, viscose, lyocell, SeaCell, recycled PET
- Interlock Machine
- Direct Printing Machine
- Automatic Sample Cutting Machine
- Laser Cutting System
- Hanging System
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel production (Garments)Plastics | – | – | – | 250 pieces per colorway and style | Organic cotton, Viscose, Lyocell, SeaCell fibers, Recycled PET (TOPGREEN Recycled Filament), Organic natural fibers |
| Production of medical supplies (respiratory masks, medical disposable masks)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sourcing products according to customer formulationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Interlock knitting (Cut & Sew Styles)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Direct printing on textilesSurface | – | – | – | – | Textiles |
| Laser cutting for apparelMachining | – | – | – | – | Textiles |
| Automated sample cutting (Sample Cutting)Machining | – | – | – | – | Textiles |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlock Machine | – | – | – | – | urban production sites |
| Direct Printing Machine | – | – | – | – | all sites |
| Automatic Sample Cutting Machine | – | – | – | – | all sites |
| Laser Cutting System for apparel | – | – | – | – | all sites |
| Hanging System for garments | – | – | – | – | all sites |
Additional services
Quality & Certificates
Production is certified according to multiple international standards for ecological and social responsibility, including GOTS, amfori BSCI, SMETA, WRAP, Bluesign, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and GRS; SGS testing is documented.
| Evidence | Guangzhou |
|---|---|
| GOTS | |
| amfori BSCI | |
| SMETA | |
| WRAP | |
| SGS | |
| Bluesign | |
| Oeko-Tex Standard 100 | |
| GRS |
History
- 2007
Start of operations; since then, according to company information, more than 100,000 customers served in textiles, medical devices and sourcing.