About Us
Welcome to Clio Knitwear, a Peruvian ethical fashion company committed to highlighting the exceptional qualities of natural fibers while advocating for sustainability and community empowerment. We manage two business units: Clio Studio, which offers full-package knitting services, and Clio the brand, our own label of handcrafted designs.
At Clio Studio, we specialize in both hand-knitted techniques and electronic machine, blending tradition with innovation. Our artisans are highly qualified crafting exquisite pieces created with baby alpaca, organic Pima and Tangüis cotton, and premium blends.
We provide personalized services to designers and brands, guiding them through yarn selection, prototypes, production, and logistics. Whether hand or machine-made, our creations reflect the beauty of slow fashion, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and heritage.
About Us
Welcome to Clio Knitwear, a Peruvian ethical fashion company committed to highlighting the exceptional qualities of natural fibers while advocating for sustainability and community empowerment. We manage two business units: Clio Studio, which offers full-package knitting services, and Clio the brand, our own label of handcrafted designs.
At Clio Studio, we specialize in both hand-knitted techniques and electronic machine, blending tradition with innovation. Our artisans are highly qualified crafting exquisite pieces created with baby alpaca, organic Pima and Tangüis cotton, and premium blends.
We provide personalized services to designers and brands, guiding them through yarn selection, prototypes, production, and logistics. Whether hand or machine-made, our creations reflect the beauty of slow fashion, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and heritage.
Sourcing in Peru
Rich cultural heritage
Peruvian artisans, steeped in centuries of expertise, uphold meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, ensuring that sourced products reflect a blend of tradition and innovation. By partnering with us, brands can leverage this rich heritage to deliver authentic, high-quality goods while supporting ethical production practices and local knitting communities.
Premium material
Peru offers some of the finest fibers, including Pima cotton, alpaca, vicuña, and highland wool. Alpaca provides luxurious softness, hypoallergenic properties, and durability, which makes it ideal for long-lasting garments. Pima cotton, with extra-long staple fibers, is soft, breathable, and resistant to pilling, ensuring garments maintain their shape and quality and offering a luxurious feel and elegance.
Trade Agreements
Partnering with Peru streamlines trade through agreements like the United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement (PTPA), offering preferential tariff treatment and duty-free status for qualified products. Peru's extensive network of Free Trade Agreements with countries such as Australia, Canada, Japan, and the European Union enhances access to key markets, boosting growth opportunities.
Strategic Location
Peru's central location in South America is a vital hub for exporting to North American, European, and Asian markets. With seamless access to major trade routes, Peru facilitates efficient distribution, reducing transportation costs and lead times. This strategic advantage enhances the competitiveness of Peruvian products, positioning the country as a key player globally.
Skillful artisans
Sourcing in Peru provides access to skilled artisans renowned for their expertise in traditional knitting techniques like crochet, needlework, pedal loom, and manual machine techniques. These artisans, competitive labor costs, and production efficiencies ensure high-quality products at competitive prices, blending cultural heritage with modern production standards.
Key Offerings
Key Offerings
Committed to fostering strong partnerships, our bilingual team ensures seamless communication, guiding you through every production step. With over a decade of hand-knitting experience and a large network of skilled artisans in Peru, we offer reachable production minimums and constant quality assurance. Leveraging our vast exporting experience, we handle final touches, packaging, labeling, and export documentation, empowering you to grow your brand with confidence.
Key Offerings
Committed to fostering strong partnerships, our bilingual team ensures seamless communication, guiding you through every production step. With over a decade of hand-knitting experience and a large network of skilled artisans in Peru, we offer reachable production minimums and constant quality assurance. Leveraging our vast exporting experience, we handle final touches, packaging, labeling, and export documentation, empowering you to grow your brand with confidence.
Our Process
Our Partnership Journey
Our Process
Our partnership Journey
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Identify Your Needs
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Discuss Your Needs
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Clarify Timelines
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Finalize Agreement
Our Process
Our partnership Journey
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Our Process
Our partnership Journey
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Products
Production Information
| Range of production | Women, men, kids, accessories, home décor and knitted toys |
| Yarn options | Natural yarns and luxury blends: Baby alpaca, Superfine alpaca, Royal alpaca, Merino wool, silk, tanguis and pima cotton, organic cotton, etc. |
| Lead times | Prototypes ready in 12-20 labor days and production completing within 50-60 labor days |
| Reachable production minimums | MOQ: 100 units per style (3 sizes, 2 colors)* MOQ: 150 units per style (5 sizes, 2 colors) *If you knit 2 or more styles per PO, MOQ can be 60 units per style |
| Main techniques | Handkint: Crochet, needles, macrame, pedal loom Hand machine: Gauges 3,4,5,7,10 Industrial machine: Gauches 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 12.5 |
Yarns
Our yarn suppliers offer a wide range of yarns in different thicknesses, twists, and fiber blends. We guide you through selecting the most suitable yarns, considering factors such as drape, texture, lead times, minimums, etc. Additionally, our suppliers offer stock service yarns starting from 1 kilogram, ensuring smooth production processes for our clients.
Local Knitters
Our talented artisans bring creativity and expertise to every stitch, showcasing skills in hand knitting, crochet, macrame, manual machine, and pedal loom techniques. We operate in Lima and Puno with a team of over 150 dedicated knitters.
In Puno, we collaborate with knitting communities in Ilave, Laraqueri, Puno City, and Pucará. Each community excels in a distinct technique: Ilave and Laraqueri are known for needles and crochet; Acora for needles; Puno City for needles and crochet; and Pucará for pedal loom. These artisans, primarily women, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to their households’ economic well-being. Through our partnership, we provide fair wages, sustainable opportunities, and a global platform to showcase their exquisite handmade creations, allowing them to share their unique skills and traditions with the world.
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The Clio Catalog
SUSTAINABILITY
Our fashion practices are rooted in sustainability. We commit to ecological consciousness and sustainable production, advocating for slower fashion with handcrafted pieces prioritizing environmental care and social responsibility. We provide fair wages and dignified work for women in Lima and rural Puno, promoting economic growth. Additionally, we engage in initiatives like Fashion Revolution to transform the industry into a more transparent and ethical system.
We also support sustainable initiatives beyond our operations, collaborating with Peruvian artist Alexandra Grau, who uses recycled materials in her sculptures. We minimize waste by upcycling leftover yarns into new products. Our community contributions include donations and fundraising for vulnerable children and local shelters.
