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29 October 2026
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Childrenswear

Fakini

Brazil

Fakini is a Brazilian apparel brand from Pomerode, Santa Catarina, specialising in cotton knit clothing for babies and children. Founded in 1994, it also serves adults and is present in every Brazilian state and in several export markets.

Facts
Founded1994
HeadquartersPomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Legal nameFakini Malhas Ltda
CapacityAbout one million pieces per month
Websitefakini.com.br
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
ChildrenswearWomenswearMenswear
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerceDepartment stores

What is Fakini?

Fakini, operated by Fakini Malhas Ltda, is a Brazilian knitwear manufacturer and brand based in Pomerode in the state of Santa Catarina, one of the country's main textile regions. The company works primarily in cotton knits.

History

Fakini was founded in 1994. It has since grown into a vertically structured business with a 20,000 square metre industrial park and a production capacity of around one million pieces per month.

Products and positioning

The range covers several age groups:

  • Baby and first steps
  • Infant and children
  • Adult

The brand positions its collections in the mid-market, with comfortable cotton knit pieces for everyday wear.

Distribution

Fakini is present in all Brazilian states and runs its own e-commerce, including fakini.com.br and the angel.com.br store. Outside Brazil it is represented through own or department store locations in Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Panama, Costa Rica, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia and Colombia.

Why it matters

Fakini is an example of the Santa Catarina knitwear cluster, where integrated manufacturers combine large-scale production with their own brands and international retail presence.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fakini from?

Fakini is based in Pomerode, Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil.

What does Fakini make?

Fakini makes cotton knit clothing for babies, children and adults.

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