Our Story

Our Story

It Started with a Simple Wish

Long before Ainety became a knitwear manufacturer, our story began with a young man who came to Xiamen at the age of 18 with a very simple goal: to work hard enough so his parents would not have to struggle so much.

Our founder, Mr. Li, started his career working in a garment factory. Those early years were not easy, but he was ambitious, hardworking and eager to learn. Within just a few years, he worked his way up from a young factory worker to factory manager.

After gaining hands-on experience in garment production and factory management, he decided to build something of his own.

Failure Before Ainety

His first attempt at starting a business did not succeed.

A major customer failed to pay for an order, leaving the young business with goods produced but payment that could not be recovered. For someone in his early twenties with limited resources, it was a difficult setback, and his first business eventually came to an end.

But he did not give up on manufacturing.

At the age of 32, he started again. In 2006, Xiamen Ainety Garments Co., Ltd. was founded, marking the beginning of the company we are still building today.

Integrity Comes First

More than equipment or production capacity, one principle has remained at the heart of Ainety since the beginning: integrity.

Mr. Li often tells the next generation:

“Integrity comes first. Do honest business, and earn only what you truly deserve.”

It is a simple philosophy, but one that has shaped the way we think about customers, quality and long-term business relationships.

Manufacturing does not always go perfectly. Materials, sampling, production and delivery can all present unexpected challenges. What matters is being transparent about problems, taking responsibility and finding a practical solution together with the customer.

Nearly two decades later, this remains one of the values we want Ainety to carry forward.

Growing with Our Customers

As Ainety's customer base and order volume grew, our original production capacity in Xiamen was no longer enough to support increasing demand.

In 2019, we established an additional production facility in Changting, Longyan. Part of the production process was expanded to Longyan, allowing us to increase capacity while managing labor and production costs more efficiently without compromising our quality requirements.

Today, our Xiamen and Longyan production facilities operate a combined 210 computerized flat knitting machines and 150 linking machines, with knitting capabilities covering 3G to 18G.

A New Generation, and a Changing Market

The knitwear industry has changed significantly since Ainety was founded in 2006.

E-commerce, independent fashion labels and rapidly changing consumer demand have made the traditional model of placing very large orders and holding heavy inventory less suitable for many brands.

In 2026, as the second generation of our family factory.I'm begin taking a more active role in Ainety's international business development, bringing first-hand entrepreneurial and e-commerce experience into the family manufacturing business.

This has also strengthened our belief that a manufacturer should not simply push customers toward larger orders.

For an emerging brand, ordering hundreds of pieces to test a new design can sometimes make more business sense than committing to thousands of pieces before knowing how the market will respond.

Where We Are Going

Our goal for Ainety is not simply to become a bigger factory.

We want to become a more flexible and dependable knitwear manufacturing partner for established labels as well as the next generation of fashion brands.

That means supporting smaller and more flexible product development, responding to changing markets, and helping customers test their ideas without unnecessary inventory pressure.

For custom knitwear projects, our standard MOQ can start from 50 pieces per color per size, depending on the design, yarn and production requirements. Our standard sample development time is 5–7 days.

From sweaters and cardigans to pet knitwear and knitted accessories, we support customers from yarn selection and sample development through bulk production, quality inspection and packaging.

Markets will continue to change. Fashion will continue to change. Ainety will continue to adapt as well.

But the principle our founder brought into the business will remain the same:

Do honest business. Make products responsibly. And grow together with our customers.