Custom Fleece Pullover Manufacturing From 100 Units

Crewneck Essentials

1×1 rib at the neck, cuffs, and hem makes the crewneck the lowest-complexity fleece format. It suits broad retail, staff programs, and layered looks; the uninterrupted chest gives screen prints and embroidery maximum visibility.

Quarter And Half Zips

18–25 cm quarter-zips read as sportier and preserve a large front panel, while half-zips create stronger layering utility and a more technical profile. Specify zipper tape, garage, stand-collar height, and reinforcement so the opening lies flat after washing.

Mock Neck Pullovers

5–8 cm mock necks give fleece a cleaner, fashion-led appearance without zipper hardware. They fit premium casual collections, but the collar rib recovery and neckline circumference require careful size-set approval.

Rugby Collar Styles

2-piece woven collars and plackets make rugby-inspired pullovers suitable for collegiate, heritage, and club branding. Contrast panels, buttons, and collar fabric add visual identity but increase material matching and sewing operations.

Oversized And Cropped Fits

10–20 cm of added chest ease produces an oversized streetwear silhouette, while cropped lengths shift attention to hem branding and styling. Both require revised shoulder balance, sleeve proportions, and grading rather than simply enlarging a standard block.

Fiber And Surface Choice

100% cotton fleece gives a dense, natural hand and strong breathability, but allow controlled shrinkage after washing. Ring-spun faces print cleanly; open-end yarns are more economical but can feel drier. 50/50 cotton-poly fleece balances warmth, dimensional stability, and lower cost. Recycled polyester fleece dries quickly and resists shrinkage, although low-grade fibers can pill and need a smooth print face.

Loopback Or Brushed Fleece

240–320 GSM French terry has unbrushed loops inside, making it cooler, more breathable, and suitable for layering. It accepts screen print, DTG, and embroidery well when the face is compact. 280–360 GSM brushed-back fleece traps more air for a softer, warmer interior. Brushing improves loft but can increase lint and should be tested for pilling before approving bulk.

Cold Weather Constructions

300–450 GSM sherpa delivers high loft and insulation for linings, collars, and outdoor pullovers. It is poor for detailed direct printing; use embroidery, patches, or a woven shell panel. 320–500 GSM bonded fleece pairs fleece with jersey, mesh, or a wind-resistant outer layer. Bonding adds structure and weather protection, but reduces breathability and requires wash testing for delamination.

Match Method To Logo

1 mm screen lines and small embroidery text need a smooth, stable face; test artwork on the approved fabric, not a swatch substitute. 100-unit capsule runs often favor DTF or DTG because they avoid the screen setup burden of multi-color printing.

• Use embroidery for premium, simple marks.
• Use screen print for repeat bulk colorways.
• Use DTG for photographic cotton-rich artwork.
• Use DTF for detailed small-run graphics.

Branding Beyond Graphics

2–4 mm woven labels, embroidered patches, applique, and custom drawcords add identity without covering the fleece face. 3D puff embroidery, chenille-style applique, and leather-look patches require placement tests around pockets, seams, and rib edges to prevent distortion.

• Specify label fold, yarn color, and stitch margin.
• Keep patches clear of bulky seams.
• Approve trim samples with the full garment.

Placement And Wash Testing

20–30 wash-cycle testing should check cracking, lifting, thread abrasion, and color change before bulk approval. 1–2 cm clearance from seams, zippers, and pocket openings reduces registration shifts and heat-press bridging.

• Test on the final pile direction.
• Confirm Pantone colors before production.
• Request a decorated pre-production sample.

Stitching And Shoulder Strength

8–10 stitches per inch is a useful starting specification for seaming medium-weight fleece; loose, uneven stitching can open under tension. Specify reinforced shoulder seams with clear tape or twill tape where the garment will carry hanger and wear stress.

• Match thread type and color to the approved sample
• Check armhole seams for skipped stitches
• Request bar tacks at high-stress pocket corners

Ribs, Neck Tape And Seams

95/5 cotton-elastane rib typically recovers better than 100% cotton rib at cuffs, hem and neckline, especially after washing. Require neck tape to cover the back-neck seam, and specify overlock plus coverstitch or clean binding where exposed seams need a finished appearance.

• Record rib weight, composition and relaxed measurements
• Check neckline return after 10 manual stretches
• Inspect inside seams for raw edges and excess trimming

Zippers And Pocket Build

YKK or an approved equivalent zipper should state gauge, finish, puller and tape color in the bill of materials; test it through 20 open-close cycles. Kangaroo pockets need balanced placement, secure corner bar tacks and a cleanly caught seam allowance to prevent distortion.

• Confirm zipper stop position and placket alignment
• Measure pocket opening and left-right placement
• Check pocket bag and body fabric compatibility

Stability And Wash Approval

3–5% shrinkage tolerance is commonly defined by fabric and garment category, but the accepted limit must be written before bulk cutting. Junsheen can retain approved material and graded-pattern records for repeat orders, while buyers should approve measurements, pilling, twisting and color change after the specified wash test.

• State wash method, temperature and drying method
• Compare post-wash measurements against the size chart
• Photograph approved seam, rib and zipper details

Verify Relevant Capability

3 recent fleece samples reveal more than a factory portfolio: inspect fabric weight, rib recovery, seam neatness, print or embroidery registration, and wash results. Ask for comparable pullover references, measurement reports, and photos of inside construction. 100 units per style and color is Junsheen’s stated starting point; confirm MOQ by colorway, fabric, decoration, and size ratio. Request a written quotation separating development, material, trim, decoration, and freight assumptions.

Test Development Communication

1 approved tech pack should trigger a clear feasibility response covering fabric, pattern, grading, trims, risks, sample timing, and revision limits. Ask who owns pattern comments and how Pantone, measurements, and approval changes are recorded. XS–3XL programs need a graded size set, not proportional enlargement of one base size. Request the measurement specification, grade rules, and fit photos before authorizing bulk production.

Audit Production And Export

80,000-plus monthly units and 200-plus workers are Junsheen’s stated capacity indicators, but confirm available capacity for your ship window. Ask for the sampling and bulk critical path, in-line inspection points, final AQL standard, and export destination experience. OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP, or BSCI documentation should be requested only when required by your retailer, material claim, or compliance program. Obtain current certificates, test reports, factory audit scope, packing list samples, and shipping terms in writing.

Treat GSM As One Variable

280 GSM indicates fabric mass, not fiber quality, brushed-face density, recovery, or warmth. Selecting by GSM alone can produce a stiff, weak, or overly bulky pullover. Three wash cycles should confirm shrinkage, torque, color loss, and pilling before bulk approval. Specify fiber blend, knit construction, finish, and an agreed test standard alongside GSM.

Match Artwork To Fabric

1 mm lines and fine halftones can fill in on a brushed fleece face. An unsuitable print method creates blurred logos, cracking, poor adhesion, or an unnecessarily high decoration cost. 100% cotton-rich fleece generally suits water-based or discharge testing, while blends require strike-offs for plastisol, DTF, puff, or silicone. Approve artwork at production size on the actual bulk fabric.

Control Fit And Approval

±1 cm tolerances can materially change a dropped shoulder, sleeve length, or chest ease across XS–3XL. Under-specified measurement charts cause factories to interpret fit differently and make size grading inconsistent. One approved sample is not enough when fabric wash and decoration alter dimensions. Review a washed sample, full measurement sheet, Pantone references, and size set before authorizing bulk.

Evaluate Total Supplier Value

2 dye lots can look different under daylight and store lighting if color approval is informal. Require lab dips or shade bands, define the light source, and retain an approved color standard. 10% lower unit pricing can disappear through rework, late delivery, inconsistent packing, or failed inspections. Compare suppliers on development capability, QC checkpoints, communication, capacity, and repeat-order control—not price alone.

Define The Market Brief

Week 1 should establish customer, retail price, target margin, climate, fit direction, and color plan. Collect 3–5 reference garments, then identify the features to retain, change, or avoid. One written brief should also state launch quantity, sales channel, required delivery date, and 100-unit-per-style-and-color MOQ feasibility. This gate prevents a premium-weight concept from being quoted against an entry-level target cost.

• Target customer and price architecture
• Reference photos with annotated details
• Required delivery date and quantity

Build Production-Ready Specifications

A complete tech pack should define measurements, graded size range, construction, Pantone colors, bill of materials, labels, and packaging. Supply vector artwork for screen print or embroidery, including placement, dimensions, thread colors, and effect notes. Before sampling, confirm fabric weight, composition, shrinkage expectation, rib specification, and decoration method. Junsheen can review a finished pack or develop production details from sketches, samples, or mood boards.

• Measurement chart and points of measure
• Pantone and approved color references
• Print or embroidery vector files

Sample, Approve, And Produce

One prototype normally reveals fit, hand feel, decoration scale, and construction issues that drawings cannot show. Record every revision in dated comments, then approve a sealed size set and pre-production sample before bulk cutting. During bulk production, inspections should cover incoming fabric, in-line sewing, measurements, decoration, and final packed goods. Reserve shipping time after final balance and inspection approval, particularly for multi-country launches.

• Approve fit and measurements
• Approve bulk fabric and trim colors
• Approve pre-production sample
• Review final inspection results