Wholesale Pullovers Built for Your Brand From 100 Units

Core Fleece Styles

280–360 GSM crewnecks suit unisex essentials and back-to-school programs; rib recovery at cuffs, hem, and neck is a key repeat-order check. 300–420 GSM hooded pullovers serve streetwear and cold-weather assortments. Confirm hood depth, drawcord channel, kangaroo-pocket alignment, and reinforced pocket corners.

Zip And Knit Options

Quarter-zips fit smart-casual, golf, and layered autumn ranges; specify zipper length, collar stand, and zipper-tape color before sampling. Fine-gauge knit pullovers target elevated retail and trans-seasonal capsules. Link-and-link seams, neck stabilization, and wash testing matter more than graphic decoration.

Fashion-Led Fits

Oversized pullovers suit youth and streetwear buyers, but require deliberate shoulder drop, sleeve length, and chest grading rather than simply upsizing. Cropped fits work for womenswear and fashion capsules. Set finished body length by size and test hem recovery to prevent ride-up after laundering.

Performance Pullovers

180–280 GSM performance pullovers suit training, travel, and outdoor layers. Choose moisture management, stretch recovery, flatlock seams, and reflective details only where the target activity supports their added cost. 100-unit-per-style-and-color programs are commercially useful for testing a new silhouette before committing to an ongoing bulk range.

Weight And Hand Feel

180–240 GSM jersey feels breathable and suits spring layers; 280–330 GSM French terry gives structured, year-round weight. 350–450 GSM brushed fleece delivers a warmer, softer interior but adds bulk. 5–8% allowance is common for cotton shrinkage unless fabric is pre-shrunk or garment-washed. Ring-spun cotton feels smoother and prints more cleanly than open-end yarn.

Fiber Performance

100% cotton offers breathable comfort and strong screen-print compatibility, but may shrink and wrinkle. Cotton-poly blends dry faster, hold shape better, and usually pill less when quality yarn and finishing are specified. 30% recycled polyester can support recycled-content programs, but verify fiber certification and color consistency. Wool blends provide insulation for premium cold-weather pullovers yet need careful wash instructions and anti-pilling evaluation.

Technical Fabric Selection

200–300 GSM performance knits can add stretch, moisture management, or brushed warmth for active and travel-oriented lines. Confirm recovery, dye migration risk, and whether silicone or water-based ink is compatible before approving artwork. 1 wash test before production should check torque, shrinkage, pilling, colorfastness, and print cracking. Sample approval should reflect the intended decoration and finishing route.

Silhouette And Fit

XS–3XL programs need graded patterns, not a uniformly enlarged base size. Confirm body length, shoulder drop, sleeve pitch, chest ease, rib recovery, and whether the pullover is regular, cropped, oversized, or extended-size. 2 sample rounds are common when a sketch or reference garment lacks measurements. Junsheen can develop patterns, grading, prototypes, and size sets; approve a fit sample before pre-production.

• Kangaroo, welt, or concealed pockets
• Quarter-zip, half-zip, or crew neck
• Rib cuffs, hem bands, and collar depth

Materials, Trims And Branding

280–360 GSM brushed fleece suits warmer, structured pullovers, while 250–320 GSM French terry offers a lighter loopback option. Match cotton blend, yarn feel, Pantone color, shrinkage allowance, and wash target to the selling season. 1 approved trim card should cover zipper finish, drawcord, eyelets, rib color, labels, hang tags, and branded packaging. Request swatches and a decorated sample before confirming bulk materials.

• Woven main, size, and care labels
• Custom zipper pulls and drawstrings
• Folded polybags or branded mailers

Decoration Selection

1-color vector artwork at larger quantities usually favors screen printing for durable, economical coverage. DTG handles photographic gradients and small runs, while embroidery, appliqué, and patches add dimension but increase stitch, placement, or setup cost. 3D puff ink, silicone, foil, flocking, garment dye, acid wash, brushing, and anti-pilling treatments require strike-offs. Test decoration after washing because fleece pile, rib stretch, and dark dyes can alter the final result.

• Embroidery: logos and durable raised detail
• Heat transfer: multicolor short-run graphics
• Appliqué: varsity lettering and texture

Seams And Reinforcement

8–12 stitches per inch is a practical starting range for many sweatshirt seams; fabric weight and seam type determine the final specification. Check straight, even stitch lines, balanced thread tension, secure thread ends, and no skipped stitches. 2×2 or 1×1 rib joins at neck, cuffs, and hem need clean overlock attachment and coverstitch or twin-needle finishing where specified. Reinforce pocket corners, side-seam splits, drawcord exits, and high-stress shoulder areas with bartacks or approved alternatives.

Ribs, Necklines, And Surface

90% recovery after controlled stretch is a useful rib benchmark; confirm the approved target with the fabric supplier. Neck openings should lie flat, return to shape after wear simulation, and show no waviness or seam twisting. 100% of bulk fabric should match the approved hand feel, color, weight, and pile direction within agreed tolerances. For brushed fleece, inspect for uniform napping, no bald patches, loose fibers, or harsh abrasion marks.

Tech Pack And Sample Gates

1 tech pack should state fabric composition and GSM, stitch and seam types, reinforcement locations, rib specification, measurement points, grading rules, tolerances, and post-wash shrinkage allowance. Include artwork placement and construction photos when details are unusual. 1 pre-production sample must use approved bulk-equivalent fabric, trims, pattern, and decoration. Measure every graded size, then wash-test it before signing the sample against the sealed reference.

Final Inspection Records

AQL inspection plans commonly use 2.5 for major defects and 4.0 for minor defects, subject to the buyer’s contract. Inspect incoming fabric, in-line sewing, finished measurements, decoration, and packed goods against the approved standard. 3–5 wash cycles can reveal shrinkage, spirality, color loss, pilling, seam puckering, and neckline distortion before release. Junsheen should retain approved patterns, graded size sets, material records, and inspection findings to support repeat-order consistency.

Match Product Capability

280–420 GSM fleece, French terry, sweater knits, and cut-and-sew pullovers require different machinery and finishing knowledge. Ask for recent comparable styles, measurement specs, and wash-test references. 100-unit starting quantities can suit capsule launches, but confirm whether the MOQ applies per style, color, fabric, or size ratio. Verify capacity separately from MOQ.

• Relevant pullover constructions
• Extended-size grading capability
• Decoration and wash options

Audit Development And Communication

1 approved fit sample should precede size-set and pre-production approvals. Require a dated critical path covering fabric booking, lab dips, strike-offs, sample revisions, and bulk release. 24-hour replies are useful only when they include technical answers, not sales assurances. Assign one contact to maintain the tech pack, comments, Pantone references, and change log.

Verify Quality And Compliance

4 inspection stages—fabric receipt, in-line sewing, measurement review, and final packed-goods inspection—reduce late surprises. Request the supplier’s AQL standard, tolerance chart, defect reporting method, and corrective-action process. OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP, and BSCI claims should be verified for the relevant facility or material, not accepted as generic statements. Confirm test requirements for colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling, and restricted substances.

Compare Commercial Transparency

2 comparable quotations can reveal omissions when every line states fabric composition, GSM, trims, decoration, packaging, sampling, freight terms, and payment milestones. Confirm production lead time after sample approval and material confirmation. 1 direct factory may offer better engineering access, while a trading company may consolidate categories. Ask who owns development, production control, export documents, and final quality responsibility.

Buying Only on Price

A 5% lower unit quote can disappear through rework, rejected goods, or poor wash performance. Compare like-for-like quotations covering GSM, fabric composition, trims, decoration, packaging, testing, and Incoterms. A 100-unit MOQ may carry higher development cost per piece than a bulk program. Ask suppliers to identify fixed sampling, pattern, and setup charges separately.

Approving Vague Specifications

One reference photo cannot define a production garment. Issue a tech pack with graded measurements, tolerance, Pantone references, artwork size and placement, stitch details, labels, and packaging. A pre-production sample should match the approved specification sheet. Record all approved changes in writing before bulk cutting.

Skipping Fabric Performance Tests

5% or more shrinkage can turn an approved fit into a failed delivery after laundering. Test finished fabric and decorated panels for wash shrinkage, spirality, pilling, and colorfastness before approval. 300–400 GSM fleece and French terry need separate wash evaluation because construction and finishing affect recovery. Specify the test method, wash temperature, and acceptance limit.

Mismatching Decoration And Fit

High-density prints and heavy embroidery can stiffen lightweight pullovers or distort stretch areas. Match artwork to garment weight, panel location, and expected wash use; approve a decorated sample. XS through 3XL requires more than enlarged body widths. Review a graded size set for shoulder balance, sleeve length, body proportion, and grading increments.

Inspecting Only Finished Goods

Final inspection is too late to correct cut-panel, measurement, or print-placement errors economically. Set checkpoints for incoming fabric, first-off production, in-line measurements, decoration, and packed-carton audit. A written AQL level, measurement tolerance, and defect-photo process gives both sides a usable release standard. Retain approved samples and production records for repeat orders.

Position The Customer

1 target customer profile should state fit preference, climate, retail channel, and price ceiling. Collect 6–10 reference garments, separating useful details from protected logos or copied artwork. 2 launch colors usually give a first collection enough choice without multiplying fabric minimums. Rank each reference by silhouette, weight, hand feel, and decoration.

Build The Tech Pack

1 complete tech pack records measurements, graded size chart, construction, Pantone colors, artwork placement, labels, and packing method. Missing callouts become assumptions during sampling. 100-unit programs benefit from one approved base block before adding colors or graphics. Confirm the size range and tolerance standards before a pattern is cut.

Approve Materials And Samples

280–360 GSM French terry suits many year-round pullovers, while 320–450 GSM fleece creates a warmer brushed interior. Review swatches for shrinkage, pilling, color, and decoration compatibility. 1 prototype checks proportions; a revised fit sample checks corrections; a size set checks grading. Freeze fabric, trims, measurements, artwork, and wash method before approving pre-production.

• Test wash shrinkage and twisting
• Check embroidery or print strike-off
• Approve shade band for every color

Release Bulk With Controls

1 signed purchase order should match the approved pre-production sample, final costing, quantity by color and size, delivery terms, and packaging specification. Changes after cutting can create rework, delays, and mismatched inventory. 3 inspection points—incoming materials, in-line sewing, and final packed goods—catch defects before dispatch. Confirm carton markings, barcode needs, and balance payment timing before global shipping.