Bulk Womens Knitwear OEM From 100 Units

Sweaters And Pullovers

12-gauge crewnecks, V-necks, turtlenecks, and relaxed drop-shoulder pullovers anchor autumn and winter assortments. Fit must control shoulder width, sleeve pitch, body ease, and rib recovery; cables, intarsia, and multiple yarn colors raise labor, MOQ pressure, and cost.

Cardigans

3 silhouettes—button-front, cropped, and longline—support layering and transitional-season sales. Plackets, button quality, pocket construction, and a clean neckline affect sampling time and unit cost, especially across extended-size grading.

Knit Tops And Polos

14- to 18-gauge fitted tops, polos, shells, and collared styles suit spring capsules and year-round basics. Stretch targets, neckline stability, and close-body fit require size-set approval; contrast collars and engineered stripes increase setup complexity.

Dresses And Skirts

2-piece options including rib dresses, sweater dresses, A-line skirts, and pencil skirts create coordinated merchandising. Length, hip ease, opacity, and waistband recovery are critical; fully fashioned shaping or jacquard panels add cost versus simple rib programs.

Matching Sets

2-piece knit sets pair a cardigan, top, pullover, skirt, or wide-leg pant for higher basket-value stories. Shared yarn dye lots and matched gauges protect color consistency, while separate size ratios and two patterns influence planning quantities.

Cold-Weather Accessories

3 accessory families—beanies, scarves, and gloves—extend winter collections with lower fit risk. Rib depth, pom-poms, embroidery, lining, and multi-color jacquards affect knitting time and cost; accessories can help consolidate color-yarn minimums.

Cotton

100% cotton offers breathable, low-static comfort and a matte hand. Ring-spun yarn feels smoother than open-end, but can grow unless rib recovery and wash testing are specified.

Wool And Wool Blends

30–80% wool blends deliver warmth, resilience and a premium surface. Specify shrinkage limits, anti-moth storage guidance and a softener or mercerized fiber when next-to-skin itch is a risk.

Cashmere Blends

5–20% cashmere adds softness and elevated positioning without full-cashmere cost. Longer fibers and tighter twist reduce fuzzing, yet gentle washing remains essential.

Viscose And Modal

70–100% viscose or modal creates fluid drape, cool touch and saturated color. Blending with nylon improves strength because cellulosic yarn can lose stability when wet.

Synthetic And Recycled Fibers

Acrylic or polyester blends provide color retention, warmth and economical machine care. Recycled content needs traceable certification and pilling tests; excessive acrylic can feel less breathable.

Choose Knit Construction

3-gauge to 12-gauge machines create visibly different weight, density, and surface character; finer gauges suit lightweight pullovers, while lower gauges suit chunkier cardigans. Rib, jersey, cable, Milano, and pointelle stitches should be specified on the tech pack.

• State gauge, stitch map, yarn composition, and finished measurements.
• Approve a hand-feel swatch before full garment sampling.

Plan Color And Artwork

Pantone references, yarn shade cards, and approved lab dips reduce color drift between development and repeat production. Yarn-dyed stripes, jacquard, and intarsia require mapped artwork with exact colors, dimensions, and placement; intarsia generally adds setup, lead time, and MOQ pressure.

• Supply editable vector artwork and a repeat scale.
• Approve strike-offs for logos, stripes, and multicolor motifs.

Finish Private-Label Details

2 to 5 branded components can be coordinated at sampling: woven main labels, size labels, wash-care labels, hang tags, and custom polybags. Embroidery, appliqué patches, custom buttons, and individually printed packaging add supplier coordination, so prioritize them after fit and yarn approval.

• Confirm label copy, fiber content, country-of-origin, and care symbols.
• Keep a signed pre-production sample as the bulk reference.

Gauge And Stitch Density

7GG to 12GG suits many women’s sweaters; higher gauges create a finer surface but need adequate yarn strength. Approve the gauge, stitch length, finished GSM and a measured swatch before production.

Linking And Seam Quality

Fully fashioned panels should be linked cleanly, with no dropped stitches, open joins or bulky seam ridges. Check side seams, armholes and underarms under light tension, then turn garments inside out.

Ribs And Stable Edges

1×1 and 2×2 ribs must recover after repeated stretch rather than remain wavy. Test necklines, cuffs, hems and shoulder seams for balanced tension, secure tape or reinforcement where specified.

Shaping, Fit And Wash Tests

XS through 3XL require graded shaping at the shoulder, bust, waist, sleeve and armhole; simply enlarging a base size distorts balance. Junsheen can retain approved patterns and graded size sets for repeat programs. Before bulk approval, wash-test samples for shrinkage, spirality or twisting, color transfer and pilling; compare post-wash measurements to tolerances. Final inspection should verify measurements, stitch defects, seam strength, color consistency, labels and packed quantity.

• Confirm approved yarn, gauge, stitch length and measurement tolerances.
• Inspect rib recovery, neckline shape and shoulder stability.
• Wash-test each colorway and record results before release.

Relevant Knitwear Experience

Request 3–5 recent sweater or cardigan samples matching your gauge, silhouette, and finishing level. Compare seam stability, rib recovery, hand feel, and wash appearance against your reference garment.

Machinery And Capacity

Ask for the machine gauge range, linking capability, monthly output, and production-line photos. A credible supplier explains whether fully fashioned panels, cut-and-sew knits, or both suit the design.

Sampling And Technical Support

Require a dated sampling path covering pattern review, yarn swatches, prototype, size set, and pre-production sample. A complete tech pack should identify measurements, stitch construction, Pantone colors, trims, labels, and tolerances.

MOQ, Materials, And Compliance

Confirm MOQ by style, color, and yarn before development; 100 units may work for a focused capsule but depends on construction. Request fiber-content records, colorfastness or pilling test reports when relevant, and current factory credentials such as BSCI, WRAP, OEKO-TEX, or GOTS if claimed.

Communication, QC, And Shipping

Set one written critical-path timeline with approval dates, bulk start, in-line inspection, final inspection, and shipment. Ask who issues measurement reports, handles AQL decisions, books freight, and communicates delays before placing a deposit.

Buying Yarn On Price

100% acrylic may meet a target cost yet pill, lose shape, or feel unlike the approved hand. Request fiber content, yarn count, twist, anti-pilling standard, and a knitted swatch before committing.

Skipping Wash Testing

3 wash cycles can expose shrinkage, spirality, color bleeding, and seam distortion missed in a new sample. Approve measurements and appearance after the agreed care method, not only at first fitting.

Leaving Specs Ambiguous

XS–3XL requires a measurement chart, grading increments, tolerance ranges, and clear points of measure. Send a tech pack with stitch details, labels, artwork placement, and a signed size-set approval.

Missing Gauge And Color Controls

7GG, 12GG, and 16GG create materially different weight, density, and visual coverage. Specify gauge, stitch density, Pantone reference, lab dip approval, and acceptable shade variation before bulk dyeing.

Setting Unrealistic Orders

100 units per style and color can suit a capsule, but multiple colors and complex trims raise development and material risk. Confirm sampling, yarn booking, production, inspection, and freight milestones against the launch date.

Ignoring Packing And Imports

1 polybag specification, carton mark, barcode, country-of-origin label, and shipping mark should be approved before production. Confirm destination labeling, fiber-content rules, HS classification, and importer documentation with the responsible party.

Define Customer And Price Tier

Two buyer decisions—target customer and retail price—set silhouette, fiber, and finish. Define size range, sales channel, and planned gross margin before requesting quotes. Three competitor benchmarks reveal price gaps and acceptable quality. Build a 6–12 SKU opening assortment around proven wardrobe needs.

Select Styles And Materials

Three core shapes, such as a cardigan, pullover, and sweater dress, reduce development risk. Choose yarn composition, gauge, stitch, and trims for each style. 160–280 GSM knitwear suits many midweight programs, while yarn swatches confirm hand feel, recovery, pilling, and wash behavior.

Build The Technical Brief

One tech pack should specify front and back flats, measurements, construction, labels, packaging, and tolerances. Include stitch references, gauge, fiber content, and approved Pantone colors. Two sample rounds are common: a development sample followed by a corrected fit sample. Record every change in a dated comment sheet.

Approve Fit And Color

One graded size set from XS through 3XL verifies shoulder balance, body length, sleeve proportion, and grading increments. Approve measurements against a signed specification sheet. Pantone-approved lab dips or knit-downs prevent color interpretation disputes. Test wash shrinkage, colorfastness, seam appearance, and pilling before bulk release.

Control Production And Reorders

100 units per style and color can start an OEM program when materials and specifications are confirmed. Issue a purchase order with quantity, ex-factory date, payment milestones, and final packing instructions. Two inspection points—in-line and final packed goods—catch measurement, construction, and labeling errors. Track 30-, 60-, and 90-day sell-through by size and color to refine repeat orders.