DIVISION 04 • FLAT KNIT APPAREL

Sweaters / Flat Knit Sourcing & Coordination

Gauge 3GG to 14GG knitwear, cardigans, crewnecks, turtlenecks & blended wool pieces with automated jacquard and intarsia capabilities.

DIVISION OVERVIEW

Manufacturing Orientation & Technical Scope

Flat knit production requires precise yarn tension, linking accuracy, and shape-retention finishing. Stitch Crfts partners with modern facilities equipped with automated flat-bed knitting machines to produce knitwear from lightweight fine merino blends to chunky textured wool knits.

Factory VettingDedicated Facility Matching

Matched exclusively to required construction & gauge.

Quality BenchmarkAQL 1.5 / 2.5 Major Standards

Pre-production, inline audits & final inspection sign-off.

Sweaters / Flat Knit apparel production and craftsmanship in Bangladesh
ACTIVE DIVISIONSWEATERS / FLAT KNIT
REPRESENTATIVE STYLES

Core Product Types & Silhouettes

Capability examples representing commercial collections developed with our international brand partners.

STYLE 01

Crewneck & V-Neck Pullovers

Everyday fine-gauge knit sweaters in cotton, wool, and cashmere-touch yarns with linked rib trims.

STYLE 02

Cardigans & Button-Front Knits

Shawl collar cardigans, lightweight layering pieces, and relaxed open-front knitwear with horn or corozo buttons.

STYLE 03

Turtlenecks & Mock Necks

Form-fitting and relaxed roll-neck sweaters with seamless neck joins and shape-retaining elasticized cuffs.

STYLE 04

Textured & Cable Knits

Heritage Aran cable patterns, fisherman rib knits, pointelle details, and waffle textures in mid-to-heavy gauges.

STYLE 05

Knit Vests & Sleeveless Knits

Versatile transitional layering pieces with clean armhole binding and structured hems.

RAW MATERIAL SOURCING

Materials, Yarns & Fabric Versatility

We collaborate with qualified spinning and textile mills to source certified, high-grade base fabrics tailored to buyer specifications.

Natural Yarns
  • 100% Combed Cotton Yarns
  • Merino Wool & Lambswool Blends
  • Cotton / Cashmere Blends
  • Organic Cotton & Linen Yarns
Technical & Blended Yarns
  • Viscose / Nylon Crepe
  • Recycled Poly / Acrylic Blends
  • Space-Dyed & Melange Yarns
  • Bouclé & Chenille Novelty Yarns
Gauge Ranges
  • Fine Gauge Computer Flat Knits
  • Medium Gauge Knits & Textures
  • Heavy & Chunky Cable Knits
TECHNICAL SAMPLING

Development & Construction Capabilities

Our in-house technical merchandising team bridges creative design intent and factory execution:

Fully fashioned computer programming on automated flat-bed knitting systems
Yarn count calculations, tension adjustments, and swatch strike-off turnaround
Intarsia, jacquard, and multi-color engineered patterns
Manual and automated cup-seaming and dial-linking inspection
QUALITY BENCHMARKS

Dedicated Inspection Checkpoints

Specific structural and physical tolerances monitored for sweaters / flat knit production:

Pilling resistance and surface abrasion testing
Shape retention and recovery after repeated dry-cleaning and laundering
Loop security to prevent dropped stitches or unravelling seams
Precise weight and tension balance across front, back, and sleeve panels
COMPLIANCE & ETHICAL SOURCING

Manufacturing Partner Standards

All sweater manufacturing units operate under verified social audit standards (BSCI, SEDEX), with yarn suppliers certified under Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) or OEKO-TEX.

INITIATE SOURCING

Ready to Source Sweaters / Flat Knit?

Send us your tech packs, target fabric specifications, or target FOB pricing. Our team will review requirements and coordinate with specialized partner facilities.