Practical guides to the decisions involved in every knitwear programme. Written for buyers who want to understand their specifications, whether or not they choose to work with us.
GSM (grams per square metre) is the key number that affects how a garment feels, how it drapes and what it costs. Here is how to understand it and choose the right option.
One process step separates these two fabrics, changing warmth, weight, breathability and cost. A direct comparison for hoodie and sweatshirt programmes.
Five questions garment, season, hand feel, target price and decoration method help settle most knitwear fabric decisions.
A complete tech pack shortens sampling and reduces revision rounds. This is what a manufacturer actually needs to see in one.
Why the sample stage matters, what it actually tests, and why approval is the point at which a specification becomes binding.
Two different printing methods with different strengths in artwork detail, fabric compatibility and production volume costs.
Minimum order quantity is not an arbitrary number. Here is what affects it and why it can change depending on style, fabric and customisation.
What private label means, what the buyer provides, what the manufacturer supplies, and where responsibilities line sits
What to ask, what to look for in the answers, and which warning signs are worth considering before making a decision.
What should be inspected before an order is packed, and why end-of-line inspection alone is not enough for quality control.
Guides marked as in preparation are being written. The topics they cover are already explained across our Fabrics, How We Work, Quality Control and Private Label pages. If you have a specific question now, ask us directly.
Send us your tech pack for sampling and quotation. Share the product details, estimated quantity and target requirements, and we will review the specifications and suggest suitable material options with indicative costing.
