Custom Knitwear Manufacturing
We knit the hard pieces — multi-colour jacquard, intarsia and fine-gauge structures that general suppliers turn down. Own factory in Dalang, ~100 flat-knit machines, MOQ 100, 72h sampling, DDP worldwide.
Walk Through Our Knitwear Factory
From yarn cones to the final QC table — this is the floor where your jacquard, intarsia and relief knits are actually made. ~100 flat-knit machines in Dalang, Dongguan.
The Pieces Other Suppliers Turn Down
Most suppliers handle plain knits perfectly well. Where they quietly back away is everything else: intricate multi-colour jacquard, intarsia, unusual yarn blends, a small run of one difficult style, or a delivery window that is already tight.
That is the work our floor is built for. We own the machines, we program and knit in-house, and we will tell you honestly whether a design is achievable — before you commit to anything.
Most suppliers handle the plain knits. Everything else is what we're built for.
- Multi-colour jacquard up to 13 colours, and intarsia with fine detail
- Unusual yarn blends and raised relief structures
- Small runs of one difficult style before you go to volume
- Delivery windows that are already tight
Every colour is its own yarn, built into the fabric stitch by stitch. There is no ink layer on the surface to crack, fade or peel.
Most suppliers cap out at 4-6 and quietly simplify your artwork. Our own charting and our own machines mean we do not have to.
A printed knit is still a plain knit underneath. A jacquard carries the pattern in the hand-feel, not just the look.
Want the longer version? Read print vs jacquard →
What We Knit
Multi-colour pattern knitted into the fabric — up to 13 colours per chart, sharper and far more durable than print.
Separate colour blocks linked by hand — for artwork with isolated shapes and clean edges.
Traditional all-over patterning with fine stitch detail.
Segment-dyed yarn - colour is in the yarn before the machine runs, so landscape stripes emerge row by row.
Twists, ribs, popcorn and raised relief structures that carry a heavier, more premium hand-feel.
Lightweight merino and cotton knits for layering and year-round programs.
Heavier, softer surfaces suitable for streetwear silhouettes and oversized fits.
High-density logo embroidery, chenille patches and woven labels applied on finished knit.
Washing, softening, colour matching, and Pantone-matched trims and labels.
Three things most knitwear suppliers will not quote
Most suppliers cap out at 4-6 colours per chart and quietly simplify your artwork. We do not have to.
A raised 3D stitch that takes a heavier yarn and a slow, controlled knit — and finishes cleanly on the reverse.
Dense logo work and appliqué on finished knit, without the puckering that thinner machines leave behind.
We Own the Machines, Not a Middleman
Roughly 100 computer flat-knit machines on our own floor in Dalang — the knitwear hub of China. Programming, knitting, linking, finishing and QC are all done in-house.
- ~100 computer flat-knit machines (Shima Seiki / Stoll)
- In-house programming — patterns charted and set on our own floor
- 5-person design team turning sketches into knit-ready patterns
- Linking, finishing, QC and packing under one roof
Our own floor, our own machines, our own programmers — that's how the hard designs actually get made.
Knitted In Our Own Factory
Brand names withheld — ask and we will share references relevant to your category.
Straightforward Terms
| Minimum order | 100 pcs / design | Counted per design — not per colour or size. Split sizes and colourways freely. |
| Sampling | 72 hours | Digital proof first, then a physical knit sample. |
| Bulk lead time | 2–3 weeks | After sample approval, depending on quantity and season. |
| Capacity | ~500 pcs / day | Tell us your deadline and we will say honestly if it is achievable. |
| Delivery | DDP to your door | Freight and duties included — know your landed cost upfront. |
| Payment | 30% + 70% | 30% locks your machine slot; balance before shipping. |
Want the detail behind these numbers? Read how our MOQ works → and our lead time guide →
Built for Own-Range Development
You design your own exclusive or private-label knitwear and need a factory that can actually execute the pattern.
You have the artwork; you need it charted, sampled and produced without the design being simplified.
You want knitwear under your own label instead of reselling someone else's product.
A style your current supplier said was too difficult, too small a run, or impossible in the time available.
Custom Knitwear Manufacturing
How much does it cost?＋
A made-to-order product has no single list price, but there is a published starting point: 100% acrylic with a three-colour jacquard, DDP to the USA. Everything above that is built from your yarn and material, your size range, the knitting structure and colour count, the wastage the design produces, your quantity, and the trims and packaging you choose. Change any one of those and the price changes. The current figure, the eight variables that move it and the terms behind it are in our cost guide: https://bentepromo.com/blog/bulk-personalized-christmas-sweaters-cost-per-unit. Send your design, size range, quantity and delivery destination and we return a costed quote against the actual product you are buying, usually within one business day.
Are you a factory or a trading company?＋
We own the factory. Our knitwear runs on ~100 computer flat-knit machines on our own floor in Dalang, Dongguan — the knitwear hub of China. There is no trading company and no middleman markup between you and production.
What kinds of knitwear can you make?＋
Jacquard (multi-colour, pattern knitted in) up to 13 colours per chart, intarsia, fair isle, cable and textured structures, fine-gauge knits, brushed fleece, rib, and embroidery or appliqué on knit. Sweaters, cardigans, vests, pullovers, beanies and knit accessories.
What is your minimum order quantity?＋
100 pieces per design. MOQ is counted per design — not per colour or size — so you can split a single design across sizes and colourways without multiplying the minimum.
How fast is sampling?＋
72 hours for a physical knit sample in most cases. You also get a digital proof first, so patterns, colours and placement are agreed before anything is knitted.
Can you produce a design another supplier turned down?＋
That is the work we specialise in. Intricate multi-colour jacquard, unusual yarn blends, small runs of a single difficult style, and tight delivery windows are exactly what our own machines and in-house team are set up for.
Do you work with brands developing their own collections?＋
Yes — that is our core customer. Brands, designers and retailers developing their own exclusive or private-label knitwear, rather than reselling someone else's product.
Do you have a design team?＋
Yes. A 5-person in-house design team turns a sketch, reference photo or existing tech pack into a knit-ready chart and machine program — full ODM from concept to bulk.
What does the price depend on?＋
Yarn type, stitch and colour count, design complexity, finishing and quantity. We quote per project instead of publishing a list price, because the same sweater in acrylic and in wool is not the same product at two prices. Send your design, size range and quantity and you get a costed quote back — usually within one business day.
What are your lead times?＋
Bulk is typically 2–3 weeks after sample approval, depending on quantity and season. Capacity is around 500 pcs/day. If you have a hard deadline, tell us upfront — we will say honestly whether it is achievable.
How does delivery work?＋
We ship DDP to your door — freight and import duties included, so you know your landed cost before you commit. FOB and EXW are also available on request.
Can I use my own labels, tags and packaging?＋
Yes. Custom woven labels, hang tags, care labels, Pantone-matched colours and your own size chart — all programmed in.
What are your payment terms?＋
30% deposit to lock your machine slot, 70% balance before shipping. T/T, PayPal and L/C accepted, with photos for approval before dispatch.
How We Protect Your Order
Your money and quality are covered at every step. We welcome third-party inspection (SGS, QIMA, BV) before you pay the balance.
30% deposit, 70% on delivery
Never 100% upfront — pay the balance only before shipping.
Letter of credit (L/C)
We accept L/C — the strongest buyer protection available.
Photo approval before dispatch
Photos and video at every stage, approved by you.
Factory visits welcome
Come see your order being made on our Dalang floor.
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Heavyweight terry and fleece hoodies to your spec — wholesale and private label.
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Argyle, cable and jacquard vests — the cheapest way to prove a complex chart.
Cashmere, merino and wool-blend programmes with composition in writing.
Aran and cable structures with draw-in compensation built into the chart.
The dedicated sweater page — gauges 3G–18G, MOQ 100, 7-step process, DDP.
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What actually differs in the fabric — and in the quote.
A full walk-through of a jacquard program we ran.
Every material, process and finish we run in-house.
All ten crafts on our floor - jacquard, relief, intarsia, space-dye and more.
Bitter-gourd and 3D textures, knitted in-house.
Jacquard logos & custom sizing for dog and cat apparel brands - MOQ 100.
Knitted beanie, scarf and gloves in one boxed set - MOQ 100.
The roll line is knitted and set on a form, not pressed flat.
Placket stabilised before the zip is set, so it stays flat.
The pattern is charted as one design and split at the zip.
The placket axis is charted first, cables built outward from it.
Diamonds knitted as intarsia — clean on both faces, no floats.
Bands charted to close cleanly at the placket, not cut through it.
Blend and twist agreed on a swatch before the yarn is ordered.
Collar knitted at its own gauge so it stands and rolls.
Collar height measured cold and after one wash.
Pom-pom attached through the crown and pull-tested every run.
The sett is rescaled to the scarf width, not stretched to it.
Collar, placket and cuffs charted as their own pieces.
Segment-dyed yarn knitted into landscape stripes - MOQ 100.
Our own factory in Dalang — who we are and how we work.
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Send Us the Piece You Were Told Was Too Hard
A sketch, a reference photo or an existing tech pack is all it takes. We will give you an honest read on feasibility, price and lead time — and if we cannot do it well, we will say so.
