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OWN FACTORY · DALANG, CHINA

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.

A finished multi-colour jacquard knit sweater with an intricate all-over pattern, photographed on a warm grey studio background
What We Are Actually Good At

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
Send a Design for an Honest Read →
Extreme close-up of a 13-colour jacquard knit showing clean colour separation and the yarn structure of the pattern
Side-by-side comparison of a jacquard knit where the pattern is knitted into the fabric versus a printed graphic sitting on the surface, showing yarn structure on the left and printed layer on the right
Knitted in, not printed on

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.

Up to 13 colours per chart

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.

Texture you can feel

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 →

Structures & Techniques

What We Knit

Jacquard

Multi-colour pattern knitted into the fabric — up to 13 colours per chart, sharper and far more durable than print.

Intarsia

Separate colour blocks linked by hand — for artwork with isolated shapes and clean edges.

Fair Isle

Traditional all-over patterning with fine stitch detail.

Cable & textured

Twists, ribs, popcorn and raised relief structures that carry a heavier, more premium hand-feel.

Fine gauge

Lightweight merino and cotton knits for layering and year-round programs.

Brushed fleece

Heavier, softer surfaces suitable for streetwear silhouettes and oversized fits.

Embroidery & appliqué

High-density logo embroidery, chenille patches and woven labels applied on finished knit.

Finishing

Washing, softening, colour matching, and Pantone-matched trims and labels.

Close-up of a raised relief knit structure (bitter-gourd stitch) showing a clean finish on both the front and the reverse sideCollection of six custom knitted sweaters in different structures — jacquard, cable, ribbed, textured and fine-gauge — laid out on a warm grey studio background
Where we differ

Three things most knitwear suppliers will not quote

13-colour jacquard

Most suppliers cap out at 4-6 colours per chart and quietly simplify your artwork. We do not have to.

Bitter-gourd relief

A raised 3D stitch that takes a heavier yarn and a slow, controlled knit — and finishes cleanly on the reverse.

High-density embroidery

Dense logo work and appliqué on finished knit, without the puckering that thinner machines leave behind.

Rows of computerised flat-knit machines on our own factory floor in Dalang, with yarn cones and a clean, brightly lit workshop
Our Floor

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.

Selected Work

Knitted In Our Own Factory

Brand names withheld — ask and we will share references relevant to your category.

Grid of six finished knitwear pieces made in our own factory — a jacquard sweater, a cardigan, a fine-gauge knit, a textured knit and two detail shots
MOQ, Sampling & Lead Time

Straightforward Terms

Minimum order100 pcs / designCounted per design — not per colour or size. Split sizes and colourways freely.
Sampling72 hoursDigital proof first, then a physical knit sample.
Bulk lead time2–3 weeksAfter sample approval, depending on quantity and season.
Capacity~500 pcs / dayTell us your deadline and we will say honestly if it is achievable.
DeliveryDDP to your doorFreight and duties included — know your landed cost upfront.
Payment30% + 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 →

Who We Work With

Built for Own-Range Development

Brands developing their own ranges

You design your own exclusive or private-label knitwear and need a factory that can actually execute the pattern.

Designers & creative studios

You have the artwork; you need it charted, sampled and produced without the design being simplified.

Retailers building own-label

You want knitwear under your own label instead of reselling someone else's product.

Brands with a stuck piece

A style your current supplier said was too difficult, too small a run, or impossible in the time available.

Four card layout showing who we work with: brands developing their own ranges, designers and creative studios, retailers building own-label, and brands whose current supplier turned a piece down
FAQ

Custom Knitwear Manufacturing

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. As a guide, a typical jacquard knit sweater runs roughly $8–18 per piece EXW at 100–1000 pcs. Send your design and quantity for an exact quote.

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.

Buyer Protection

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.

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30% deposit, 70% on delivery

Never 100% upfront — pay the balance only before shipping.

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Letter of credit (L/C)

We accept L/C — the strongest buyer protection available.

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Photo approval before dispatch

Photos and video at every stage, approved by you.

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Factory visits welcome

Come see your order being made on our Dalang floor.

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.

Bente brand banner with the BENTE wordmark, a jacquard knit sweater and the highlights custom knitwear, 100 pieces MOQ and in-house flat-knit machinesCustom knitwear made on our own flat-knit machines in Dalang, Dongguan