Raised 3D-Knit Sweaters — The Iconic 90s Look, Knitted on Japanese Shima Seiki
Bitter-melon relief stitch with clean edges on both sides. 100% cotton, ~450g/pc, 12 stock colorways or Pantone-matched to your brand. MOQ 100 pcs · 72-hour sampling · DDP worldwide. Custom only — every piece knitted to your order, no ready stock.
🧶 Raised-Texture Knit Sweaters
Bitter-melon relief-stitch sweaters knitted on Japanese Shima Seiki computerized flat-knit machines in our own Dalang factory. The raised 3D texture (relief stitch) is built into the fabric — not printed, not embroidered — with clean edges on both sides. 100% cotton, ~450g/pc, 12 stock colorways or Pantone-matched to your brand. Custom only — every piece knitted to your order, no ready stock.
- Signature raised texture with real depth
- Relief stitch — clean edges on both sides
- 100% cotton, breathable for spring/fall
- Evergreen style — a steady reorder item
Why It Takes a Shima Seiki
The raised 3D texture — what we call bitter-melon knit — comes from relief stitch (挂毛): multiple yarns fed in a specific sequence to build dimensional ridges into the fabric. Clean on both sides, no stray threads. This complex patterning only runs on Japanese Shima Seiki (or equivalent STOLL) computerized flat-knit machines. A standard flat-bed or hand-operated machine simply cannot produce this texture.
- Relief stitch — the core technique behind the raised 3D ridges
- ~450g per piece — substantial, structured drape with real presence
- Clean on both sides — no loose threads, no lining needed
- 100% cotton — mercerized cotton available for enhanced luster
- Kaleidoscopic or solid — multi-color jacquard + raised texture, or single-tone relief
What You Can Customize
ODM or OEM — every sweater is knitted to your spec. No ready stock, no off-the-shelf.
Pattern
Classic bitter-melon relief texture, kaleidoscopic multi-color jacquard, or your own motif knitted in — not printed, not embroidered. The pattern IS the fabric.
Color
12 stock colorways ready to sample, or Pantone-match to develop your own. Minimum 100 pcs per color — mix sizes within the same colorway.
Size
S–3XL adult, plus kids' sizes. Size breakdown per your distribution — tell us your ratio and we'll cut accordingly.
Fabric
100% cotton standard. Mercerized cotton, cotton-wool blends, or acrylic blends available on request.
Trims & Labels
Woven neck labels, hang tags, care labels, custom packaging — all included in your ODM/OEM package.
Two Directions, One Machine
Both produced on the same Shima Seiki floor — pick the route that fits your brand.
Solid Relief Texture
Single-color bitter-melon knit. The texture itself is the statement — understated, architectural, versatile. Ideal for minimalist brands, corporate uniforms, and elevated basics.
Kaleidoscopic Jacquard + Raised Texture
Multi-color all-over pattern with the same 3D raised texture — the full iconic 90s look. Pattern design included in ODM. Ideal for streetwear brands, statement pieces, and boutique collections.
From Your Idea to Your Door
Custom Only — No Ready Stock
| Mode | Custom only (ODM/OEM). No ready stock, no off-the-shelf, no single-piece retail. |
| Machine | Japanese Shima Seiki computerized flat-knit — our own factory floor in Dalang |
| MOQ | 100 pcs per style (mix sizes within same colorway) |
| Sampling | 72 hours; sample fee deducted from first bulk order |
| Bulk production | 2–3 weeks after sample approval |
| Fabric | 100% cotton (mercerized available) · ~450g/pc · cotton-wool / acrylic blends on request |
| Colors | 12 stock colorways, or Pantone-match custom development |
| Trims | Woven labels, hang tags, care labels, custom packaging — included |
| Payment | Flexible — T/T, agreed per order |
| Shipping | FOB or DDP worldwide to your door |
Quick Answers for B2B Buyers
Do you sell ready stock or single pieces?+
No. We are a factory — every sweater is knitted to your order. No ready stock, no off-the-shelf, no retail. MOQ from 100 pcs per style.
Can you make the iconic 90s raised-knit texture?+
Yes — our Shima Seiki machines run relief stitch (挂毛) natively. The raised 3D texture, clean on both sides, is exactly what we do. Solid relief or kaleidoscopic multi-color jacquard — both on the same floor.
Can I get a sample before bulk production?+
Yes — 72-hour sampling. We knit one piece to your spec (color + pattern + size). Sample fee is deducted from your first bulk order.
What's the difference between ODM and OEM?+
ODM: we design the pattern and color combinations, you pick and approve. OEM: you provide the design file, Pantone codes, and spec sheet — we execute exactly. Both include labels, tags and packaging.
Can you match my brand's Pantone colors?+
Yes — send us your Pantone codes and we'll develop a color match. 12 stock colorways are also available for faster turnaround.
What are your machines?+
Japanese Shima Seiki computerized flat-knit machines. These are the industry standard for complex relief-stitch patterns — our own factory floor in Dalang.
What are your payment terms?+
30% deposit to lock your order, 70% balance before shipping. We accept T/T, PayPal, and L/C. You get photos for approval before dispatch — we don't ship against B/L copy.
Can I use my own size charts?+
Yes — we program our machines to your measurement spec, so your sizes fit your market.
Do you offer recycled or GRS-certified yarn?+
Yes — recycled yarn and GRS-certified options are available on request.
Bring us your raised-knit idea — we'll knit it.
Send your design, colors and quantities. We reply within a few business hours.
Start Your Custom Inquiry →WhatsApp: +86 181 6608 4589 · info@bentepromo.com
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Why we don't publish a price
A custom product has no universal price. Two orders for what looks like the same sweater can land far apart, because the number is built from the specifics below — and a factory that quotes you a figure before asking these questions has not costed your order at all.
- Yarn and material — acrylic, cotton, wool and cashmere are different products, not the same product at three prices — the fibre decides hand feel, weight and cost together
- Size and fit — a kids' size and an adult 2XL draw different yarn on a different machine setup, and a full size curve spreads the fixed cost differently
- Knitting structure — a plain jersey knit and a textured relief or intarsia panel run at different speeds on different machines — the construction is the single biggest driver of machine time
- Colour count — every additional colour in a jacquard chart means another yarn feed and another colour change on every row, so a 3-colour motif and a 13-colour all-over pattern are not close in cost
- Wastage and yield — complex charts, textured structures and cut-and-sew patterns lose more material on the machine. That loss rate is a real line in the cost, and it moves with the design
- Quantity — pattern charting and machine programming are fixed costs — the longer the run, the thinner they spread across each piece
- Trims and packaging — woven labels, hang tags, foil boxes, polybags and Pantone-matched yarn all add per piece, and each one is a separate quote line
Send us your design (a sketch or a phone photo is enough), your size range, your quantity and your delivery destination. We come back with a costed quote against the actual product you are buying — usually within one business day. No charge, no commitment. Request a quote →
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.
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