Cable & Aran
Cable and Aran knitting builds twists, ropes, honeycombs and lattice structures into the fabric - the heaviest, most dimensional knits in the family. The structures take a heavier yarn and careful chart planning, and they reward you with a premium hand-feel and silhouettes that flat knits cannot reach.
How It Is Made
- 1
Cable chart & layout. Cable crossings, rope widths and panel placement are planned on the chart - bad layouts pull and pucker.
- 2
Heavier yarn prep. Cables take a heavier, loftier yarn - selected and Pantone-matched for structure retention.
- 3
Cable knitting. Crossings are knitted with tension controlled at every transfer - the step that decides whether ropes look sculpted or saggy.
- 4
Steaming & finishing. Cables are set with steam and checked for symmetry across the garment before packing.
What It Is For
- Premium winter and holiday programs
- Heritage Aran and fisherman styles
- Unisex statement knits for retail
Our Capability
Cable and Aran structures are knitted on our own flat-knit machines in Dalang. MOQ is 100 pieces per design, samples in 72 hours, bulk in 2-3 weeks, DDP to the USA and EU. Send a reference photo of the cable style you want - the design team will chart it and quote.
FAQ
What is cable knitting?
A structure where stitch groups are crossed over each other, forming rope-like raised lines. Aran is the traditional Irish family of cable patterns.
Is cable knit heavier?
Yes - cables take a heavier yarn and more machine time, which is exactly the premium hand-feel buyers want for winter.
Can you knit a custom cable layout?
Yes - send a reference photo. The design team charts your crossing layout and quotes from the actual structure.
Send your artwork, get an honest recommendation
Not sure this is the right craft for your design? Send the artwork anyway - our in-house team will recommend the technique that renders it best and quote both options.
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