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Fine-Gauge

Fine-gauge knitting runs 12-18G needles for dense, smooth, lightweight fabrics - the knits that layer under jackets and read as retail-ready rather than craft. Fine gauge punishes cheap machines: loop irregularity and thin patches show immediately. Ours run dense and even, from merino and cotton programs to dressy retail knits.

Fine-Gauge knit craft - fine gauge knitwear manufacturer

How It Is Made

  1. 1

    Gauge selection. 12G through 18G selected for the fabric weight and drape your program needs.

  2. 2

    Fine yarn prep. Fine-gauge runs demand even, high-quality yarn - uneven yarn shows as bars across the panel.

  3. 3

    Dense knitting. Knitted with loop density monitored so the fabric reads smooth under retail lighting.

  4. 4

    Weight & hand-feel QC. Fabric weight and hand-feel verified against your approved sample before bulk.

What It Is For

Our Capability

Fine-gauge programs run on our own flat-knit machines in Dalang alongside our jacquard and relief work. MOQ is 100 pieces per design, samples in 72 hours, bulk in 2-3 weeks, DDP to the USA and EU.

MOQ
100 pcs
Sampling
72 hours
Production
2-3 weeks
Delivery
DDP USA & EU

FAQ

What is fine-gauge knit?

Knitting on finer needles (higher gauge numbers) for denser, smoother, lighter fabric - the retail look rather than the craft look.

Which gauges do you run?

12G through 18G, matched to your target weight and drape.

Is fine-gauge more expensive?

It takes longer to knit and finer yarn - price sits near mid-range jacquard. Send your spec for a quote.

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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