Sweater Manufacturer | Since 1998 | Knitwear
Custom Sweater Manufacturer for Knitwear Brands
Sweaters are cozy essentials - from chunky cable knits to lightweight pullovers. Custom knitting ensures perfect gauge, quality construction, and premium handfeel. SDF Clothing, a full-service clothing manufacturer in Bangladesh, produces sweaters from pullovers to cardigans, cable to fully fashioned. From 300 pieces per style with full customization.
Sweater Categories We Manufacture
Pullover Sweaters
Classic pullover sweaters for casual wear. Various necklines, sleeve lengths, and fits. Ideal for everyday collections and casual brands.
Cardigans
Versatile cardigans for layering. Button-front or zip options, various lengths and styles. Perfect for transitional seasons and layering collections.
Cable Knits
Classic cable knits for textured styling. Various cable patterns, chunky gauges, premium handfeel. Essential for winter and heritage collections.
Fully Fashioned Sweaters
Premium fully fashioned sweaters for luxury positioning. Shaped construction, seamless panels, superior fit. Ideal for premium and luxury brands.
Knit Patterns
Custom knit patterns including cable, rib, plain, jacquard, and intarsia. Pattern development available for unique brand identity.
Gauge Options
- ✓ 3GG (chunky, winter weight)
- ✓ 5GG (medium, versatile)
- ✓ 7GG (fine, lightweight)
- ✓ 12GG (ultra-fine, luxury)
- ✓ 14GG (ultra-fine, premium)
Knit Patterns
- ✓ Cable knits (classic textures)
- ✓ Rib knits (stretch, structure)
- ✓ Plain knits (smooth, basic)
- ✓ Jacquard knits (patterns, designs)
- ✓ Intarsia knits (colorwork)
MOQ and Pricing
MOQ: 300 pieces per style minimum. Applies per design, colorway, and size range.
Sweater manufacturing costs vary by gauge and complexity:
- ✓ Basic pullover: $12-20 per piece
- ✓ Cable knit: $15-25 per piece
- ✓ Fully fashioned: $18-30 per piece
Pricing includes yarn, knitting, finishing, basic branding, and standard packaging. Custom patterns, fully fashioned construction, and premium packaging are additional.
Sweater Production Timeline
Standard sweater production timeline from order confirmation to shipment:
- ✓ Yarn sourcing: 7-14 days
- ✓ Sampling: 10-14 days
- ✓ Bulk production: 30-40 days (basic styles)
- ✓ Quality inspection: 2-3 days
- ✓ Packing and shipping: 3-5 days
Total timeline: 55-75 days from order to delivery. Complex cable knits add 10-15 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for sweater manufacturing?
300 pieces per style minimum. This applies per design, colorway, and size range. Lower quantities possible at higher per-piece cost for sampling or prototype runs.
What sweater styles do you manufacture?
We manufacture pullover sweaters for casual wear, cardigans for layering, cable knits for classic styling, fully fashioned sweaters for premium quality, and various knit patterns. All styles available with customization options.
What gauge options do you offer?
We offer 3GG (chunky, winter), 5GG (medium, versatile), 7GG (fine, lightweight), 12GG (ultra-fine, luxury), and 14GG (ultra-fine, premium). Gauge selection affects fabric weight and handfeel.
What knit patterns do you offer?
We offer cable knits (classic textures), rib knits (stretch, structure), plain knits (smooth, basic), jacquard knits (patterns, designs), and intarsia knits (colorwork). Custom pattern development available.
How much does sweater manufacturing cost?
Sweater manufacturing costs vary by gauge and complexity. Basic pullover: $12-20 per piece. Cable knit: $15-25 per piece. Fully fashioned: $18-30 per piece. FOB Bangladesh pricing from 300 pieces minimum.
How long does sweater production take?
Standard sweater production timeline: 30-40 days from yarn receipt for basic styles. 40-50 days for complex cable knits. 10-14 days for sampling before bulk. Yarn sourcing adds 7-14 days.
Need custom sweater manufacturing for your knitwear brand? Contact SDF Clothing here with your sweater styles, gauge preferences, and quantity. We will quote pricing, lead time, and development timeline within 48 hours. From 300 pieces minimum.
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Why Partner with SDF Clothing?
Sweater knitting happens on our own machines, with gauge — typically 7GG to 12GG depending on the weight you want — set and held consistently across a production run rather than varying batch to batch the way subcontracted knitting sometimes does. GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, BSCI, WRAP, and ISO 9001 certification cover the facility.
We handle both intarsia knitting for large blocks of color and jacquard knitting for smaller repeating patterns, plus the blocking and finishing steps that set a knit sweater's final shape and drape. Minimum order is 300 pieces per style, with yarn sourcing, knitting, finishing, and export documentation included.
Knitwear categories like sweaters benefit from Bangladesh's roughly 54% knitwear export share and the trade terms that come with it: continued EU duty-free access under Everything But Arms through November 2029 despite LDC graduation in November 2026, and a 20% US tariff cap from late 2025 that keeps exposure below Chinese-made knitwear facing Section 301 duties.
Ready to start? Request a sample or contact our team for a detailed FOB quote within 48 hours.