Export Sweaters & Knitwear Sourcing in Bangladesh
Source fine to coarse gauge sweaters (3GG to 14GG pullovers, cardigans, turtlenecks, cable knits) manufactured with automated Stoll and Shima Seiki flat knitting in Bangladesh.
Knitting Gauges
3GG, 5GG, 7GG, 12GG, 14GG
Coarse chunky cables to ultra-fine gauge corporate pullovers.
Yarn Compositions
Cotton, Acrylic, Merino, Lambswool, Cashmere Blends
Cotton-acrylic (50/50), 100% Cotton, Chenille, and recycled yarns.
Knitting Technology
Computerized Jacquard & Intarsia
Automated German Stoll & Japanese Shima Seiki flatbed machines.
Compliance Standards
BSCI, SMETA, WRAP, OEKO-TEX
Strict needle-detection protocols and calibrated linking machines.
Sweater Sourcing & Manufacturing Capabilities
Sweater manufacturing requires deep technical mastery in yarn tension, linking, and wash formulation. Apparel Emporium partners with Bangladesh’s premier sweater manufacturers to supply luxury-feel pullovers, holiday jacquards, and workwear cardigans to major retail brands worldwide.
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Sweater B2B Manufacturing Specifications & Quality Parameters
Verified manufacturing parameters, production lead times, and global buyer standards.
| Manufacturing Parameter | Specification Details | Buyer & Quality Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Knitting Gauge Range | Coarse gauge: 3GG, 5GG, 7GG (chunky winter knits, cardigans, cable pullovers); Fine gauge: 12GG, 14GG (corporate sweaters, lightweight vests) | Fully computerized flatbed Stoll (CMS) and Shima Seiki (SVR/SSG) machines. |
| Yarn Compositions | 100% Cotton, 50/50 Cotton/Acrylic, 100% Cashmere-like Acrylic, Merino Wool Blends, Lambswool, Mohair, Chenille, Alpaca blends | High yarn twist stability and anti-pilling treatments (tested to ISO 12945-2). |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1,200 – 1,500 pcs per style for running in-stock yarns; 2,500 pcs for custom dyed/spun blends | Flexible color breakdowns (e.g. 500 pcs per colorway). |
| Sampling Lead Time | Yarn swatch & stitch tension: 3 – 5 days; Proto / Fit Sample: 7 – 10 days; Salesman Sample (SMS): 15 – 20 days | Experienced sweater programmers delivering precision computer stitch files. |
| Bulk Production Lead Time | 45 – 60 days from final yarn lot & linking approval (up to 70 days for imported custom wool) | Scheduled container loading at Chittagong port with moisture-controlled packaging. |
| Stitch & Pattern Capabilities | Full Jacquard, Intarsia, Cable Knit, Fisherman Rib, Pointelle, Tuck Stitch, Milano Rib, Plating, Dip-Dye Washes | Clean linking with calibrated gauges (no seam ridges or puckering). |
| Needle Safety & QA Protocols | Dual-pass 9-point conveyorized metal detection (ferrous 1.0mm, non-ferrous 1.2mm, stainless 1.5mm) | Zero metal tolerance; strict needle reconstruction records kept for each workstation. |
| Quality Inspection Standards | AQL 1.5 Major Defects / AQL 2.5 Minor Defects (MIL-STD-105E) | Dimensional stability, loop formation, weight per dozen, and wash test validation. |
| Factory Social Audits | amfori BSCI (A/B), SEDEX SMETA 4-Pillar, WRAP Certified, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, RSC Accord Safety | Shared SEDEX reports prevent duplicate third-party audit expenses. |
Available Sweater Catalog Items
Showing 24 ready-to-source export styles
Sweater Sourcing FAQs for Global Buyers
Common questions about manufacturing, lead times, audits, and custom tech-packs.
What knitting machines are utilized in your partner sweater factories?↓
Our partner facilities are equipped with computerized flat knitting machines from world-class makers Stoll (Germany) and Shima Seiki (Japan), capable of complex intarsia, multi-color jacquards, and structured rib textures.
What are the MOQ and lead time requirements for sweater manufacturing in Bangladesh?↓
For standard running yarns (cotton, cotton-acrylic, acrylic), MOQs start from 1,200 to 1,500 pieces per style. Bulk production lead time is 45 to 60 days following PPS and trim approvals.
How do you prevent needle breakage and guarantee buyer safety?↓
All factories enforce strict needle control policies: broken needles must be fully reconstructed before a replacement is issued. Every sweater passes through two independent conveyorized metal detectors before final poly-bag packing.
What is the seasonal production calendar for fall/winter sweater orders?↓
We recommend initiating yarn development and proto sampling between January and March, finalizing purchase orders by April/May, allowing container shipments from July to September.
Request 2026 Sweater Factory Profile & Line Sheet
Direct access to verified social audits, machine lists, yarn counts, and wholesale FOB price sheets for sweater.
Full Social Audit Reports
BSCI (A/B), SEDEX SMETA 4-Pillar, WRAP Gold
2026 Production Line Sheets
Woven, Circular Knits & Sweater styles with FOB indicators
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