Casualwear / Cut-and-Sew Knitwear
Custom Cut-and-Sew Knitwear Manufacturer
WSL Apparels produces cut-and-sew knitwear and jumper programs for brands and sourcing teams, from 500 pieces per style and colour. Send a tech pack and we return a counter sample before bulk. China handles sampling and complex trims, Bangladesh handles volume, and final inspection follows AQL 2.5.
01 — Fabric
Fabric specifications
Weight follows the season, composition follows your market. These are the bases we work with most on this lane.
02 — Decoration
Finish options
All techniques are supported, including special effects such as metal detailing, abrasion, rips and spray dye.
Printed
Screen print, puff print, heat transfer, DTG, sublimation, reflective print
Stitched
Direct embroidery, applique, woven patches, contrast piping
Washed and textured
Garment wash, enzyme wash, tie-dye, embossing, jacquard
Trims and hardware
Rib cuffs and hem, drawcords, custom zippers, branded pulls
Private label
Woven labels, printed labels, rhinestone and hot drill detailing
03 — Routing
China or Bangladesh
Every inquiry is routed by style complexity, fabric availability, timeline, quantity, and QC risk.
04 — Timeline
How an order runs
The same path every order follows, whether it is 500 pieces or 50,000.
Review the tech pack
We check style complexity, measurements, fabric target, and trim requirements.
Route the order
China or Bangladesh is recommended based on MOQ, timeline, and execution risk.
Develop samples
Samples are usually ready in 7-10 days after details are confirmed.
Confirm materials
Fabric, lab dips, trims, labels, packaging, and size set are approved before bulk.
Produce and inspect
In-line inspection and AQL 2.5 final random sampling protect the shipment.
What to send for a quote
Garment type · Fabric construction · Target handfeel · Color list · Size range · Reference sample or tech pack
Engagement models
05 — Quality
Quality comes first
We treat quality as a fixed requirement rather than something that flexes with the price we are asked to hit. We prefer to supply a stronger garment at a comparable price instead of trimming the specification to chase a cheaper quote.
Material approval
Weight, color performance, handfeel and compliance signed off ahead of bulk cutting, not found out on arrival.
Cut and sew control
Alignment, construction accuracy and workmanship managed panel by panel along the line.
Checks during production
Problems identified while the run is ongoing, not picked out afterwards.
Pre-shipment audit
AQL 2.5 random inspection, results logged before the goods leave. Same benchmark on re-orders.
Best fit for
Brands needing repeatable knit basics · Programs where fabric handfeel matters · Cut-and-sew knit products, not sweater knitting · Collections with multiple fits and fabric weights
Not ideal for
N/A
06 — Cost
What drives your unit price
Five variables decide almost every quote on this lane. Knowing them before you write in saves a full round of emails.
Fabric and GSM
Heavier cloth costs more per kilo and takes longer to sew. The GSM band you pick moves both price and lead time.
Quantity per style / color
Development cost spreads over more units. Below the threshold, setup charges dominate the unit price.
Decoration complexity
Each added operation — print, embroidery, wash — adds cost and another place for defects to appear.
Base selection
China quotes faster with a lower MOQ; Bangladesh wins on unit cost once a style repeats at volume.
Trims and packaging
Custom labels, drawcords, hangtags and branded polybags add sourcing time, sometimes more than the garment.
07 — Questions
Manufacturing FAQ
Is this sweater knitting?
No. This category is for cut-and-sew knitwear made from knitted fabric rolls such as jersey, rib, interlock, and ponte.
Can you control shrinkage?
Yes. We review fabric composition, wash tests, and pattern allowance before bulk production.
Can you source modal or viscose blends?
Yes. We can source soft cellulose blends and suggest alternatives when the target cost or shrinkage risk is high.
What is the minimum order quantity?
China production starts from 500 pcs per style/color for most programs. Bangladesh production is best from 3000 pcs per style/color.
How long does sampling take?
Most samples take 7-10 days after the tech pack, fabric direction, and measurements are confirmed.
Ready to quote?
Send the tech pack, style photos, or target sample.
Direct email: kelvin@wsltextile.com | WhatsApp: +86 158 8091 7666