Climate & Season
Select weight and warmth for your target season.
Our linking and knit construction capability helps buyers choosing between full-fashion linking, cup-seam linking and cut-and-sew finishing each driving a different price point, hand-feel and shoulder line. Full-fashion linking on Shima Seiki and hand-linking stations gives the cleanest seam and best drape for premium programs; cup-seam linking balances cost and cleanliness for mid-tier; cut-and-sew is the workhorse for high-volume basics and chunky styles. We help match the construction method to your target retail price, gauge and quantity, so the sweater feels right in hand and the unit cost lands where the program needs it.
Gauge Range
3GG - 14GG
Quality
Stage-based checks
Manufacturing
Custom knitwear support
Global Markets
USA, Europe and more
Consider practical factors before sampling. The right capability choice affects texture, cost, handfeel, timeline and market fit.
Select weight and warmth for your target season.
Match texture, drape and premium handfeel.
Plan sweaters, cardigans, polos or jackets.
Align with buyer preference and price point.
Our linking and knit construction capability helps buyers choosing between full-fashion linking, cup-seam linking and cut-and-sew finishing each driving a different price point, hand-feel and shoulder line. Full-fashion linking on Shima Seiki and hand-linking stations gives the cleanest seam and best drape for premium programs; cup-seam linking balances cost and cleanliness for mid-tier; cut-and-sew is the workhorse for high-volume basics and chunky styles. We help match the construction method to your target retail price, gauge and quantity, so the sweater feels right in hand and the unit cost lands where the program needs it.
Full-fashion linking (Shima Seiki + hand-linking); cup-seam linking; cut-and-sew construction; gauge range 3GG-18GG; linking stitch density tuned per fibre and gauge.
Premium pullovers and cardigans (full-fashion); mid-tier pullovers, cardigans, vests (cup-seam); chunky-knit basics, oversized styles, kids and pet programs (cut-and-sew).
North America, Europe buyers across premium boutique, contemporary and mass-market price tiers.
Linking method is locked at tech-pack approval and reflected in costing. Mid-program changes from cut-and-sew to full-fashion require re-costing and re-sampling, as the construction substantially changes pattern engineering and labour.
Existing product directions that can use this capability.
Share your concept, sketch or reference.
We recommend gauge, yarn and construction.
We develop samples and refine until approved.
Confirm details, size specs and production plan.
Related materials
We partner with your team to turn ideas into best-selling knitwear. From concept and sampling to bulk production and delivery, our experts guide every step.
Quality manufacturing with on-time delivery.
Fine wool direction for premium lightweight sweaters and refined menswear knitwear.
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