What affects custom knitwear cost most?

Yarn composition, gauge, style complexity, color count, quantity, finishing and packaging are major cost factors.

Why is a small knitwear order more expensive per piece?

Fixed costs - yarn dye-lot minimums, machine setup and line changeovers - are spread over fewer pieces, so the per-unit cost is higher at low volumes. The trade-off is much lower upfront inventory risk.

Does yarn choice change the sweater price a lot?

Yes. Acrylic and cotton blends are the most economical; merino, alpaca and cashmere blends raise the unit cost significantly.

What does Licheng Knitwear manufacture?

We focus on men's sweaters, cardigans, knit jackets, jacquard knitwear and private label knitwear. We support B2B buyers with OEM/ODM development, sampling and bulk production planning.

Do you support low-risk trial orders?

Ready sample styles and selected custom programs can support lower-risk trials before larger seasonal orders.

Can a brand order a sample before committing to a production run?

Yes. Brands, including new labels preparing a first collection, can pay for a sample and see it before placing a production order. Two routes: a ready sample of a published style at USD 60 per piece in about 7 days, or a development sample from your tech pack at USD 150 per style, covering yarn sourcing, knit programming, one prototype and one revision round, in 15-25 days. Cashmere and mohair styles are quoted individually and shipping is charged at cost. Production starts only after you approve the physical sample, at our minimum of 30 pieces per colour with sizes mixed inside the 30. A sample does not commit you to a production run; we do not make garments for personal use.