What is the difference between fully-fashioned and cut-and-sew knitwear?

Fully-fashioned knits each panel to shape and links them with minimal waste and cleaner seams; cut-and-sew cuts pieces from knit fabric and sews them, which is faster but wastes more yarn.

Which is better quality?

Fully-fashioned is generally higher quality and more durable for sweaters; cut-and-sew suits certain jersey or lightweight styles. We advise by product.

Does construction affect price?

Yes - fully-fashioned uses more skilled labour and linking; cut-and-sew can be cheaper at volume but wastes more material.

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.