Jacquard Sweater Manufacturer
Fair Isle and jacquard sweaters, knitted to shape on flat-bed machines — priced honestly for what multiple yarns across a row do to the machine, at 500 pieces per style.
- 500
- Piece MOQ per style (sweater knit)
- +7–10
- Days for a custom knit and dye run
- BSCI
- Audited social compliance
Colourwork is where knitwear briefs most often go over budget without the buyer being told. A jacquard or Fair Isle pattern carries several yarns across every row, which changes the speed of the machine, the amount of yarn used and the finishing. This page explains what that does to a quote before you commit to the design.
What we produce
Fair Isle and jacquard colourwork in sweaters — the Fair Isle jacquard crewneck shown here is our own production. Colourwork is entirely producible; the point of this page is what it costs in machine time, yarn and finishing, so you can design with that in view.
What multiple yarns across a row change
A plain rib uses one yarn. A jacquard pattern carries several across the row, which slows the machine, raises yarn consumption and adds finishing where the floats are secured. A four-colour jacquard and a plain rib are therefore different garments commercially, even at the same size.
We flag that at quote rather than after you have committed to the design. If the budget is tight, send the artwork and we will tell you which part of it is carrying the cost.
Minimum, colourways and lead time
Jacquard sweaters start at 500 pieces per style, with sizes inside the style. Within one design you can generally run more than one colourway because the programming is shared; with colourwork, the exact split depends on the yarns and the pattern and is confirmed at quote.
A custom knit and dye run adds 7–10 days to standard 12–15 day production, with sampling in front. As with all sweaters, confirm early in the year for autumn-winter.
What to send us
- The artwork, with the number of colours and the size of the repeat
- A reference garment if you have one, so we can read the stitch and the hand-feel directly
- The yarn you have in mind, so we can confirm what we can source
Products for this
Services that support it
The capabilities behind this programme — or see everything we do in-house.
Other ways brands work with us
- Sweater & KnitwearCable knits, cardigans, fine-gauge pullovers and jacquard, knitted to shape on flat-bed machines and linked by hand. This runs on its own floor at 500 pieces per style — higher than our 50-piece jersey minimum, and we lead with that rather than discovering it at quote.
- Cable Knit SweatersCable-knit sweaters in Aran-style textures — crewnecks, roll-necks and turtlenecks from our own floor, knitted to shape on flat-bed machines and finished by hand, at 500 pieces per style.
- CardigansSweater-knit cardigans, ribbed, button-through and open-stitch, knitted to shape on flat-bed machines and finished by hand, at 500 pieces per style.
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Jacquard Sweater Manufacturer — What We Produce
Examples from our production floor. Every piece is made to your specification — click any sample to inspect high-resolution fabric texture and finishing details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for jacquard sweaters?
Jacquard and Fair Isle sweaters start at 500 pieces per style, counted per design rather than per size. We confirm the exact minimum when we quote.
Why does a jacquard sweater cost more than a plain one?
Multiple yarns carried across each row slow the machine, increase yarn consumption and add finishing where floats are secured. A four-colour jacquard and a plain rib price differently, and we say so at quote.
Can you make a Fair Isle sweater?
Yes — there is a Fair Isle jacquard crewneck on this page, from our own production.
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| Specification | What we commit to |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | From 50 pieces per style for knitwear — woven from 300 pieces per style, 25 pieces per colour for garment dyeing |
| Lead time | 25–35 days from order to shipment — 12–15 days on the line for orders up to 2,000 pcs |
| Sampling | USD 60 blank / USD 85 branded, + USD 45 shipping — credited against bulk |
| Payment terms | 50% before production, 50% before shipment |
| Decoration | Screen printing in-house; embroidery via partner factory |
| Certification | BSCI certified facility |
| Shipping | Door-to-door delivery, freight included in unit price |
Ready to talk it through?
Send a tech pack, a sketch, or just a reference photo and we'll come back with itemised pricing within 24 hours. Minimum order is from 50 pieces per style.
See it before you order it
The fastest way to judge a factory is to hold what it makes. Send us your design or tech pack and we will make a sample to your spec in 7–10 days.
USD 60 for a blank or USD 85 with your branding, plus USD 45 shipping. Sample cost credited against your bulk order.
Ready to Start Your Production?
Get an itemized, factory-direct quote within 24 hours — fabric options, decoration costs, timelines, and shipping, all priced out.
Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
Not ready to talk yet? Hold one first — made to your spec in 7–10 days, and credited against your bulk order. Request a sample from USD 60.
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