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Knitwear Program

Our Knitwear Program features a range of fully fashioned flat-knit garments from knit sweaters to knit beanies.

When creating knitwear via LabwearOS, you have a wide range of customization modules to create your fully custom piece of clothing.

This guide explains all customization modules.

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Fit

Pre-engineered Fits

Our pre-engineered fits are based on the most commonly requested silhouettes from brands worldwide. Developed through extensive community feedback, these fits provide a strong foundation.

Custom Fit

If you need adjustments or a fully unique fit, our custom fit tool lets you input specific measurements, and we’ll develop a knit pattern. This may include the creation of custom panels, pockets, and cuts.

Custom Knitwear Styles
Custom Knitwear Production

Yarn

Standard Yarns

We offer a selection of 3 high-quality yarns.

- 100% Cotton

- 30% Alpaca, 30% Nylon and 40% Acrylic

- 100% Merino

Other Compositions

At higher MOQs, we can source specific yarn compositions like wool and hemp from a large range of yarn providers.

Knitwear Yarns
Custom Knitwear Manufacturing Portugal

Yarn Colour

For all yarns, please select colours from the colour cards:

Download Colour Cards

Special note for Cotton:

When selecting a cotton yarn, you have two options: choose a color from the colorcard or opt for garment dyeing (vegetable dye). If you prefer vegetable dyeing, please provide a specific Pantone TCX code for the desired color.

Knitting Structure

Select from a range a range of knitting structures:

Jersey

single-knit with a smooth front and slightly textured back

Rib

alternating knit and purl stitches, highly elastic

Jacquard Interlock

double knit with smooth front and back (reversible), heavier weight

Vanisé Rib

two different yarns are used in plating, creating a contrast effect

Gauge

Gauge is the term used to describe the needle spacing and yarn dimensions.

 

It can be defined as the number of needles per unit inch. It is the major factor in determining the knit's density and appearance.

The larger the gauge, the finer the knit you will get.

Endings

The endings include the knit of the collar, cuffs, and hems. You can select from a range of pre-engineered styles.

 

Or you can request our development services to develop custom specifications for endings and knit patterns.

Embellishments

Jacquard

is a knitting method that creates textured patterns directly into the knit structure rather than being printed or embroidered. This technique allows for intricate, multi-dimensional designs with varying textures, colors, and raised or recessed areas.

Embroidery

is a stitching technique that decorates fabric by sewing thread directly onto the garment, creating textured, durable designs.

Patches

are made from laser cut pieces of fabric or pre-made embroideries that are sewn onto garments.

Labels

We offers 3 different label materials:

- Polyester

- Raw cotton canvas

- Woven label

You can choose how the labels should be applied:

- Inseam Loop (under neck-tape) 

- On the back (stitched left and right)

You can also provide your own trims and send them us.

Need more Support?

Talk to our Manufacturing Experts

Talk directly with our clothing manufacturing experts to get guidance on fabrics, fit, customization, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and timelines. Our team can help you set up smooth clothing production in Portugal with the support of our Labwear OS platform.

Get an Instant Quote

Quickly estimate clothing production costs and compare different options while keeping your timeline in mind. Our tool helps you plan ahead with clear pricing and lead times, so you can design and launch your collection with confidence.

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