Knitwear knowledge center
Learn materials, gauges, stitches and development risks
Use this center to understand knitwear terms before reviewing AI proposals, Techpack drafts, sample requests, and material documents.
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Gauge Knowledge
3GG Chunky Gauge Usage Guide
3GG is suitable for chunky, heavy, outerwear-like sweaters and cardigans.
Gauge Knowledge
7GG Midweight Gauge Usage Guide
7GG is suitable for autumn/winter midweight cardigans, pullovers, and half zip sweaters.
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12GG Fine Gauge Usage Guide
12GG works for business, lightweight, spring/autumn knitwear.
Stitch & Knit Structure
Plain Knit Structure Guide
Plain knit has a clean surface, lower cost, and works well for basic styles.
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Stitch & Knit Structure
Cable Knit Structure Guide
Cable knit has strong texture for vintage winter styles, with higher cost and production time.
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Cable knit has visible raised texture and fits vintage, preppy, outdoor, and winter heavy sweater styles. It increases knitting time and yarn consumption. Complex cables may also affect size stability.
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Jacquard Knit Structure Guide
Jacquard works for patterns and multi-color designs, but more colors increase cost and risk.
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Jacquard is useful for patterns, color blocks, brand elements, and all-over designs. Color count, float length, and artwork complexity affect cost, handfeel, weight, and production risk.
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Intarsia Knit Technique Guide
Intarsia suits large patterns and logos, but has high cost and high workmanship risk.
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Intarsia is suitable for large patterns, color blocks, and logos with clear edges, but it is technically complex. For limited budgets, embroidery, woven label, or simpler jacquard can be suggested.
Yarn & Material Knowledge
Wool Blend Yarn Guide
Wool blends suit mid-to-premium autumn/winter sweaters, with warmth and higher cost than cotton acrylic blends.
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Wool blend yarn balances warmth, handfeel, and cost. It fits autumn/winter cardigans, pullovers, and half zip sweaters. Pilling, care, and shrinkage risks should be considered, and composition plus care should be clear in the techpack.
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Cotton Blend Yarn Guide
Cotton blends are suitable for spring/autumn, the USA market, and cost-controlled products.
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Cotton blend yarn has a dry handfeel and stable cost. It is suitable for spring/autumn basics, polo sweaters, and lightweight cardigans. It is less warm than wool yarns but works well for transitional and easy-care products.
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Cashmere Blend Yarn Guide
Cashmere blends suit premium positioning but carry higher sample fee, MOQ, and cost risk.
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Cashmere blends fit premium, gifting, boutique, and quiet luxury positioning with a soft handfeel. Target price, MOQ, sample budget, and supply stability should be confirmed early to avoid price mismatch after development.
Cost Estimation Knowledge
How MOQ Affects Unit Cost
Lower MOQ usually increases unit cost through yarn purchasing, sampling, wastage, and efficiency.
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MOQ affects yarn purchase, dyeing, machine planning, wastage allocation, and labor efficiency. Low MOQ may increase unit price. If the customer has a low target price, recommend stock yarns, core colors, basic stitches, and standard packaging.
Cost Estimation Knowledge
How Logo Method Affects Cost
Embroidery, woven label, jacquard, and intarsia logos have different cost and risk levels.
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Logo cost depends on method, position, size, color count, and artwork complexity. Woven labels and small embroidery are usually more controllable, while jacquard and intarsia cost more. For complex logos, request clear vector artwork and assess whether simplification is needed.
Cost Estimation Knowledge
How Packaging Options Affect Cost
Basic polybags are low cost, while branded polybags, gift boxes, and premium packaging increase cost and MOQ risk.
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Packaging cost depends on material, printing, quantity, accessories, and packing complexity. Basic clear polybags work for samples and cost-control projects. Branded printed polybags, gift boxes, and premium sets are useful for brand projects, but MOQ, sample leadtime, and size should be confirmed early.