Custom Sweater for the US Market — Viscose with Pleating
We supply sweater to US buyers on a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same US-graded fit on every reorder. Programmes start at 100 pieces per style per colour, ship to Savannah, and are documented for US import — fibre content labelling, country of origin and HTS classification are prepared before the goods leave the factory.
Most US buyers come to us after one of two problems: long lead times that miss the selling season, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. Our answer is to lock the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and measurement tolerance in inches — before a single bulk yard is cut.
Specification
| Product | Sweater |
|---|---|
| Market | United States |
| Base fabric | Viscose |
| Decoration / finish | Pleating |
| Fabric weight | 11.0-13.5 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ASTM F1816 |
| Ship to | Savannah (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Bonding Construction — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Puff Printing — available on Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation in US measurements
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Viscose-spec prototype graded to US XS-3XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for US retail
Built for the US calendar
American programmes are planned around holiday gifting. That means the sampling rounds, the freight mode and the customs paperwork have to be decided at quotation stage, not at ex-factory. We build the production schedule backwards from your in-stock date and flag the two points where a US programme usually slips — colour approval and freight booking.
Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements in inches and workmanship. Shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength are recorded on the first bulk lot and held as the reference for reorders, so sweater batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
Start your US programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
