KNIT TOP · DR2601
DALANG · DONGGUAN · CHINA
Custom KnitwearFrom Idea to Production
Develop sweaters, cardigans, knit tops and dresses with our Dalang team. We help you choose yarn, refine the fit and coordinate bulk production.
- Start with a reference
A sketch, photo or existing garment can be enough to start sampling.
- Review before production
Check yarn, knit texture and fit on the sample before approving bulk.
- 60 pieces per order
Standard minimum. Smaller first runs are reviewed case by case.
THE KNITWEAR SHOWROOM
Find a style for your next collection
Browse new arrivals and previously developed styles. Use a style code to discuss yarn, colour, fit and construction for your order.
New Design References
Explore 11 knitwear references for custom development. Yarn, construction and pricing are confirmed for each project.
Drag to browse · Select the centre garment to open its style page
Signature Collection
Explore previously developed styles and select a garment to see its neckline, construction and silhouette.
PULLOVERS · DK0361
Draped V-Neck Pullover
Side-button detail · Draped neckline
CARDIGANS · DK0151
Light Pink Button Cardigan
V-neckline · Ribbed knit texture
KNIT TOPS · DK0566
Boatneck Batwing Knit Top
Boat neckline · Three-quarter sleeves
KNIT DRESSES · DK0200
Scoop-Neck Ribbed Midi Dress
Sleeveless · Round neckline
Drag to browse · Select the centre garment to open its style page
FOR NEW BRANDS
Build your first knitwear collection
Bring a design idea, a reference or a target budget. We’ll help define the first sample, work through material options and review what your first run will need.
Explore the New Brand Program →
A DOCUMENTED PROJECT
Development Decisions in Practice
A project example shows how a brief becomes a set of reviewable material and construction decisions.
KNITWEAR DEVELOPMENTRECORDED STAGE · PAID SWATCH DEVELOPMENT
From Concept Images to Paid Swatch Development
A new brand shared a wrap-cardigan concept with priorities around black colour, hand feel and subtle shimmer. The first step was paid swatch development to compare material directions before a full garment sample.
- Starting pointConcept images and product priorities
- Development focusColour depth, hand feel and controlled shimmer
- Recorded stageMaterial development; full garment sampling is the next stage
Meet the Dalang team coordinating development and project communication. Meet our team →
INSIDE KNITWEAR PRODUCTION
From Yarn to Finished Knitwear
See how knit panels are made, joined, pressed and checked. These workshop photographs show the operations behind the specifications we agree for each project.
01 / KNITTINGFlat Knitting
Knit panels to the agreed programme, stitch structure and yarn direction.
02 / ASSEMBLYLinking & Assembly
Join knitted panels and review the seams, neckline and garment shape.
03 / FINISHINGPressing & Finishing
Shape and press the garment as part of the agreed finishing process.
04 / CHECKINGGarment Checks
Review garment appearance and handling against the approved requirements before packing.
See the full production process →
We coordinate production through independent partner facilities, with responsibilities agreed for each project. Explore our production network →
KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY
Understand the knit before you order
Learn how to compare materials, describe a garment and prepare a clearer brief.
How to tell knitwear materials apart
- Check fibre content. Read the label or ask for the yarn specification.
- Look at the knit. Compare stitch size, density and surface texture.
- Handle a swatch. Check softness, weight and drape before choosing.
01 / MATERIALSYarn Knowledge
Understand fibre, yarn construction and hand feel before sampling.
Explore yarn knowledge →Read: Cotton Yarn →
02 / GARMENT DETAILSKnitwear Details
Explore stitches, necklines, sleeves and silhouette.
Explore knitwear knowledge →Read: Gauge & Texture →
03 / BUYINGBuyer Guides
Prepare for quotations, sampling and production checks.
Browse buyer guides →Read: How MOQ Works →Illustrative study images; they do not represent a customer project or a specific production partner.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Recent articles for buyers
How a raised motif is built on knitwear
Coiled cord, stacked layers and loop pile, and why the stitch edging decides whether it survives washing.
Tonal embroidery: relief instead of colour
Same-colour thread has nothing to hide behind. Where satin stitch, French knots and cord succeed or fail.
Intarsia vs jacquard: read the edge
The two look identical in a photo. The reverse side and every colour boundary tell you which one you have.
Developing your knitwear sample, step by step
What to settle about yarn, colour, measurements and sample approval before bulk production.
Planning 100 knitwear sets with a USD 4,000 budget
An illustrative budget shows which sampling, production and packing costs to clarify.
Trading company or direct factory?
Compare who handles development, production and communication before choosing a partner.
LET'S START WITH YOUR BRIEF
Let's Discuss Your Next Knitwear Style
Send a reference image or style code, estimated quantity and target date. Tell us whether you need custom development or ready stock.