Question 1

What is the minimum quantity for a knitwear order?

Accepted Answer

Standard production starts at 60 pieces per order, and colour allocation is reviewed separately, so a style with six colours needs a different plan from a style in one colour. Smaller projects can sometimes be reviewed for feasibility. For the smallest practical production question, it is usually more efficient to reduce the number of colours rather than the quantity per colour.

Question 2

Can you supply the yarn itself, or should we source it?

Accepted Answer

Both routes work. We can source yarn against an agreed specification, or we can work with a yarn you nominate. When you already have a specific yarn in mind, sending us the cone, a sample or the supplier reference is the fastest route to an accurate quotation, because the specification becomes unambiguous. When you do not, we will propose two or three candidates and ask for swatches to be knitted before anything is committed.

Question 3

What does 12 GG or 14 GG actually mean?

Accepted Answer

It is the machine gauge, meaning the number of needles per inch on the needle bed. It is a machine and fabric specification, not a yarn count and not the same as the weight category used in hand knitting. A 12 GG fabric is finer and lighter than a 7 GG fabric. The yarn count you need depends on the gauge, the stitch pattern and the fabric weight you are aiming for, and it must be confirmed by a knit trial.

Question 4

Why is the same yarn quoted at different prices?

Accepted Answer

Because a fibre name is not a specification. Price moves with fibre grade, fineness, length, count, ply, twist, spinning route, dyeing, order volume and shade count. Two quotes for the same fibre can differ substantially, and the difference is usually visible in the specification if you ask for it. We will always quote a count, a composition, a spinning route and an order basis so two quotes can be compared.

Question 5

Do you publish yarn prices on this site?

Accepted Answer

No, and the reason is practical. Industrial yarn prices move with the raw material market, the supplier, the order volume, the number of shades, the count and the delivery window. A published price that is not tied to a specific specification and an order basis would be misleading and would quickly be out of date. We quote against a written specification and a defined order.

Question 6

How long does sampling and bulk production take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the scope. A development sample for a new style is normally measured in weeks. Bulk production adds the time for the yarn to be dyed, the fabric to be knitted, the pieces to be cut and made up, and the order to be finished and inspected. The timeline we commit to is set in the quotation against a written specification, and it is the figure we hold ourselves to.

Question 7

Can you work with our own tech pack?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A tech pack with measurements, yarn specification and construction notes is the fastest starting point, because it removes ambiguity. If you do not have a full tech pack, we can work from a reference image, a sample, a sketch or a description, and we will come back with questions and a proposed construction. Either way, the yarn specification should be agreed in writing before the sample is knitted.

Question 8

What certifications do you hold?

Accepted Answer

We will provide the documentation we actually hold, with the issuing body and the certificate number, and we will state clearly what is not covered. We do not publish certification claims that are not supported by a verifiable certificate, and we will tell you where a specific requirement sits in the supply chain so that you can make an informed decision.

Question 9

Can you develop from a yarn we already have?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is often the most efficient route. Send the cone, a length of the yarn or the supplier's reference and we will assess the count, the weight and the behaviour on the machine, then propose a construction. We will also tell you if the yarn is not suitable for the gauge or the structure you have in mind, which saves time later.

Question 10

What causes pilling, and can it be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Pilling is a friction problem rather than a fibre defect. It is driven mainly by short fibre length, by insufficient yarn twist, by an open or brushed fabric construction and by how much abrasion the garment sees in wear. Longer fibre and adequate twist reduce it. A brushed or raised-pile construction cannot be made pilling-free, because the raised surface is the design. Ask for a pilling test result with the method stated, since results from different test standards are not comparable.

Question 11

How do you choose a yarn for a new collection?

Accepted Answer

We work from four inputs: the product type, the target price point, the hand feel you want and the performance priority such as warmth, easy care or drape. From that we propose two to four candidate yarn families with the reasons and the limitations for each, and we ask for a swatch to be knitted and washed before anything is committed. We never promise that a yarn can be produced before it has been knitted, because most of the surprises in production come from the fabric rather than the fibre.

Question 12

Is a higher price yarn always the better choice?

Accepted Answer

No. A more expensive fibre is not automatically more suitable for a product. A premium cashmere is the wrong choice for a high-volume, high-abrasion basic, and an acrylic is the wrong choice for a fine-gauge luxury layer. The right question is whether the specification supports the product, the price target and the care instructions you intend to print. Sometimes a well-specified mid-range blend serves a product better than the most expensive fibre available.

Question 13

What information do you need for a quotation?

Accepted Answer

Useful starting points are the product type, the target quantity per style, the number of colours, the target price point, the season and the market, and any reference, tech pack or sample you already have. Yarn details are welcome but not required; if you have them, send the count with its unit, the composition with percentages and the supplier reference, and it will shorten the quotation considerably.

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