Sweater sampling

Sweater and knitwear sampling in 3–5 days.

Share your design direction, commercial target and timing. We review the details, build the first sample and refine it into a production-ready specification.

Women's grey crew-neck sweater, made by Knitwear World

Knitwear sampling

Sweater samples that answer the real questions before bulk.

A sample is where a knitwear idea becomes a specification. We knit your first sample in our own factory in Jiaxing, on computerized flat knitting machines from 3GG to 16GG, so gauge, stitch, weight and hand-feel are judged on a real garment. First samples are normally ready 3–5 days after the details are confirmed, and revisions follow in 1–3 days.

For jacquard and intarsia, we start with a knitted swatch, normally ready 2–3 days after we receive your artwork, to check scale, colour balance and floats. Lab dips match your Pantone references or swatches, and a washed sample confirms the final size and hand-feel. The sample fee is 1.5× the FOB unit price and is credited against your bulk order.

Before sampling

Send the information you already have.

Design input

Tech pack, sketch, physical sample, reference photos or mood board.

Product direction

Target yarn, gauge, colours, size range, construction and expected fit.

Commercial target

Target quantity, price level, launch timing and destination market.

Sampling process

Fast development with visible decisions.

Review

Check feasibility and missing details.

Confirm

Yarn, gauge, measurement and cost.

Knit

First sample in 3–5 days; jacquard starts with a swatch in 2–3 days.

Comment

Review fit and construction; revised samples in 1–3 days.

Approve

Approve the pre-production sample and colours.

What happens after sampling: our production process guide →

Sampling example

One reference picture in, a first sample out.

You don’t need a full tech pack to start. This buyer sent one reference picture with their colours and changes; we developed the jacquard and knitted the first sample for their comments.

Buyer’s reference image: black and ivory scallop jacquard knitted top with burgundy rib trims — **The brief**The buyer’s reference: black and ivory scallops, burgundy rib trims, a crew-neck top and an A-line skirt.

Buyer’s reference image: matching scallop jacquard knitted A-line skirt with burgundy rib waistband and hem — **The brief**The buyer’s reference: black and ivory scallops, burgundy rib trims, a crew-neck top and an A-line skirt.

Knitwear World first sample: scallop jacquard short-sleeve knitted top with pink mock neck and rib trims — **Our first sample**Knitted in the buyer’s colours, with pink rib trims, a mock neck on the top and a straight skirt.

Knitwear World first sample: scallop jacquard straight knitted skirt with pink rib waistband and hem — **Our first sample**Knitted in the buyer’s colours, with pink rib trims, a mock neck on the top and a straight skirt.

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“The samples arrived perfectly! Thank you so much! Great job!”

Textile designer at a retail group in Argentina, by email after receiving the samples

Fees and revisions

Sampling terms without surprises.

The sample is a development tool: it confirms the specification before bulk production.

3nh colour assessment light box with a colour fan guide, used for lab dip and sample colour checks — Lab dips and samples are checked in our 3nh light box under standard light sources.

Lab dipsColour matched to your Pantone references or swatches, before or alongside the first sample.

JacquardFor jacquard and intarsia, we recommend approving a knitted swatch first (ready 2–3 days after we receive the artwork), then the sample, then a washed sample to check shrinkage and pattern alignment.

TimingFirst sample normally 3–5 days after details are confirmed. For jacquard, a knitted swatch is normally ready 2–3 days after we receive your artwork, before the garment sample.

Sample fee1.5× the FOB unit price.

CreditThe sample fee is credited against your bulk order. Design support from our in-house team is free.

RevisionsRevised samples in 1–3 days after your comments. Revisions are not charged extra.

CourierAgreed per project: we can cover courier costs, or ship on your courier account.

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