Certified Knitwear Buying House
Your knitwear partner in Bangladesh
We match each order to the right audited factory, manage quality end-to-end, and give growing European brands one accountable partner, not a factory to chase.
Our certified factory network
The right factory, every time.
We don't sell one factory's capacity. We match each product to the best-suited audited factory in our network, so capability meets your brief, not the other way round.
Quality, owned end-to-end.
Independent QC at every stage, from sampling to final inspection, so what you approve is what you receive. No surprises in the box, no quality drift in production.
One accountable partner.
One contact. One point of responsibility. No factory-chasing, no language barriers, no surprises, just one partner who answers for the whole programme.
9+
years in the trade
12+
dedicated factories for full production
25+
factory network as required
5
major certifications
What We Do
We are your sourcing team in Bangladesh, without you needing one.
Waistitch is a buying house. You bring the design, the tech pack, or simply the idea. We handle everything between that and a finished garment landing at your door: factory selection, sampling, production management, quality control, compliance, and logistics.
You get one accountable partner instead of a network of factories to manage from afar.
Working with a single factory
- Limited capability
- New supplier when range grows
- Factory self-checks quality
Working with Waistitch
- Right factory for each product
- Same partner as range grows
- One accountable contact
Our Process
Six steps. One accountable partner.
Inquiry
You share a tech pack, sketch, sample, or idea.
You get: A clear, fast response, usually same day.
Factory Match
We select the best-suited audited factory from our network for your product type.
You get: The right capability, not just available capacity.
Sampling
We develop samples free for serious inquiries.
You get: Physical proof of quality before commitment.
Production
We manage the full production run and timelines.
You get: On-schedule manufacturing, actively managed.
Quality Control
Independent inspection at in-line and final stages.
You get: What you approved is what ships.
Delivery
We coordinate finishing, packing, and export logistics.
You get: One invoice, one contact, delivered.
The Waistitch Difference
A factory sells you its capacity. We sell you the right factory.
A single factory can only make what it makes. When your needs change, you start over. Waistitch works across a network of vetted, certified factories, so as your range grows, your partner stays the same.
That is the difference between a supplier and a partner.
Products
Knitwear is what we do best.
Knitwear is the heart of Waistitch: our specialty, our gateway, and the foundation of every partnership. From a single jersey tee to a full co-ordinated set, knit is where our factory network, quality systems, and experience run deepest.
Core Families
Built on knit. Extended into sweaters.
Knitwear
T-shirts, polos, tops, leggings, joggers, sweatshirts, hoodies, sets, and co-ords in single jersey, pique, interlock, rib, fleece, and French terry.
Our deepest capability, strongest QC, and widest factory choice.
Sweaters
Pullovers, cardigans, crew and v-neck styles, plus fine and chunky gauge knits.
A natural way for clients to consolidate more of their knit range with one partner.
Full Range
Across men, women, and children.
Menswear
Tops
Polo shirts, t-shirts, long-sleeve tees, henleys.
Layering
Sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, cardigans.
Bottoms
Joggers, knit trousers, shorts.
Activewear
Performance polos and tees, training tops, athleisure sets.
Ladieswear
Tops
T-shirts, fashion tops, tank tops, crop tops, long-sleeve tops, bodysuits.
Bottoms
Leggings, joggers, knit trousers, shorts, lounge bottoms.
Sets & Co-ords
Matching two-piece sets, loungewear sets, travel sets.
Layering
Sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters, cardigans.
Activewear
Sports tops, leggings, performance tees, athleisure co-ords.
Childrenswear
Girls
T-shirts, tops, leggings, joggers, knit dresses, sets and co-ords, zero-size sets.
Boys
T-shirts, polos, joggers, shorts, sets, zero-size sets.
Layering
Sweatshirts, hoodies, sweaters.
Activewear
Sports tees, leggings, joggers, athleisure sets.
Category Extension
If it's knit, we'll make it.
Tell us what you need. If it is a knit item, we will develop it with the right factory in our network, whether that means a new ladies' silhouette, a menswear staple, or a full kids' programme.
Production Facts
The numbers buyers look for.
MOQ
Flexible MOQ according to your needs, product type, fabric, and decoration.
Sample
Typical sample development takes 7-14 days.
Production
Bulk production usually takes 45-75 days, actively managed.
Knit Fabrics
Single jersey, pique, interlock, rib, fleece, French terry, waffle, slub, and more options according to buyer requirements.
Fibre Options
Cotton, organic cotton (GOTS), cotton blends, polyester, viscose, modal, recycled blends, and more options according to buyer requirements.
Decoration & Finish
Screen, digital and sublimation print, embroidery, garment dye, silicon wash, enzyme wash, and AOP.
Compliance & Quality
Compliance is where we begin, not where we compromise.
European brands carry real responsibility for how their garments are made. We make that responsibility easier. Every factory in the Waistitch network holds the certifications that matter, and we keep documentation ready so your due diligence is clear from the start.
Certifications
Audited. Documented. Ready when you ask.
GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard
Proves
Organic fibre and clean processing.
Why it matters
Unlocks premium organic and sustainable brand programmes.
OEKO-TEX 100
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Proves
Fabric tested free of harmful substances.
Why it matters
Safety assurance for kidswear and skin-contact knit.
BSCI
Business Social Compliance Initiative
Proves
Audited social and labour compliance.
Why it matters
Supports European supply-chain due-diligence expectations.
SEDEX / SMETA
Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
Proves
Ethical trade audit and transparency.
Why it matters
Lets buyers verify ethics independently.
GRS
Global Recycled Standard
Proves
Recycled content and responsible processing.
Why it matters
Supports verified recycled-fibre programmes and buyer sustainability claims.
Quality Gates
Five quality checks on every order.
Every batch carries a QC record. Issues are caught early, not discovered by your customers.
Pre-production sampling
Buyer sample approval before any bulk cut.
Fabric & trim inspection
Incoming goods checked against specification.
In-line checks
Independent inspection while production is active.
Final random inspection (AQL)
Statistically valid final check before packing.
Documented sign-off
QC record completed before shipment.
Sustainability & Responsibility
Responsible by design, not as an afterthought.
Responsible sourcing is not a separate promise at Waistitch. It is built into how we choose factories, materials, compliance paths, and quality controls from the first conversation.
Doing it right is simply how we work.
Responsible routes
Organic, recycled, safe-material and audited-factory routes are selected by programme need, not added as a cosmetic claim.
Organic capability
GOTS-certified organic cotton sourcing through audited production partners.
Safe materials
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 options for skin-contact garments and kidswear.
Ethical factories
BSCI and SEDEX/SMETA-audited factories matched to the right product brief.
Recycled options
Global Recycled Standard routes for verified recycled blends where the programme requires them.
Transparency
Clear documentation, factory matching logic, and quality records for each order.
FAQ
Clear answers before the first sample.
Our Story
Four partners. One craft. A legacy carried forward.
Waistitch was founded in 2017 by four partners who shared one belief: that a buying house could be a true partner to its clients, not just a link in a chain.
Before Waistitch existed, the four of us worked side by side inside a family garment business with twenty-five years of manufacturing heritage. For two formative years we learned the trade from the inside - how a garment is engineered, how a factory truly runs, and how trust between a maker and a buyer is built.
We started young, but we started ready. That grounding shaped everything we do: we don't sell capacity, we take responsibility for outcomes, and we treat every order as if our name is stitched into it - because it is.
"We carry forward a legacy of craftsmanship, and built our own house on top of it."
Building Our Own House
From a manufacturing heritage to a buying house brands trust.
What began as four partners with a deep respect for the craft has grown into a buying house trusted to source, manage, and deliver knitwear for brands who care about getting it right.
Nearly a decade on, the founding belief has not changed. We still answer for every order from first sample to final delivery - one partner, one point of responsibility, start to finish. The heritage we trained in taught us the work. The house we built taught us the standard. Both are stitched into every garment we ship.
What We Stand For
Four values. Practised, not posted.
Craft
A stitch placed by design, never by accident. We come from a manufacturing heritage and it shows in the product.
Honesty
We tell you the real timeline and the real status, always. No surprises, good or bad.
Accountability
Four founders, personally answerable. One partner, fully responsible from inquiry to delivery.
Precision
We measure first, then build. Foundations get done right so everything that follows is right.
The People Behind Waistitch
Four founders. One table.
When you work with Waistitch, you work directly with the people whose names are on the company, not a distant account handler.
Saprava Roy
Operations & Client Direction
Leads operations, key decisions, and client relationships with clear accountability.
Chowdhury Izaz Mahmud Akib
Client Partnerships & Coordination
Main client contact, coordinating communication, requirements, and follow-ups.
Nafiz Salehin Mahin
Quality, Compliance & Operations
Oversees quality, compliance, production follow-up, and operational checks.
Shahriar Hossein Onick
Factory Relationships & Sourcing
Manages factory relationships, sourcing routes, and capability matching.
Our Journey
One partner. One point of responsibility.
Before 2017
All four founders trained together inside a family garment business with twenty-five years of manufacturing heritage - learning the trade from the factory floor up.
2017
Waistitch Apparels is founded by the four partners: a buying house built on craft, accountability, and a belief that a supplier could be a true partner.
2017 to today
A trusted, certified factory network grows around knitwear programmes for brands who care about getting it right.
Today
Waistitch partners with growing European brands - certified knit sourcing, end-to-end management, and one accountable point of contact.
Contact
Let's build something together.
Send us your tech pack, a reference sample, or simply an idea. We'll respond quickly, suggest the right approach, and develop a sample at no cost for serious inquiries.
Replies usually same day, Dhaka hours.
Fast for quick questions and updates.
Office
Visit by appointment.
Updates, factory news, new capabilities.
Planning your next knit programme?
Send us your tech pack or idea.
We'll match it to the right factory and develop a sample at no cost to you. The first conversation is always free and always useful.
Start a conversation