# Waistitch Apparels

> Waistitch Apparels is a certified knitwear buying house in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, founded in 2017 by four partners from a garment-making family. It matches each knitwear order to the right audited factory and manages sampling, production, quality control, compliance and delivery for brands in Europe and worldwide.

## Key facts
- Type: knitwear buying house (sourcing partner), not a single factory; works with 12+ dedicated factories and a wider 25+ factory network.
- Location: 21/9, Paradise Tower, Jamtola, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Office hours Sunday – Thursday, 09:00 – 18:00 (GMT+6).
- Products: T-shirts & tops, Polo shirts, Sweatshirts & hoodies, Joggers & bottoms, Activewear, Sets & loungewear, Sweaters & cardigans, Kids & baby basics — for men, women and children.
- Production facts: MOQ: Flexible (Set by product type, fabric and decoration. Trial orders welcome.) Sampling: 7–21 days (Typical sample development time once the brief is clear.) Bulk production: 45–90 days (Usual production window, actively managed against the plan.) Knit fabrics: 8+ (Single jersey, piqué, interlock, rib, fleece, French terry, waffle, slub and more.) Fibres: Cotton & more (Cotton, GOTS organic, blends, polyester, viscose, modal and recycled blends.) Decoration: 8+ finishes (Screen, digital and sublimation print, embroidery, garment dye, washes and AOP.)
- Services: Factory selection, Sampling & development, Production management, Quality control, Compliance, Logistics.
- Certifications in the factory network: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OEKO-TEX® 100 (OEKO-TEX Standard 100), amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), SEDEX / SMETA (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), GRS (Global Recycled Standard).
- Process: 1. Inquiry, 2. Factory match, 3. Sampling, 4. Production, 5. Quality control, 6. Delivery.
- Founders: Saprava Roy (Operations & Client Direction); Chowdhury Izaz Mahmud Akib (Client Partnerships & Coordination); Nafiz Salehin Mahin (Quality, Compliance & Operations); Shahriar Hossein Onick (Factory Relationships & Sourcing).
- Contact: sapravaroy@waistitchapparels.com · akib@waistitchapparels.com · WhatsApp +880 1896-065301 · enquiry form at https://waistitchapparels.com/contact/

## Pages
- [Home](https://waistitchapparels.com/): Certified knitwear buying house in Bangladesh: T-shirts, polos, hoodies, joggers, activewear and sweaters from audited factories, with free samples.
- [About](https://waistitchapparels.com/about/): Founded in 2017 by four partners from a garment-making family, Waistitch is a knitwear buying house in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, built on craft and honesty.
- [What we do](https://waistitchapparels.com/what-we-do/): Your knitwear sourcing team in Bangladesh: factory selection, sampling, production management, quality control, compliance and logistics.
- [Products](https://waistitchapparels.com/products/): T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, activewear, sets, sweaters and baby basics in jersey, piqué, rib, fleece and French terry, made in Bangladesh.
- [Process](https://waistitchapparels.com/process/): Six steps with one accountable partner — inquiry, factory match, sampling, production, quality control and delivery — plus five quality gates per order.
- [Compliance](https://waistitchapparels.com/compliance/): Knitwear from audited, certified factories in Bangladesh — GOTS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, amfori BSCI, SEDEX/SMETA and GRS — with documents on request.
- [FAQ](https://waistitchapparels.com/faq/): Answers for knitwear buyers: minimum order quantities, free samples, lead times, factory network, certifications, trial orders and payment terms.
- [Knitwear guide](https://waistitchapparels.com/knitwear-manufacturing-bangladesh/): How to source knitwear from Bangladesh: what it makes best, fabrics and finishes, MOQs, sampling and lead times, certifications and a first-order checklist.
- [Contact](https://waistitchapparels.com/contact/): Send your tech pack, reference sample or idea to Waistitch Apparels in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Same-day replies and free samples for serious inquiries.

## Buyer's guide: knitwear manufacturing in Bangladesh
Knitwear manufacturing in Bangladesh means producing T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, activewear and sweaters in Bangladeshi knit factories — usually through a buying house that picks the right audited factory and manages sampling, production and quality for you. Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter, and its knit sector knits, dyes and finishes most of its own fabric in the country, which keeps knitwear lead times short.

### Why source knitwear from Bangladesh?
Knitwear is Bangladesh’s strongest category. Factories here produce knit basics and fashion knits for European brands every day, so they work to European fit, colour and testing standards.
- Knit made at home: yarn is knitted, dyed and finished in the country, which keeps lead times short and quality under control.
- Scale and skill: from small trial orders to large programmes, the capacity and experience are already there.
- Green factories: Bangladesh has more LEED-certified green garment factories than any other country.
- Access to Europe: garments from Bangladesh enter the EU duty-free under the Everything But Arms scheme, which runs into a transition period after the country’s LDC graduation.

### What knitwear does Bangladesh make best?
Almost any knit garment, for men, women and children. The most common programmes are:
- T-shirts and tops — crew and v-neck tees, long-sleeves, tanks and bodysuits.
- Polo shirts — classic and performance polos with knitted or tipped collars.
- Sweatshirts and hoodies — crew sweats, pullover and zip hoodies in brushed or loopback fleece.
- Joggers, leggings and activewear — training tops, sports leggings and athleisure sets.
- Sets and loungewear — matching two-piece sets and co-ords.
- Sweaters and cardigans — flat-knit pullovers and cardigans from 3GG to 14GG.
- Kids and baby basics — bodysuits, zero-size sets and everyday kids’ knits.

### Which knit fabrics and finishes are available?
Most knit fabrics are developed to your weight (GSM), handfeel and colour. Common bases are single jersey, piqué, interlock, rib, fleece, French terry, waffle and slub, in cotton, GOTS organic cotton, blends, polyester, viscose, modal and recycled blends.
Decoration and finishing include screen, digital and sublimation printing, embroidery, all-over prints, garment dye and washes.

### A single factory or a knitwear buying house?
A single factory is limited to what it makes itself, checks its own quality, and you need a new supplier when your range grows. A buying house places each product with the factory that already makes it best, keeps the same partner as your range grows, checks quality independently at every stage, and gives you one accountable contact.

### What are typical MOQs, sampling and lead times?
MOQ is flexible: it depends on the product type, fabric and decoration, and trial orders are welcome when they are realistic for the product. Sample development usually takes 7–21 days once the brief is clear. Bulk production usually takes 45–90 days, depending on order complexity and material availability.
- Day 1 — you send the brief: Tech pack, sketch, sample or idea, answered the same day with questions and a first view.
- Days 2 – 5 — factory match & costing: The right audited factory is chosen and you get a price and a plan.
- Days 7 – 21 — samples: Fabric, fit and finish developed and sent to you.
- Weeks 4 – 5 — approval & order: You approve fit, colour and trims; the order and delivery date are confirmed.
- Days 45 – 90 — bulk production: Production managed daily, with in-line checks and regular updates.
- Ship date — inspected & delivered: Final AQL inspection and documented sign-off, then packed and shipped.

### How are quality and compliance checked?
Good knitwear sourcing has quality gates at every stage: pre-production sample approval before any bulk cut, fabric and trim inspection on arrival, independent in-line checks, a final random (AQL) inspection before packing, and a documented sign-off before shipment.
For compliance, ask for factories certified to the standards your business needs — for example GOTS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, amfori BSCI, SEDEX/SMETA or the Global Recycled Standard — with documents available for your due diligence.

### What to prepare before your first knitwear order
To get factory options and a first costing quickly, send:
- Tech pack, sketch or reference sample, with measurements.
- Fabric, GSM and composition you want (or the handfeel you are after).
- Quantities per style, colour and size, and your target price.
- Your delivery window and destination.
- Certifications and test standards you need, and your labelling and packing manual.

### Is Bangladesh good for knitwear manufacturing?
Yes. Knitwear is Bangladesh’s strongest garment category. Its knit sector makes most of its own fabric in the country, which keeps lead times short, and its factories produce for European brands every day.

### What is the minimum order quantity for knitwear in Bangladesh?
It depends on the product, fabric and decoration. Waistitch keeps MOQ flexible and welcomes trial orders when they are realistic for the product — share your quantities and we will suggest the most practical route.

### How long does knitwear production take in Bangladesh?
Sample development usually takes 7–21 days once the brief is clear. Bulk production usually takes 45–90 days, depending on order complexity and material availability.

### Can I get organic or recycled knitwear from Bangladesh?
Yes. GOTS organic cotton, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 tested fabrics and GRS recycled blends are available through certified factories, with documents on request.

## FAQ
### Are you a factory or a buying house?
Waistitch is a buying house. We match your order to the right audited factory, then manage sampling, production, quality, compliance and delivery as your one accountable partner.

### What is your minimum order quantity?
MOQ is flexible. It depends on the product type, fabric and decoration. Tell us your quantities and we will suggest the most practical route.

### Do you provide samples?
Yes. Samples are free for serious inquiries. We want you to confirm handfeel, fit, finishing and quality before you commit to bulk.

### What are your lead times?
Sample development usually takes 7–21 days. Bulk production usually takes 45–90 days, depending on order complexity and material availability.

### How many factories do you work with?
We work with 12+ dedicated factories for full production, and can open up a wider 25+ factory network when a product or capacity requirement calls for it.

### Which certifications are available through your network?
Our network includes GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, amfori BSCI, SEDEX/SMETA and Global Recycled Standard certified partners. Documentation is available on request.

### Can you handle small trial orders?
Yes. Trial orders are welcome when they are realistic for the product and material. We will guide you towards the most practical route.

### What payment terms do you use?
Usually an advance and balance payment, or L/C for suitable orders. Final terms depend on order scope and buyer requirements.

### What products are you strongest in?
Knitwear and sweaters: t-shirts, polos, tops, leggings, joggers, sweatshirts, hoodies, sets, co-ords and sweater-gauge knits.

### Why source knitwear from Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter and its knit sector makes most of its own fabric in the country, which keeps lead times short. It also has more LEED-certified green garment factories than any other country.