Certified knitwear sourcing & manufacturing partner · Bangladesh to Europe
Folded ivory cardigan and navy cable knit sweater

Sweater & cardigan manufacturer · Bangladesh

Flat-knit pullovers and cardigans from 3GG to 14GG, so you can consolidate more of your knit range with one partner.

In short

Waistitch makes sweaters and cardigans in Bangladesh: crew and v-neck pullovers and cardigans in fine to chunky gauges (3GG to 14GG), with cable, jacquard and textured stitches, for men, women and children. Yarn, stitch density and pilling are checked on every order. Samples take 7–21 days; bulk usually ships in 45–90 days.

Mustard knitted cardigan on a dress form
Stack of cable and textured sweaters
Close-up of a fine-gauge knit

What we make

For men, women and children unless noted. If it is a knit style you need and it is not listed, ask us.

  • 8 styles below
  • 7–21 days to samples
  • 45–90 days in bulk
Crew-neck sweaters made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Crew-neck sweaters

Pullovers in fine to chunky gauges.

3GG – 14GGCottonBlends
V-neck sweaters made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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V-neck sweaters

V-neck pullovers for menswear and womenswear.

Fine gaugeCottonBlends
Cardigans made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Cardigans

Button and open cardigans in plain or textured knits.

ButtonsRib trimsCotton
Fine-gauge knits made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Fine-gauge knits

Light, smooth knits for layering.

12GG – 14GGCottonSmooth
Chunky-gauge knits made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Chunky-gauge knits

Warm, heavy knits with bold texture.

3GG – 7GGTexturedRib
Cable knits made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Cable knits

Classic cable patterns on sweaters and cardigans.

CableRib trimsCotton
Jacquard knits made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Jacquard knits

Patterned and colour-worked knits to your design.

JacquardMulti-colourArtwork
Kids’ sweaters made in Bangladesh by Waistitch
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Kids’ sweaters

Sweaters and cardigans sized for children.

Soft cottonCardigansPullovers

Fabrics & finishes

Fine to chunky gauge, 3GG to 14GG, in crew, v-neck and cardigan constructions.

Fibres
Cotton and cotton blends, plus other yarns to your brief — tell us the composition and handfeel you want.
Decoration & finishing
Cable · Jacquard · Textured stitches · Embroidery
Certifications
Sweaters can be made in certified factories to the standards your business needs, with documents on request. See our certifications.
Quality checks
  • Yarn composition verified on arrival
  • Stitch density and weight checked per panel
  • Pilling and dimensional stability tested

How they’re made

Every order follows the same route through audited factories in Bangladesh, with checks at each stage.

  1. Cones of cotton yarn and swatches
    01

    Yarn & gauge

    Yarn composition verified on arrival and the gauge set for your handfeel, from 3GG to 14GG.

  2. Knitwear production floor
    02

    Knitted & linked

    Panels knitted on flat machines, then linked and finished in an audited factory.

  3. Inspector checking a navy knit garment
    03

    Checked & packed

    Stitch density, weight and pilling checked, then a final AQL inspection before packing.

Production facts

The same production terms apply across our knitwear range.

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.

Quick answers

More on samples, payment and certifications in our FAQ.

  • MOQ for sweaters and cardigans is flexible: it depends on the style, fabric and decoration, and trial orders are welcome when they are realistic for the product. Share your quantities per style, colour and size and we will suggest the most practical route.

  • From fine gauge to chunky: 3GG to 14GG, in crew, v-neck and cardigan styles, with cable, jacquard and textured stitches.

  • Yarn composition is verified on arrival, stitch density and weight are checked per panel, and pilling and dimensional stability are tested, alongside the five quality gates every order goes through.

  • Sample development usually takes 7–21 days once the brief is clear, and bulk production usually takes 45–90 days, depending on order complexity and material availability.

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.

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