How to order custom cardigan sweaters for private label brands?

Starting a cardigan sweater line with a private label manufacturer runs in six steps: positioning, fabric and weight, tech pack, first sample, fit revision, then bulk production.

Positioning comes first because a piece sold at a value price point should not follow the same development logic as a premium piece at three times the retail. That single decision sets fabric, construction, decoration budget and packaging.

The practical reference points: fabric options are cotton and cotton-blend yarns for softer cardigans and wool and wool blends for warmth and structure; weight guidance is chosen by gauge, from fine-gauge layering cardigans to chunky 3–5GG pieces; indicative FOB pricing sits in the $8–28+ range. Minimum order is 100 pieces per color per style, sampling takes 7–10 days and bulk production 30–45 days.

The most common mistake is starting with a broad first collection. A focused range of a few styles, produced properly, is what allows a reorder to be built on a proven specification.

Send your concept and target price point and we will map out a realistic first range — contact VANRD.