Small-batch flat-knit sweaters and knitwear for US boutiques and independent labels — a 250 MOQ, distinctive techniques (intarsia, jacquard, cable, WHOLEGARMENT), a China-alternative supply chain and a direct line to the founder. Your designs, your label.
Boutiques win on distinctiveness, not volume. We make the small, characterful runs big factories won't touch — knit-to-shape pieces, special stitches and your own colourways, all under your label, with one person (the founder) on the other end of the conversation.
250 pcs per colour/size — order what your shelves actually turn, not warehouse-scale minimums.
Intarsia, jacquard (up to 6-colour), cable, pointelle and WHOLEGARMENT — the detail that makes a piece unmistakably yours.
Founder-direct since 2010. No account managers, no markup — a real maker who knows your collection.
Supplier-sourced OEKO-TEX, GOTS & GRS yarns — the provenance discerning boutique customers ask about.
The techniques that set independent boutique knitwear apart from wholesale commodity — and what we can do at 250-piece scale:
Up to 6 distinct colours in a single course without floats — clean colour-blocks and stripe combinations your buying customers won't find anywhere else. Each colourway is a separate MOQ (250 pcs).
2-colour all-over repeat patterns and Fair Isle-style panels — the repeat is programmed into the machine, so complex motifs don't add hand-time at boutique volume.
Aran, half-brioche, pointelle, moss stitch — texture-forward knits that read as artisanal. Our Stoll CMS machines handle complex stitch transfers most commodity factories skip.
No side seams — the Shima Seiki knit-to-shape garment that feels different the moment you hold it. Available from 5gg upward. At boutique price points ($120–280 retail), the seamless finish is a tangible premium.
A typical first order from a US boutique or independent label:
Price range: FOB pricing for a merino crewneck at 250 pcs, 12gg, runs roughly $19–26 depending on yarn grade and stitch complexity. A cashmere-blend intarsia cardigan at 250 pcs ranges $28–42 FOB. Add ocean freight (~$2–3/pc LCL) and US duty (typically 16–17% for wool/merino). Full model: cost breakdown guide.
Compliance: FTC fiber content, "Made in Turkey" and care label applied in-house before export. UFLPA-clean traceability passed to you. Your RN number goes on your label; we label to your spec.
US independent boutiques and small multi-brand labels live on differentiation and tight inventory. A 250-piece MOQ lets you carry an exclusive knit program without a department-store-sized commitment, and a roughly two-week East Coast ocean lane means you can restock a winner inside the season instead of waiting weeks on Asia. Non-Xinjiang yarns and US labeling come standard — so a small brand gets big-brand compliance without a compliance department.
Related: Sourcing knit for a US brand · True landed cost.
Boutique knit programs sell more than sweaters — a sweater dress or rib knit midi at 250 pieces per colour, per size gives your rail a higher-ticket exclusive on the same yarns and machines. See our knit dress manufacturer page for styles including WHOLEGARMENT seamless dresses, or the full women's knitwear range — tops, cardigans, dresses and skirts under one roof.
Send a sketch, a reference garment or a brief. We respond within one business day with a capacity check, indicative pricing and a sample timeline.
Boutique Sourcing Guides
Guide
How 250-pc runs work for independent boutiques — quality, timeline and style options.
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Why MOQs exist, how 250 pcs works in practice and what affects the minimum for your style.
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What a new brand should know before placing a first factory order — the real checklist.
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How independent luxury labels source high-end knitwear without department-store minimums.
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From proto to pre-production sample: stages, timelines and what to approve at each step.
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