OEM merino cardigans for US brands — extra-fine merino, fully fashioned or WHOLEGARMENT seamless, produced in Turkey outside the Section 301 and UFLPA exposure of a Chinese supply chain.
A merino cardigan is one of the most scrutinised pieces in a US brand's collection — customers touch it, wear it close to skin and judge quality instantly. We produce merino cardigans on Shima Seiki and Stoll machines, in extra-fine grades with full fibre traceability, under your label. Non-Xinjiang, OEKO-TEX certified yarn that travels clean through US Customs.
Extra-fine merino (17.5–18.5μ) and superfine (16–17μ). Yarns sourced with Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certification on request. Full origin documentation for US Customs.
7gg through 14gg — from structured mid-gauge outerwear to fine-knit layering pieces. We'll recommend the gauge that matches your silhouette and price-point.
Seamless merino cardigans on Shima Seiki 12gg and 14gg — no side seams, minimal waste, premium construction that reads luxury at retail.
Button bands, pockets, ribbed hem and cuff options. Linking in-house for clean, flat seams. Finishing and piece-by-piece QC inspection before packing.
The case is straightforward: ocean transit from Mersin to US East Coast runs roughly two weeks versus four to five weeks trans-Pacific. Shorter lead times mean tighter season turns and less working capital tied up in transit. More importantly for merino specifically — Turkish factories knit extra-fine grades with the same hand quality as Italian and Scottish mills, at landed costs that give independent US brands competitive margins.
Section 301 additional duties don't apply to Turkish origin goods. Your merino cardigan lands at standard MFN duty — typically 16–18% for wool knitwear — not the 145% total effective rate that applies to comparable Chinese-origin pieces in 2026.
Indicative FOB Mersin ranges for merino cardigans at 250–500 pcs MOQ. Exact pricing depends on gauge, stitch complexity, button/trim specification and order volume.
| Style | Gauge | Indicative FOB |
|---|---|---|
| Plain open-front cardigan, extra-fine merino | 12gg | $32–45 |
| Button cardigan, superfine merino | 14gg | $40–58 |
| WHOLEGARMENT cardigan, extra-fine merino | 12gg | $48–65 |
| Cable-knit merino cardigan | 7–10gg | $38–55 |
Indicative FOB Mersin. Add ocean freight (~$4–8/pc), US duty and brokerage for landed cost.
We work with extra-fine merino (17.5–18.5 micron) for lightweight 12–14gg cardigans and superfine merino (16–17 micron) for luxury-grade pieces. Yarn is sourced with full traceability and non-Xinjiang origin documentation for US Customs compliance.
12gg gives a refined mid-weight hand — ideal for year-round cardigans. 7–10gg produces a structured mid-gauge with more body, suitable for outerwear-weight pieces. WHOLEGARMENT is available on 12gg and 14gg machines.
No. Section 301 additional duties apply only to Chinese-origin goods. Turkish merino cardigans enter the US under standard MFN rates — not subject to Section 301, making Turkey an effective hedge against Chinese tariff exposure.
250 pieces per colour, per size. Designed for independent and contemporary US brands building considered capsule collections.
Send a tech pack or a reference style. We'll return a capacity check, indicative FOB pricing and a sample timeline within one business day.
Our standard MOQ is 250 pieces per colour, per size. This is designed for independent and contemporary US brands building considered capsule collections rather than mass volume.
No. Section 301 tariffs apply to goods of Chinese origin. Turkish knitwear enters the US under standard MFN duty rates (typically 16–18% for merino sweaters/cardigans) — not subject to Section 301 additional duties, making it a cost-effective alternative for brands de-risking from China.