Designer
Tech packs, patterns, mockups
$5,500
Products
Custom PatchesEmbroidered PatchesWoven PatchesChenille PatchesPVC PatchesLeather PatchesPrinted PatchesBullion PatchesVelcro PatchesCustom PinsSoft Enamel PinsHard Enamel PinsCloisonné PinsDie Struck PinsCustom CoinsSoft Enamel CoinsHard Enamel CoinsCustom KeychainsEmbroidered KeychainsPVC KeychainsMetal KeychainsSoft Enamel KeychainsHard Enamel KeychainsCustom MedalsSoft Enamel MedalsHard Enamel MedalsDie Struck MedalsCustom Money ClipsEnamel Money ClipsDie Struck Money ClipsEngraved Money ClipsCustom CufflinksCustom Tie BarsCustom HatsBeaniesBaseball HatsTrucker Hats5-Panel Hats6-Panel HatsSnapback HatsDad HatsCustom SocksNo-Show SocksQuarter SocksCrew SocksKnee High SocksT-ShirtsHoodiesSweatshirtsCrewnecksSports TopsTrack PantsShortsLeggingsJacketsWindbreakersEvening GownsJerseysPerformance TeesYoga PantsBathrobesSleepwearCustom UniformsUniformsCustom FootwearShoesSneakersSlidesSunglassesWalletsHeadbandsScarvesTote BagsMessenger BagsPacking CubesPassport HoldersNeck PillowsCustom LanyardsWoven LanyardsPrinted LanyardsCustom StickersVinyl StickersHologram StickersMetallic StickersSticker SheetsSticker RollsTissue PaperKraft Tissue PaperMulti Colored Tissue PaperFood PaperDeli PaperHang TagsCustom Backer CardsCustom Thank You CardsCustom NotebooksCustom Clothing LabelsWoven LabelsPrinted LabelsCustom BoxesKraft BoxesGift BoxesPoly MailersWater-Activated TapeMasking TapeWashi TapeRibbonsCustom DrinkwareTumblersBottlesMugsGlass CupsWater Bottle HoldersReusable StrawsPlastic JarsKitchen ApronsReusable Produce BagsPrinted TowelsOrganic Cotton TowelsWall ArtCandlesCandle SuppliesDog ApparelDog CollarsCat CollarsPet Travel CarriersDog CratesCat CagesBird CagesCat ToysCat Litter BoxesHeadphonesEarphonesWireless EarbudsGaming HeadsetsMicrophonesPop FiltersWebcamsCharging StationsWireless ChargersSmart PlugsSmart Light BulbsSmart ThermostatsSecurity CamerasPCB BoardsPhone CasesiPad CasesScreen ProtectorsPhone StandsCable OrganizersLaptop BagsLaptop SleevesKeyboardsMiceLaptop StandsHDMI AdaptersCustom CosmeticsFoundationsConcealersEyeshadowsLipsticksEyelinersBlushesCosmetic KitsMakeup BagsToiletry BagsTravel Toiletry BagsEye PatchesFabric MasksHair RollersHair ClipsSleep MasksResistance Bands
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Custom cardigan manufacturers for private label brands
A cardigan is a versatile open-front knit layer that buttons or zips up, offering effortless warmth and style for both men and women across casual and dressed-up settings. THE/STUDIO connects you with custom cardigan manufacturers through a platform with a production team built in - handling everything from your initial brief and tech pack through sampling and production tracking, so you can focus on building your brand.
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WHAT WE BUILD
Custom cardigans we build
From cropped silhouettes to hooded knits, custom cardigan manufacturers on THE/STUDIO bring every style to life with your private label branding built in.
Cropped
A shortened hemline that sits at or above the waist for a modern, layering-friendly fit.
Short sleeve
Lightweight knit cardigan with abbreviated sleeves, perfect for warm-weather styling.
Oversized
A relaxed, roomy silhouette with dropped shoulders for an effortlessly comfortable look.
Crew neck
A classic round neckline cardigan offering clean, versatile styling for any collection.
Hooded
A cardigan with a built-in hood that blends cozy knitwear with casual streetwear appeal.
Your spec
Bring your own pattern or tech pack and we build to it.
From merino wool cardigans to your most elaborate vision
A clean Merino wool cardigan with no decoration is straightforward production. A fully developed custom cardigan built with chain-stitch embroidery across panels and seams is the kind of construction our factories handle daily. The elaborate end is the norm here, not the exception.
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START YOUR BRIEF
Start with whatever you have
You don't need a finished design to begin. Bring a sketch, a reference cardigan, a tech pack, or an AI-generated spec, and we develop it into a production-ready cardigan.
Your sketch or idea
A rough concept is enough to start a cardigan brief.
A tech pack or sample
Send a spec or a reference cardigan and we build to it.
An AI-generated brief
Bring a spec from ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot. We productionize it.
MATERIALS
Materials for custom cardigans
Choose from premium materials sourced through custom cardigan manufacturers to create private label and white label cardigans that match your brand's exact vision.
Wool
Warm resilient natural fibre
Merino wool
Fine soft temperature-regulating wool
Fleece
Brushed warm knit
Tweed
Textured wool suiting
Anything you want
Source a fabric we don't list, we'll find the mill.
Cardigan customization options
Custom cardigan manufacturers on THE/STUDIO let you personalize every detail - from chain-stitch embroidery and screen print graphics to woven labels, custom zipper pulls, and branded packaging that elevates your private label or white label line.
Screen print
Durable spot-colour graphics
Woven label
Branded neck and care labels
Chain-stitch embroidery
Decorative looped stitch
Screen-printed care info
Printed inside-neck care text
Custom zipper pulls
Branded zip pulls and tape
Custom packaging
Branded boxes, polybags, mailers
A global cardigan sourcing network
THE/STUDIO connects your brand with 1,500+ vetted cardigan factories worldwide through a US-based platform with a built-in production team. From your initial brief through tech packs, samples, and finished custom cardigans, every step is managed for you. Our sourcing network spans key knitwear manufacturing regions known for premium yarn work, fine-gauge knitting, and expert finishing - so whether you need private label merino wool cardigans or white label oversized styles, you get factory partners matched to your exact spec.
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China
Large-scale knitwear manufacturing with advanced knitting technology and fast lead times across wool, fleece, and merino wool cardigans
Italy
Heritage knit factories specializing in premium wool and tweed cardigans with luxury-grade finishing and detailing
Bangladesh
Cost-efficient custom cardigan production with strong capacity for crew neck and oversized silhouettes in volume runs
Turkey
Skilled knitwear manufacturers offering fine-gauge merino wool and wool-blend cardigans with short sample lead times
Portugal
European manufacturing hub known for premium private label knitwear with expert chain-stitch embroidery and custom finishing
- China: Large-scale knitwear manufacturing with advanced knitting technology and fast lead times across wool, fleece, and merino wool cardigans
- Italy: Heritage knit factories specializing in premium wool and tweed cardigans with luxury-grade finishing and detailing
- Bangladesh: Cost-efficient custom cardigan production with strong capacity for crew neck and oversized silhouettes in volume runs
- Turkey: Skilled knitwear manufacturers offering fine-gauge merino wool and wool-blend cardigans with short sample lead times
- Portugal: European manufacturing hub known for premium private label knitwear with expert chain-stitch embroidery and custom finishing
Building it yourself
Cost without THE/STUDIO
Adjust the timeline, project complexity, and team structure to see the fully loaded monthly cost before producing a single unit.
Project timeline
6 months
Project complexity
Your required team
Turn roles on or off to explore different setups
Sourcer
Finds and vets the factory
$4,500
Production lead
Sampling, timelines, quality control
$6,500
Monthly INTERNAL team cost
$19,800
Typical range: $18,000 to $22,000
Estimated team utilization
68%
Base salaries
$16,500
Taxes and benefits
$3,300
Your total in house cost
$118,800
You are paying for idle capacity
At this setup, your team may spend about 32% of its time waiting on samples, factory replies, and approvals.
From $500 / month
Skip hiring. Start building.
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TIMELINE
From brief to drop
From your first custom cardigan brief through factory sampling, validation, production, and delivery, THE/STUDIO's built-in development team keeps every milestone on track so your private label or white label manufacturing project hits its launch date with confidence.
1
Brief
1-3 days
2
Sample
10-15 days
3
Validation
5-7 days
4
Production
20-40 days
5
Delivery
7-20 days
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Your line's system of record
Brief, samples, tech packs, costing, and production tracking live in one place. Your cardigan program runs on the platform, so every drop builds on the last instead of starting over.
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ORDER TIERS
From first sample to full drop
Start with one sample and scale to full production when you're ready, with low minimums and unlimited revisions built in.
1-5
Sample
Validate fit, fabric, and finish before you commit.
30-100
Small drop
Test a collection or a launch run.
100-500
Core run
Your standing private label program.
500+
Scale
Full production with locked specs and tooling.
Your branding model
Private label, white label, OEM, or ODM
Run your cardigans as private label, white label, OEM, or ODM. We support all four, and can move you between them as your line grows.
Private label
Your brand on a developed cardigan platform.
White label
A ready design, your label applied.
OEM
We build to your full spec and pattern.
ODM
We bring a design, you brand and refine it.
Quality control
Quality control at every step
Seam strength
Tested for stress at high-wear seams.
Colourfastness
Checked against fade from wash, light, and wear.
Wash and shrinkage
Verified to spec after repeated wash cycles.
Measurement tolerance
Graded sizing checked against your spec.
Fabric weight
Confirmed to the agreed GSM.
Many cardigans can be built with recycled or certified fabrics when your brief calls for a lower-impact line. Tell us your sustainability targets and we'll match them to mills and materials that can document the claim, from recycled content to certified organic and bluesign-approved options.
SUSTAINABILITY
Lower-impact options
WHO WE SOURCE FOR
Built for every kind of cardigan program
1
Men
Custom cardigans built to your spec - from cropped fits to oversized silhouettes - with your factory matched and production managed by a built-in team.
2
Women
From your first sample to your first 1,000 units, then scaling into a full private label cardigan line - the development team and manufacturing partners you can't yet afford, built in.
Why source custom cardigans with THE/STUDIO
THE/STUDIO gives you a production team built in - from brief to sample to final drop - so you can develop custom cardigans without hiring in-house. Our platform connects you with 1,500+ vetted factory partners worldwide, letting you request low-MOQ samples in wool, merino wool, fleece, or tweed before committing to a full run. Whether you're building a private label knitwear line or adding cropped and oversized silhouettes to an existing collection, every project is guided by a dedicated team that handles tech packs, manufacturer communication, and timeline coordination on your behalf.
You keep full control over every spec - from yarn weight and button hardware to custom zipper pulls, woven labels, and branded packaging. Your production team manages quality checks at each stage so the finished cardigans match your design intent exactly. With transparent production tracking and clear lead times, your custom drops ship on time and meet the standard your customers expect from your brand.
1,500+
vetted factories
50+
countries
Built in
production team
Frequently asked questions
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THE/STUDIO Technologies
1055 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 500
Pasadena, CA 91106
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