Manufacturing export-grade crewnecks, raglan pullovers, and quarter-zips. Built with dense 280–420 GSM fleece, 1x1 Lycra ribbed collars with recovery elasticity, flatlock seam stitching, and vintage wash treatments.
Sweatshirt Silhouettes
360 GSM brushed fleece with heritage V-notch & flatlock joining seams.
400 GSM loopback terry, drop-shoulder boxy cut with enzyme finish.
Cadet collar, concealed YKK zip placket & heavy 2x2 elastane ribbing.
380 GSM optic-white French terry, relaxed oversized, clean overlock.
Fabric Engineering
| Fabric Knit Construction | Composition & Yarn Counts | Standard Weights | Surface / Handfeel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Combed Cotton French Terry | 100% Ring-Spun Cotton (20s face / 10s loop) | 360, 380, 400, 420 GSM | Tight diagonal loopback interior, flat clean face | Luxury streetwear crews, oversized drop-shoulder pullovers |
| 3-End Brushed Heavy Fleece | 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester (anti-pill blend) | 320, 340, 360 GSM | Smooth outer face for printing, plush fleece back | Commercial retail crews, collegiate merchandise, winter basics |
| GOTS Certified Organic Fleece | 100% Organic Ring-Spun Cotton (GOTS Scope) | 320, 360, 400 GSM | Natural combed softness, low-impact reactive dyes | Eco-conscious apparel brands with transaction certificates |
| Double-Knit Interlock Spacer | 70% Cotton / 30% Polyester (double-knit) | 300, 320, 340 GSM | Smooth technical face inside and out, zero pile | Athleisure gym pullovers, cadet collars, welded zips |
| Heavy Rib Trim (Collar, Hem, Cuffs) | 95% Combed Cotton / 5% Lycra Spandex (1x1 or 2x2) | 380–440 GSM | High elastane recovery, prevents collar sagging & bagging | Standard ribbing on all Sabah Designers sweatshirts |
Weight Spectrum
Lightweight French terry with crisp exterior face and unbrushed loopback interior. Ideal for spring layering, warm-up pullovers, and casual lounge basics.
The global benchmark for commercial streetwear and college merchandise. Substantial body, plush brushed fleece back, and premium anti-pilling yarn blends.
Dense, structured 100% combed cotton loopback terry. Imparts signature boxy streetwear drape, holds structured drop shoulders, and eliminates hem curling.
Extremely dense double-yarn loopback weave. Engineered for premium collectors, luxury boutique drops, and deep winter outerwear pullovers.
Embellishment Capabilities
Specialized blowing agents expand under oven curing, delivering tactile 3D graphics with rounded soft edges. Tested against 50+ domestic wash cycles.
Multi-pass silicone rubber inks printed through high-micron capillary screens to achieve crisp, razor-sharp 90-degree square corners.
Bleaches the dark cotton yarn base and re-deposits pigment dyes, leaving a breathable zero-hand feel that stays soft across broad chest prints.
Washing & Dyeing
Pumice stones saturated with oxidizing agents tumble with garments to produce authentic contrast highs and lows along ribbing, cuffs, and neckband seams.
High Seam Contrast · 100% Pre-ShrunkBio-polishing cellulase enzymes gently remove loose micro-fibers, eliminating pilling and creating a broken-in vintage hand straight from the box.
Zero Pilling · Velvety TouchCut and sewn from prepared-for-dye (PFD) raw ecru fleece and dyed as finished sweatshirts for soft pastel or muted earth tones with faded seams.
Pantone TCX Matched · Retro FadeBonds micro-silicone polymers into the cotton yarn matrix, creating a buttery, low-friction exterior that feels luxurious upon unboxing.
Cashmere-Like Hand · FrictionlessTrims & Packaging
High-density 50-denier woven neck damask tags, scratch-free heat-transfer neck prints, printed satin care labels with multilingual compliance, and woven sleeve clamp tags.
Heavyweight 80-micron frosted ziplock polybags featuring your brand logo, ventilation punch holes to prevent mold during ocean freight, and printed safety warnings.
350–450 GSM FSC-certified recycled cardstock with foil stamping, spot UV, brass eyelet grommets, custom waxed cotton cord with safety pin, and scannable barcode stickers.
5-ply reinforced corrugated cardboard cartons packed with silica gel moisture absorbers, reinforced plastic strapping, client shipping mark stencils, and Amazon FBA carton labels.
Sampling Protocol
We dye 3-option lab dip swatches under D65, TL84, and CWF light boxes matched to your Pantone TCX codes, plus strike-off swatches for screen print and embroidery proofs.
Our master pattern makers draft digital CAD patterns from your tech pack or physical reference sample. Cut and sewn in actual or available weight fabric for fit and drape approval.
Full size scale production (e.g. S, M, L, XL, XXL) with client-specific grading tables to ensure body length, chest proportions, and sleeve drop scale harmoniously across all sizes.
100% complete sample in actual bulk-dyed fleece with final brand labels, wash treatments, and polybags. Once sealed, bulk fabric spreading begins.
Low-Risk Production
Launch custom heavyweight sweatshirts with manageable working capital.
Split your 200 pcs order across up to 5 sizes (e.g. 30 S, 60 M, 60 L, 35 XL, 15 XXL) at zero extra surcharge.
For orders in black, heather grey, and optical white, we maintain ready-knit fleece rolls for expedited 150 pcs test runs.
| Custom Knit & Dye MOQ: | 200–300 pcs / colorway |
| Stock Fleece Fast-Track: | 150–200 pcs / colorway |
| Size Curve Allowed: | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL |
| Proto Sampling Lead Time: | 7–10 business days |
| Bulk Production Lead Time: | 25–35 days after PP seal |
| Shipping Terms: | FOB Chittagong · CIF · DDP Air |
Factory Infrastructure
Dedicated heavy fleece sewing lines with Juki & Brother industrial lockstitch, flatlock, and 4-thread overlock machinery.
German circular knitters producing precision 3-end loopback fleece and heavy 1x1 / 2x2 Lycra ribbing with uniform tension.
Computerized multi-head embroidery operating at 1,000 stitches/min with automatic thread trimming and high-density 3D foam puff capability.
High-volume automatic oval screen printing carousels with quartz flash cure units, producing up to 1,200 printed sweatshirts per hour.
Studio Showcase
Buyer Questions
We knit our neckbands using 95% combed cotton blended with 5% genuine Lycra spandex in a heavy 1x1 or 2x2 rib (400+ GSM). We reinforce the collar seam with twin-needle coverstitch and interior shoulder-to-shoulder herringbone binding tape for lasting shape retention.
Yes. We can incorporate functional 2-ply ribbed triangular inserts or decorative flatlock V-stitching at the center front collar, adding vintage athletic heritage to your sweatshirt silhouette.
French terry features visible, tightly knitted unbrushed yarn loops on the reverse, offering breathable comfort and architectural drape suitable year-round. 3-end brushed fleece has the back loops mechanically napped into a plush, fuzzy fleece pile providing superior winter thermal insulation.
All our fleece fabrics undergo pre-shrinking and sanforization during industrial finishing. We guarantee residual shrinkage remains under 3% length and width under standard domestic 30°C–40°C washing.
Fit prototypes take 7–10 business days, followed by 3–5 days for express DHL/FedEx courier delivery. Bulk production MOQ is 200 pcs per style/colorway, with fast-track 150 pcs programs available for stock core colorways.
Yes. We knit and dye matching tops and bottoms in the exact same dye lot bath, guaranteeing 100% shade and handfeel consistency across paired sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and shorts.
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