The company's design and sampling operations are conducted in-house by a skilled and experienced design team with comprehensive commercial and production knowledge. The team utilizes a Shima Seiki Apex World-class CAD design system to create designs and technical drawings.
Samples can be produced from various sources, including sketches, tech packs, inspirational images, swatches, or the company's swatch library. The initial lead time for samples made from stock yarns is approximately 7 days.
The design team is capable of developing samples in a range of fabric qualities, spanning from fine 14, 12, 10 Gauge to 5 Gauge Chunky. The knitting structures and stitch details are versatile, encompassing Cable, Jacquard, or Intarsia knitting.
The company works with a diverse range of natural and man-made yarns, both locally sourced and imported. Natural yarns include combed cotton, organic combed cotton, gassed mercerized cotton, Italian-spun extra-fine Merino wool, lambswool, cashmere, and various blends. Man-made yarns include viscose, cotton-viscose blends, modal-cotton blends, as well as synthetic yarns like acrylic, acrylic-wool blends, and cotton-acrylic blends. Additionally, the company utilizes imported sample yarns such as Merino-Silk blend and Cotton-Silk blends. This extensive range of materials allows for flexibility and customization in the creation of knitted products.