Sweater Manufacturing Process
01) Yarn Collection:
According to buyers instruction required types of yarn should be collected from the suppliers. But, before purchasing yarn, a sweater garments merchandiser must need the clear idea about the wastage% of yarn. It should be noted here that, the range of wastage% for cotton and acrylic is 5-7% and in case of viscose, spandex and wool it is 10-12%.
02) Winding of Yarn:
Here, by using winding machine, yarns are wound into cones from hanks, which are stored for production.
03) Yarn Distribution:
When winding of yarns completed, then all the cones are sent to yarn distribution section. From here, it’s distributed into the knitting floor. Here, it should be noted that, yarn distribution should be perfect for correct gauge knitting machine.
04) Knitting Start of Sweater Panels:
According to buyers provided sample, sweater panels are knitted here. Number of panels can vary for different sweater styles. A single worker makes all the sweater panel here.
05) Online Inspection of Knitting Panels:
After making sweater panels it’s checked by online Q.C.
If found any problem, immediately rectified by the operator.
06) Linking of Panels:
Here, by using linking machine, all the sweater panels are joined according to buyers providing sample.
07) Online Inspection of Linking Body:
After linking of all panels, it’s checked by online Q.C here. If found any problem, immediately takes the necessary steps.
08) Trimming:
In this process, loose yarns are trimmed by using trimmer.
09) Light Checking:
In this stage, sweaters are checked here by using light checking machine.
10) Mending:
If found any knitting defects in the sweater, then it’s repaired here with the help of needle.
11) Making Button, Hole, Zipper:
According to buyers approved sample, all the required button holes are made here also zippers are attached here.
12) Washing:
02) Winding of Yarn:
Here, by using winding machine, yarns are wound into cones from hanks, which are stored for production.
03) Yarn Distribution:
When winding of yarns completed, then all the cones are sent to yarn distribution section. From here, it’s distributed into the knitting floor. Here, it should be noted that, yarn distribution should be perfect for correct gauge knitting machine.
04) Knitting Start of Sweater Panels:
According to buyers provided sample, sweater panels are knitted here. Number of panels can vary for different sweater styles. A single worker makes all the sweater panel here.
05) Online Inspection of Knitting Panels:
After making sweater panels it’s checked by online Q.C.
If found any problem, immediately rectified by the operator.
06) Linking of Panels:
Here, by using linking machine, all the sweater panels are joined according to buyers providing sample.
07) Online Inspection of Linking Body:
After linking of all panels, it’s checked by online Q.C here. If found any problem, immediately takes the necessary steps.
08) Trimming:
In this process, loose yarns are trimmed by using trimmer.
09) Light Checking:
In this stage, sweaters are checked here by using light checking machine.
10) Mending:
If found any knitting defects in the sweater, then it’s repaired here with the help of needle.
11) Making Button, Hole, Zipper:
According to buyers approved sample, all the required button holes are made here also zippers are attached here.
12) Washing:
In this stage, sweater sent to the washing section for completing required wash. It should be noted here that, washing is a must needed process in case of cotton and acrylic, where, in case of fancy yarns it’s not recommended.
13) Labeling:
Here, required labels are attached in the sweater by using sewing machine.
14) Ironing:
According to buyers provided measurement sheet, sweater garments are ironed here by using steam iron. Here, it should be mentioned that, after ironing, sweaters are kept open to dry the steam.
15) Inspection by the Factory Quality team:
After completing all the above processes, factory quality team inspects the garments according to buyers demand.
16) Folding and Packing:
All the sweater garments are folded and packed here and make ready for the shipment.
17) Final Inspection:
Finally, buyers nominated quality team inspects the sweater garments here according to buyer’s instruction.
18) Shipment:
Finally all the goods are sent to the shipping port.
13) Labeling:
Here, required labels are attached in the sweater by using sewing machine.
14) Ironing:
According to buyers provided measurement sheet, sweater garments are ironed here by using steam iron. Here, it should be mentioned that, after ironing, sweaters are kept open to dry the steam.
15) Inspection by the Factory Quality team:
After completing all the above processes, factory quality team inspects the garments according to buyers demand.
16) Folding and Packing:
All the sweater garments are folded and packed here and make ready for the shipment.
17) Final Inspection:
Finally, buyers nominated quality team inspects the sweater garments here according to buyer’s instruction.
18) Shipment:
Finally all the goods are sent to the shipping port.