MOD Knitwear provides OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) knitwear production services for international fashion brands, retailers, and buying houses. We manufacture to your exact specifications using your designs, materials, and quality standards while delivering competitive pricing and reliable lead times.
OEM vs. Private Label: Understanding the Difference
In OEM manufacturing, you provide the complete design specifications — tech packs, material specifications, colorways, sizing, and construction details. We execute your vision precisely. This differs from private label, where we may contribute to the design process. OEM manufacturing is ideal for established brands with in-house design teams who need a reliable production partner.
Our OEM Manufacturing Capabilities
Machine Park: 50+ computerized flat knitting machines (Stoll, Shima Seiki) covering gauges 3GG through 14GG. Full-fashioned and cut & sew production lines. Intarsia, jacquard, cable knit, pointelle, and textured knitting capabilities.
Capacity: 500,000+ pieces annual production capacity with the ability to scale for large orders. Dedicated production lines for premium clients ensure consistent quality and priority scheduling.
Quality Control: 4-point fabric inspection, in-line production audits, washing/finishing QC, final AQL 2.5 inspection, and pre-shipment audits. We welcome third-party inspections from SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Intertek.
Material Sourcing & Development
We source yarns from the world's leading spinners in Turkey, Italy, and globally. Our material capabilities include natural fibers (cotton, merino, cashmere, lambswool, alpaca, mohair, silk, linen), synthetic and blended yarns (acrylic, nylon, polyester, viscose blends), and sustainable options (GRS-certified recycled polyester and cotton, GOTS organic cotton, Better Cotton Initiative, recycled cashmere).
OEM Production Timeline
Week 1-2: Technical review, yarn sourcing confirmation, costing finalization.
Week 2-3: Proto/development sample production.
Week 4-5: Sample approval, pre-production sample (PPS), size set.
Week 6-12: Bulk production, quality control, finishing.
Week 12-13: Final inspection, packing, shipment.
Total lead time: 45-60 days from approved sample. Rush programs available in 30-35 days for urgent orders.
Certifications & Compliance
Our facility holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 9001, BSCI, SEDEX, GRS, and SMETA certifications. We comply with REACH regulations, California Proposition 65, and all EU product safety standards. Annual social compliance audits ensure ethical working conditions throughout our supply chain.