Tvoi AgentKnitwear Manufacturer in Italy
Sweaters, cardigans and knit sets in Italian yarns, made in Tuscan knitting factories.
Prato has worked with wool and yarn for centuries, and Tuscany has many knitting factories producing for brands at every level. We match you with a factory that suits your yarn, gauge and volume. Cashmere, merino, blended yarns, cotton and linen for summer collections: for each style we knit a fabric swatch first, then a garment sample. That way you judge density, softness and fit before production starts.
What we do
Yarn selection
We request shade cards and samples from Italian spinners to fit your budget.
Machine gauge
We find a factory with machines in the right gauge, from chunky knits to fine-gauge knitwear.
Knit swatch
We knit a test swatch to agree on density, texture and colour.
Garment sample
We knit and fit the style and pass your corrections to the factory technicians.
Finishing
We oversee linking, washing, pressing and the sewing in of labels.
Batch inspection
We check measurements, look for knitting and finishing defects and inspect packing before shipment.
Why make your knitwear with us
Wool country
Tuscan spinners and knitting factories are only a few hours' drive from each other.
Accurate composition
We state the fibre content on the label from the spinner's documents, never rounded up to sell better.
Samples shown live
On video we show stretch, thickness and colour of the knit in daylight.
Small runs
We know knitting factories that accept small batches for new brands.
FAQ
What is knitting gauge?
It is the number of needles per inch on the needle bed of a knitting machine. Low gauges such as 3-5 give a chunky sweater, high gauges of 12-14 and above give a fine knit. Gauge affects the look, weight and price of the garment.
Can you make 100% cashmere garments?
Yes, if the yarn has that composition. On the label we state the composition confirmed by the yarn supplier, as EU Regulation 1007/2011 requires for sale in the EU.
What are the lead times for knitwear?
It depends on the yarn: shades in the spinner's stock are faster, while yarn dyed for you adds time. Autumn/winter styles are best planned early, before factories reach peak workload.