ROUTE S
Seamless knit, Yiwu cluster
Electronic circular knitting builds the garment as a tube with knit-in rib, mesh and compression zones. Fewer seams, a sculpted look, and a higher setup cost per style, which is why seamless MOQs run higher.
SK-00Swatch book for yoga apparel buyers
Yoga apparel manufacturing, sourced fabric first
SutraKnit is a sourcing desk for brands, studios and wholesalers who need custom or private label yoga wear. Start with the fabric, pick the garment, give us a quantity range, and we route the program to a verified partner factory in the right Chinese cluster.
- MOQ Cut and sew typically 100-300 pcs per style and color; seamless typically 300-500
- SAMPLE First sample typically 7-15 days
- BULK Typically 30-45 days after sample approval
Reference ranges from the two clusters we work in. Final figures are confirmed in writing for each program. How MOQ and lead time are set
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The swatch book
Yoga wear is bought by hand-feel, opacity and recovery before it is bought by style. These are the fabric families our partner mills supply most often. Each opens a guide with composition and weight ranges.
- NS-78 Nylon / spandex interlock Performance leggings, sets, bras
- BR-76 Brushed nylon / spandex Soft-hand leggings and bras
- SL-RB Seamless rib knit Ribbed sets and one-piece suits
- PS-SB Polyester / spandex Printed and gym-crossover styles
- OC-JY Organic cotton jersey Loose, restorative and studio wear
- LN-SL Linen and linen blends Meditation and loose wear
- RC-NY Recycled nylon or polyester Lines with recycled-content claims
- MD-VS Modal and viscose blends Drapey tops and lounge pieces
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Garments we coordinate
| Leggings | High-rise, 7/8 and full length, gussets and pockets |
|---|---|
| Sports bras | Light to medium support, removable or molded cups |
| Matching sets | Two- and three-piece sets with color control |
| One-piece suits | Jumpsuits, unitards and bodysuits |
| Tops | Tanks, crops, long sleeves and layers |
| Shorts | Bike shorts and lined training shorts |
| Men's | Shorts with liners, joggers, tees |
| Loose and cotton | Cotton and linen pieces for slower practice |
Also: plus size, kids, hot yoga and women's range planning.
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Two routes, chosen per style
ROUTE C
Cut and sew, Humen cluster
Fabric is cut from rolls and joined with flatlock or coverstitch seams. It suits gussets, pockets, removable cups, prints and color blocking, and lower starting quantities.
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What the desk does on every program
- Brief and route. We read your reference, confirm the fabric family and choose seamless or cut and sew.
- Fabric and sample. Fabric sheets with composition and GSM, then a first sample against your tech pack.
- Written confirmation. MOQ, unit price, colors, labels and lead time are confirmed in writing before any deposit.
- Production checks. Fabric inspection, in-line checks and a final random inspection to an agreed AQL.
- Packing and shipping. Labels, polybags and cartons to your spec, shipped on the agreed terms.
Production process · Quality control · Testing and compliance
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Who uses the desk
Emerging activewear brands launching a first line of leggings, bras and sets under their own label. Private label
Yoga and pilates studios stocking a retail corner or dressing teachers in a consistent uniform. Studio assortment
Boutiques and e-commerce sellers who need small runs and reorders by color. Wholesale buying
Distributors and wholesalers building a core range with stable fabrics across seasons. Program walk-throughs
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Recent buyer notes
- Best fabric for yoga leggings: a buyer's spec guideFabrics and materials
- Nylon vs polyester yoga wear: how to choose for your lineFabrics and materials
- Spandex percentage in yoga pants: what 15%, 20% and 25% changeFabrics and materials
- GSM guide for yoga apparel: leggings, bras and topsFabrics and materials
- Brushed vs unbrushed activewear fabricFabrics and materials
- Sourcing organic cotton yoga wearFabrics and materials
Have a reference style? Send it with the fabric and quantity you have in mind. You get a written reply with the route, the sampling plan and what still needs deciding.
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