ZZIVASOURCING
04 / Our process

From the first brief
to the final carton.

A knitwear order moves through many hands. A clear process keeps everyone working towards the same garment.

Develop→Manufacture→Inspect→Export
Cutting garment panels from a pattern
EACH APPROVAL GIVES THE NEXT STAGE A CLEAR REFERENCE.
The production journey

Six stages.
One shared brief.

Every style has its own requirements, but the principle stays the same: understand the product, agree on the details and follow the order through production. Here is how we work with buyers on a typical knitwear manufacturing and export programme.

01

Understand the order

We begin with your tech pack, reference garment or design idea. Fabric, fit, quantity, target cost and delivery timing give us the context for the work ahead.

What this stage covers

A technical brief, measurement chart or reference sample; estimated quantities; intended market; and the required delivery window.

02

Develop the fabric & costing

We review suitable yarns, knit structures, fabric weights and finishes, then work through the construction, decoration and packing details that shape the quotation.

What this stage covers

Fabric swatches, composition and GSM; colour standards; trims; artwork; packaging; and a costing scope for your review.

03

Make, review & approve the sample

Samples turn the brief into something you can handle and assess. Fit comments, measurements, colours and decoration are reviewed and revised before the bulk standard is confirmed.

What this stage covers

Fit and size-set review where required, lab dips, print or embroidery approvals, and an approved pre-production reference.

04

Prepare & follow manufacturing

Once the commercial terms and approvals are in place, the order moves through material preparation, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing and finishing as the style requires.

What this stage covers

A production plan, approval checkpoints, material readiness and progress updates, with issues raised for a decision when needed.

05

Inspect the finished garments

Measurements, workmanship, appearance, quantity and packing are reviewed against the approved standard and the inspection plan agreed for the order.

What this stage covers

Inspection findings, any corrective actions, assortment and carton checks, and buyer or nominated third-party release requirements.

06

Pack, document & export

We coordinate the final packing and export preparation with the relevant teams and freight forwarder, keeping the shipment plan connected to the buyer’s instructions.

What this stage covers

Packing list and commercial document coordination, shipping marks, freight booking follow-up and shipment information handover.

Before we begin

A realistic plan starts
with the right information.

MOQ, lead time, testing and inspection arrangements depend on the garment, materials, quantities and destination. We confirm those requirements with you before the production plan is finalised. If something changes along the way, the priority is to understand the impact and agree on the next step together.

Let’s talk knitwear

What are you planning
for your next collection?

Send a tech pack, a reference garment or the first outline of an idea. We will help you work through the manufacturing and export requirements.

Share your brief ↗

The production photographs on these pages are representative process imagery.