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FAQs / Answers for apparel buyers

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Straightforward answers to common questions about sourcing, developing and producing knitwear with Ziva Sourcing.

How do we start a knitwear sourcing project with Ziva?

Send your brief through Request a Quote, including product references, quantities, target market and delivery expectations. We will clarify the specifications, review feasibility and coordinate the quotation and development steps. Payment terms, sample charges and commercial conditions are confirmed for the specific order.

Can you help with export packing and shipping documents?

We coordinate agreed packing details, shipment readiness and relevant export documentation with the factory and logistics parties. Shipping terms, freight arrangements, carton markings and destination requirements should be confirmed with the quotation and order. Duties and import clearance depend on the destination and agreed terms.

How long does bulk production take?

Bulk lead time depends on material procurement, sample approvals, order complexity, factory capacity and finishing. Shipment transit time is additional. We confirm an order-specific timeline after the specifications, quantities and approval plan are clear, and review the impact of any later changes.

How do you select a factory for our order?

We match the product and commercial brief against the factory’s relevant capabilities, available capacity, material route and buyer requirements. Where compliance is required, current site-specific documents and scope are reviewed. Not every partner factory holds every certification mentioned in our company profile.

Can you arrange printing, embroidery and garment washing?

We can review suitable printing, embroidery and washing options with the production partners. Suitability depends on the fabric, artwork, colour, placement and intended performance. Strike-offs or development samples should be approved before bulk processing.

How is knitwear quality checked?

The quality plan is agreed around the buyer’s specifications and can include fabric checks, measurement and workmanship reviews, in-line checks and final inspection. Test methods, tolerances, inspection criteria and any AQL requirement should be confirmed in advance. Inspection does not replace required laboratory testing.

What approvals are needed before bulk production?

The approval sequence depends on the order and may include fabric quality, lab dips, print or embroidery strike-offs, fit samples, size sets, labels, packing and a pre-production sample. We coordinate the required approvals and record the agreed reference before the relevant production stage.

Can you develop a product from a reference sample?

Yes, a physical sample or clear design reference can provide a starting point. We will still need agreed measurements, fabric details, colours and construction requirements. Development samples should be reviewed and approved rather than treating a reference alone as the final production specification.

How do we choose the right knit fabric and GSM?

Start with the garment’s intended use, feel, weight, stretch, fit and target price. Jersey, pique, rib, interlock, fleece and French terry behave differently. We can coordinate fabric references and swatches so composition, GSM and performance requirements are agreed before sampling.

Can you manufacture under our own brand or private label?

Private-label and OEM requirements can be reviewed, including custom labels, hangtags, packaging, measurements and artwork. Brand assets, specifications and approval responsibilities should be agreed before production. Custom materials or trims may carry separate minimum quantities.

What is your minimum order quantity?

Minimum order quantities depend on the style, fabric, dyeing lot, colour, trims and selected factory. There is no single minimum that suits every collection. Share your quantity per style and colour, and we will review a practical production option.

What information do you need for a quotation?

Please send a tech pack or clear reference images, measurement chart, fabric composition and GSM, colour breakdown, quantities by style and size, artwork, trims, packing instructions, destination and target delivery date. Include testing or compliance requirements. Missing details can be clarified before a final quotation.

What knitwear products can Ziva Sourcing help us develop?

We support product development and sourcing for T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops, joggers, shorts, leggings and children’s knitwear. Send your designs and intended use so we can assess fabric, construction, finishing and a suitable production partner.

Can Ziva source sustainable fabric options?

We can review organic cotton, recycled-content and other preferred material requirements with suitable suppliers. Availability, minimums, pricing and documentation depend on the fabric and production route. Any certification or product claim must be supported by the relevant current scope and supply-chain records.

What is the typical sample lead time?

Sample timing depends on fabric availability, trims, artwork, construction and the number of approval rounds. Share your tech pack and required date so we can confirm a sample plan with the proposed factory. Bulk production timing is agreed separately.

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