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Custom knit polos, in a fine sweater knit
We knit polo shirts on our flat knitting machines, in a fine 12 or 14 gauge sweater knit. You choose the yarn, the colors and the tipping on the collar and cuffs, and your logo is knitted in or embroidered. From 25 pieces per style and color, with sizes mixed.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- Fine 12 or 14 gauge knit
- Tipping in your colors
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms
Knit polo orders, in short
Sharknits knits custom knit polos for brands and clubs, in a fine 12 or 14 gauge sweater knit. Each has a knitted collar, tipping in your colors, and your logo knitted in or embroidered. The minimum is 25 pieces per style and color, and sizes can be mixed. First we make one physical sample, in about 2 weeks, for $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping. After you approve it, bulk takes about 3 to 4 weeks, plus shipping. We knit in our own factories in Pakistan, and our US office is near Chicago. You pay in full when the order is ready to ship.
Knit polo vs pique polo
Two different polos. We make both.
| Compared | Knit polo | Pique polo |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Knitted panel by panel on flat knitting machines, then linked | Cut and sewn from pique knit fabric |
| Feel | A fine sweater knit | A textured knit fabric |
| Logo | Knitted in or embroidered | Embroidered |
Knitted on our own machines
A knit polo is knitted in a fine gauge, so the knit is smooth and light. You feel the gauge on your sample.
What you choose
Tell us the yarn, the colors and the tipping. You check all of it on your sample before bulk.
- StyleA knit polo with a knitted collar and a button placket
- Gauge12 gauge, or 14 gauge or finer, for a fine knit
- YarnsAcrylic, cotton, wool blends or recycled polyester
- TippingStripes in your colors on the collar and cuffs
- LogoKnitted in or embroidered
- LabelsYour woven neck label, care label and hang tags
- Minimum25 pieces per style and color, with sizes mixed
- SampleOne physical sample in about 2 weeks, $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping
- BulkAbout 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the sample
- ShippingBy air in about 1 to 2 weeks, or by sea in about 6 to 8 weeks to the US East Coast, with tracking
- Shipping termsFOB (free on board) Karachi, or DDP (delivered duty paid) to your door
Sample first, then your order
We make one physical sample for $150 to $500, depending on the design. It takes about 2 weeks. You can make changes during sampling. After you approve it, bulk takes about 3 to 4 weeks, plus shipping.
Changes go into another sample round before bulk starts.
- 1InquirySend your idea, sketch or tech pack.
- 2Digital mockupWe draw your design so you can see it.
- 3SampleWe make one physical sample.
- 4Your approvalYou check it and sign off.
Your full order is made, checked, paid for and shipped.
- 5ProductionWe make the full order.
- 6Quality checkEvery piece is checked against the sample.
- 7PaymentYou pay before it ships.
- 8DeliveryShipped by air or sea to your door.
Questions buyers ask
What is the minimum order for custom knit polos?
25 pieces per style and color. You can mix sizes within that number.
What is a knit polo?
A polo knitted like a sweater, on flat knitting machines, in a fine gauge. A pique polo is cut and sewn from pique fabric. We make both.
Which gauge is best for a knit polo?
A fine gauge: 12 gauge, or 14 gauge or finer. We confirm the gauge on your quote, and you feel it on your sample.
Can the collar and cuffs have stripes?
Yes. Tipping in your colors can be knitted into the collar and cuffs.
Which yarns can we choose?
Acrylic, cotton, wool blends or recycled polyester. With recycled polyester, the label gives the recycled share, as the yarn supplier's certificate states it.
Can the pieces carry our own labels?
Yes. We sew your woven neck label and care label, and add your hang tags. We sew the fiber content, care and Made in Pakistan labels from label artwork you approve.
How long does an order take?
The sample takes about 2 weeks to make. After you approve it, bulk takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Shipping takes about 1 to 2 weeks by air, or about 6 to 8 weeks by sea.
How much does a sample cost?
One physical sample costs $150 to $500, depending on the design, plus shipping. It takes about 2 weeks to make.
Your request is ready
Send it to us on WhatsApp, or copy it into an email to contact@sharknits.com.
Want to talk sooner? Book a 15-minute call on Google Meet.
Attach your files when you send it.
What happens next
- We reply with questions and a quote.
- We make one sample for you to check.
- You approve it, and we make your order.
contact@sharknits.com · +1 647 501 5424
Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a US corporate office near Chicago.