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Custom letterman sweaters, knitted to your design
We knit letterman sweaters to your design: cardigans and crewnecks in your colors, with sleeve stripes and your letter. The letter can be chenille on felt, a chenille or embroidered patch, or knitted in. From 25 pieces per style and color, with sizes mixed.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- Chenille, patch or knitted letters
- Sleeve stripes in your colors
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms
Letterman sweater orders, in short
Sharknits knits custom letterman sweaters for schools, teams and brands: cardigans and crewnecks with sleeve stripes and your letter. The letter can be chenille on felt, a chenille or embroidered patch, or knitted in. 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.
Your letter, in chenille
Chenille is a looped, raised yarn, sewn onto a felt backing. It is the classic letter of a varsity sweater. A crewneck can carry your logo the same way.
Chenille, a patch, or knitted in
One order can use one way for the letter and another for a small logo.
| Compared | Chenille on felt | Chenille or embroidered patch | Knitted in |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it is made | Looped chenille yarn on a felt backing, sewn onto the sweater | A finished patch, sewn onto the sweater | Knitted into the sweater with the body |
| Looks like | A raised, soft letter | A raised letter with a stitched edge | A flat letter in the knit |
| Best for | Big letters on the chest | Logos and smaller letters | Bold shapes in up to 4 yarn colors |
What you choose
Tell us the style, your colors and your letter. You check all of it on your sample before bulk.
- StylesLetterman cardigans and crewnecks
- LettersChenille on felt, a chenille or embroidered patch, or knitted in
- StripesSleeve stripes and striped rib trims in your colors
- Gauge7 gauge for a classic sweater weight, 12 gauge for a fine knit, and 14 gauge or finer for a very fine knit. Gauge is the number of needles per inch.
- YarnsAcrylic, cotton, wool blends or recycled polyester
- 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
Letters and school marks
- Your letter. Any letter or number in your colors, or your own logo.
- School marks. A school's, club's or team's logo goes only on that buyer's own order, with its written permission. Greek letters and college marks need the owner's license.
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 letterman sweaters?
25 pieces per style and color. You can mix sizes within that number.
How is the letter made?
Three ways: chenille on a felt backing, a chenille or embroidered patch, or knitted into the sweater. Chenille is the classic letter of a varsity sweater.
Do you make letterman cardigans and crewnecks?
Yes, both, with sleeve stripes and striped rib trims in your colors.
Can you put our school's logo on them?
Yes, on your own order, with the school's written permission. Greek letters and college marks need the owner's license.
Which gauges do you knit?
7 gauge for a classic sweater weight, 12 gauge for a fine knit, and 14 gauge or finer for a very fine knit. We confirm the gauge on your quote and you feel it on your sample.
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.
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.