Cut and sew manufacturer, from 25 pieces
We make clothing from raw fabric, to your design. We make the pattern, source the fabric and trims, then cut, sew, decorate and label every piece. You deal with one team, from sample to shipment.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- Patterns graded from XS to 4XL
- A sample before bulk
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms
Cut and sew orders, in short
Sharknits is a cut and sew manufacturer for clothing brands. We make each garment from raw fabric, to your pattern. We make the pattern, grade it from XS to 4XL, source the fabric and trims, then cut, sew, decorate and label every piece. The minimum is usually 25 pieces per style and color, and sizes can be mixed. First we make one physical sample, for $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping. Plan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds. You pay in full when the order is ready to ship.
Streetwear, jackets and uniforms
Pick a product to start your quote. Since 2019, we have made more than 15 million pieces, and counting, for over 500 customers in 25 countries.
HoodiesStreetwear
T-shirtsStreetwear
TracksuitsStreetwear
Varsity jacketsJackets and outerwear
Bomber jacketsJackets and outerwear
Leather jacketsLeather outerwear
Team jerseysSport and team uniforms
DenimStreetwearOne order, from sketch to finished sets
This is how a cut and sew order runs, shown with the Saint Parma tracksuit. We make one sample for $150 to $500, depending on the design. Bulk starts only after you approve it.
Everything from pattern to packing
Bring a full tech pack, or just a sketch or a photo. We handle the rest.
- Tech packMade from your sketch or photo, or we work from yours
- PatternsMade by hand or on the computer, with clear sewing notes
- GradingYour pattern graded from XS to 4XL, to your size chart
- FabricsFrench terry, fleece, cotton jersey, pique, mesh, nylon, micro polyester, melton wool, leather, denim and satin
- TrimsZips, snaps, drawcords, rib knit, piping and woven tape
- DecorationScreen printing, embroidery, chenille, patches, heat transfer and more
- LabelsWoven or printed neck labels, hang tags and size tabs
- MinimumUsually 25 pieces per style and color
- SampleOne physical sample, $150 to $500 depending on the design
- TimingPlan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds
- ShippingBy air with DHL, UPS, FedEx or USPS, or by sea, with tracking
Cut and sew vs printing on blanks
Printing on blanks starts from a garment someone else made. Cut and sew starts from fabric. Here is how the two compare.
| Compared | Cut and sew | Printing on blanks |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | Raw fabric, cut to your pattern | A ready-made blank tee or hoodie |
| Fit and size chart | Yours | The blank maker's |
| Fabric, weight and color | Any you choose | The blank maker's range |
| Details | Every seam, pocket, trim and zip | Only what the blank already has |
| Minimum | Usually 25 pieces per style and color at Sharknits | Often lower, because the garment is already made |
| Timing | Longer: the pattern, the fabric and a sample come first | Usually faster |
| Best for | A brand with its own fit, fabric and details | Testing designs, merch and quick drops |
Three orders we cut and sewed
Different products, made with the same steps: pattern, sample, your approval, then bulk.
Varsity jackets, tees and shortsFince UpChenille crests, appliqué letters, leather sleeves and quilted lining, in five colorways.
See the project
Hoodie and sweatpantsIrregular500 GSM cotton French terry, with embroidery and rhinestone seams.
See the project
TracksuitSaint ParmaMicro polyester, contrast piping and woven side tape, in seven colorways.
See the projectOur own designs
Designed by Sharknits to show what the factory can do. Want one like these? Ask for a quote.
One coat, two finished faces: clay canvas on one side, black on the other.
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Knee length olive liner coat, quilted in arches and finished with contrast binding.
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Orange and blue pullover shell with lime mesh vents, a quarter zip and a front pouch.
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Charcoal ripstop shell with taped seams, bonded zips and silver reflective piping.
Make one like thisQuestions buyers ask
What does cut and sew mean?
It means we make the garment from raw fabric. We cut each panel from your pattern and sew the panels together. A print shop starts from a blank made by someone else. With cut and sew, you choose the fabric, the fit and every detail.
Do you make the patterns?
Yes. Our pattern makers make your pattern by hand or on the computer, with clear sewing notes. Then we grade it to your sizes, from XS to 4XL.
Do you source the fabric?
Yes. We source fabric and trims from mills and suppliers we trust, to fit your design and your budget. Ask for swatches, and feel the fabric before you choose.
What can you cut and sew?
Streetwear, jackets, leather outerwear, team uniforms and workwear: from tees and hoodies to varsity jackets, jerseys and scrubs. In all, we make over 250 products in eighteen families.
Is cut and sew the same as private label?
No. Cut and sew is how the garment is made: from raw fabric, to your pattern. Private label is whose name goes on it: yours. Most of our orders are both.
Why does cut and sew take longer than printing on blanks?
Because we make the garment itself. The pattern, the fabric and the sample come first. Orders can take up to 3 months when there are several sample rounds, so plan about 4 months ahead of your launch.
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.