Women’s Striped Sweater

Women’s Striped V-Neck Sweater with Fold-Over Collar

Wholesale and private label

Overview

This is a women’s striped knit sweater with a V-neck and a soft fold-over collar. It is made for winter and heavy enough to be worn on its own in autumn, so it covers two seasons from one garment, and the V-neck with a collar gives it a smarter finish than a plain crew-neck knit. The stripes run across the body and the sleeves, which makes the sweater read as a designed piece on a rail and in a photograph, while the collar frames the neck and makes it appropriate for work as well as the weekend. The knit is warm without being bulky, so it layers under a coat in the coldest weeks, and the ribbed trims hold the shape of the garment instead of stretching out. The sweater is produced as a stock item and as a private-label piece, so the yarn, the stripe colours, the collar and the labels can all be set to your specification. Sizes run [S–XXL], and can be graded to your own size chart. MOQ is 100 pieces per colourway.

Product specification

Fabric: knit, warm for winter and wearable on its own in autumn, [composition and weight to be confirmed].

Design: all-over stripes on the body and the sleeves.

Neckline: V-neck with a soft fold-over collar.

Trims: ribbed cuffs and hem.

Fit: [regular], with room to layer a shirt underneath.

Colour: cream with navy and black stripes as photographed, or matched to your reference.

Sizes: [S–XXL], graded to your size chart.

MOQ: 100 pieces per colourway, mixed sizes accepted.

Sample: 7–10 working days per round.

Bulk lead time: 25–40 days after sample approval and deposit.

Care: wash inside out, dry flat, do not bleach.

Quality control: inline and final inspection, stripe matching check, collar shape check, needle detection.

Why buyers choose this style

A striped knit is one of the most reliable sellers in womenswear, because stripes sell every autumn and winter and they do not depend on a trend to move. The same sweater is bought by customers who want a warm layer for work and by customers who want something casual for the weekend, which widens the customer base without changing the product.

The neckline is the second reason. A V-neck with a collar sits between a plain knit and a shirt: it looks considered enough for an office and relaxed enough for jeans, and the collar keeps the neck warm in winter, which is the practical detail customers notice. A sweater that can be worn buttoned under a jacket and open over a T-shirt effectively covers two occasions.

The third reason is the season span. A mid-weight striped knit is worn on its own in autumn, layered under a coat in winter and again on its own in early spring, which means it sells for longer than a heavy winter-only knit. For the buyer, the numbers are straightforward: 100-piece MOQ, 7–10 day sampling and 25–40 day bulk lead time, with mixed sizes in one order.

Stripes: the design that sells

The stripes are worked into the knit rather than printed on top of it, so the colours go through the fabric, they do not crack or fade, and the pattern keeps its definition after washing. Wide stripes read as sporty and confident; narrow stripes read as classic and are easier to merchandise across age groups; an uneven stripe sequence reads as more fashion-led. The buyer confirms which direction they want at the sample stage.

Two details decide whether a striped knit looks expensive. The first is the stripe width in proportion to the garment: the same stripe that looks right on a size S can look wrong on a size XXL, so the stripe repeat is planned across the size range so that every size carries the same number of complete stripes across the chest. The second is seam matching: the stripes are matched at the side seams and at the sleeve joins, so the design reads as one continuous piece rather than two panels that happen to have stripes.

Colour is dyed on the yarn, so the stripe colours are consistent through the knit and repeat orders match. The yarn for one order is checked against the approved colour standard, and the stripe sequence is confirmed so that a small size and a large size do not differ in the order of the colours.

V-neck with a fold-over collar

The neckline is a V with a soft fold-over collar. The V opens the neckline and frames the collarbone, which makes the sweater flattering on a range of body shapes, and the collar sits over the V so the finished neckline looks intentional rather than like a sweater worn without a shirt.

The collar is knitted in the same yarn as the body and finished so that it folds flat rather than standing up or curling at the points. Its depth is confirmed on the sample, because the relationship between the collar and the V is the detail that decides the whole look: a collar that is too wide sits away from the neck, and one that is too narrow looks like a mistake. The collar can be trimmed in a stripe colour or in a solid contrast shade, so the same pattern produces two different products.

The neckline is finished with a rib or a narrow band so it does not gape or stretch out when the sweater is pulled over the head. If a plain V-neck version is preferred, the same pattern can be produced without the collar.

Knit fabric: warm for winter, light enough for autumn

The sweater is knitted in a yarn chosen for warmth, hand feel and shape retention. A mid-weight yarn is the right choice for a garment that is worn both on its own and under a coat: heavy enough to be warm, light enough that it does not add bulk at the shoulder when a jacket goes over it.

The knit is warm without being dense, which matters because a sweater that traps heat becomes uncomfortable indoors. It also recovers its shape: the rib at the cuffs and hem is knitted so that it springs back after stretching, so the sleeves do not go slack after a season of wear, and the body does not stretch out at the elbow or the seat.

Two quality points are controlled before bulk. Pilling: knitwear pills where it rubs, such as under the arms, at the cuffs and where a bag strap sits, so the yarn is selected and tested for pilling. Shrinkage: the knit is pre-shrunk or washed before finishing, so the sweater does not come back from the first wash one size smaller.

Fit and sizing

The sweater is cut with a comfortable body and enough room in the shoulder and the sleeve to wear a shirt underneath. Grading, body length, sleeve length, neckline depth, collar width and rib depth are developed to your own size chart. Reference sizes [S–XXL], confirmed on the order.

Chest width, body length and sleeve length are measured flat, without stretching, and the measurements are printed in both centimetres and inches on the size guide. Because the rib at the cuffs and hem recovers after stretching, the fit should be judged on the flat measurement.

Colour and stripe matching

The photographed sample is a cream ground with navy and black stripes, which is the easiest colour direction to sell because it works with denim, navy, camel and grey. Colour is matched to your Pantone reference and checked under D65 light before knitting, so the body, the sleeves and the collar do not differ in shade under shop lighting.

Where a range needs more variety, the same stripe pattern can be produced in a second colourway — for example a grey ground with white and navy stripes, or a camel ground with brown and cream — without changing the fit or the stripe layout.

Customization

Colours: the cream, navy and black stripe as shown, or matched to your Pantone reference.

Stripe design: stripe width, sequence and direction confirmed on the sample.

Neckline: V-neck with a fold-over collar, or a plain V-neck.

Collar trim: solid contrast collar or a collar knitted in a stripe colour.

Yarn: soft knit, in the weight you choose.

Branding: woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, patches and custom packaging.

Sizes: [S–XXL], or graded to your own chart.

Sampling and production timeline

1. Inquiry. Send a photo, a sketch or a tech pack.
2. Yarn. Confirm the yarn, the stripe colours and the hand feel, 3–7 days.
3. Pattern. Fit, neckline depth, collar width and stripe repeat, 2–3 days.
4. Sample. First sample with the collar and stripes, 7–10 working days per round.
5. Approval. Your sign-off on fit, colours, collar and stripes.
6. Bulk. Production, 25–40 days after approval and deposit.
7. Shipment. Final inspection and packing, then sea, air or express.

Most knitwear styles are approved in two rounds: the first sample confirms the fit, the neckline and the collar, and the second confirms the yarn, the stripe colours and the trims.

Quality control, stage by stage

• Yarn checked before knitting, colour by colour.
• Stripe sequence and width measured during knitting.
• Neckline and collar shape checked on the finished garment.
• Stripe matching checked at the side seams and sleeve joins.
• Pilling, shrinkage and colourfastness tested on the finished sweater.
• Measurement, colour and label verification, then needle detection and final inspection.

Minimum order quantity

The MOQ is 100 pieces per colourway, and mixed sizes within one colour are accepted, so a 100-piece order can cover a full size run. Custom dyeing, a new stripe layout or special trims may require a higher quantity, confirmed at quotation stage.

What we need from you

• A clear photo, a sketch, a sample from another market or a full tech pack.
• The stripe reference: width, sequence and colours.
• Pantone references for each stripe colour.
• Yarn weight or hand-feel reference, if you have one.
• Your size range and grading, or we can develop one for approval.
• Neckline and collar specification, plus label and packaging requirements.
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FAQ

What is the MOQ? 100 pieces per colourway, mixed sizes accepted.

How long does sampling take? 7–10 working days per round.

How long is bulk production? 25–40 days after sample approval and deposit.

Are the stripes printed or knitted? The stripes are knitted into the fabric, so the colours do not crack or fade.

Is the collar removable? No. The collar is knitted in the same yarn as the body and is a permanent part of the sweater.

Can it be worn in autumn? Yes. It is worn on its own in autumn and layered under a coat in winter.

Can the stripe colours be changed? Yes. Each stripe colour is matched to your Pantone reference.