Mastering Knitwear Apparel Quality in Vietnam: How Inflow Can Help Your Fashion Brand Thrive

Mastering Knitwear Apparel Quality in Vietnam: How Inflow Can Help Your Fashion Brand Thrive

Knitwear is no longer just about cozy sweaters. It has evolved with fresh designs and production methods, making it essential for businesses to adapt and innovate. For fashion brands looking to elevate their knitwear production, Vietnam has emerged as a key player offering a unique blend of opportunity and strategic considerations.

The rise of Vietnam in knitwear apparel manufacturing: 

GlobalData's recent survey positions Vietnam as the leader among apparel-sourcing locations. The World Trade Organization (WTO) further strengthens this claim, highlighting Vietnam's edge over competitors like Bangladesh in terms of product quality, lead time, and sustainability. Vietnam surpassed South Korea as the world's 6th largest fiber and yarn exporter. Vietnam also ranked 5th among the top countries for knitted fabric exports in 2022 with a share value of 3.26%, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity website.

 

Vietnam ranked 5th among the top countries in knitted fabrics export in 2022 with a share value of 3.26%

(Source: OECD website)

Thanks to the skilled and dedicated workforce, competitive pricing, and constant innovation, Vietnam became an ideal partner for brands looking for cutting-edge knitwear solutions. 

Potential challenges of knitwear production: 

Despite the advantages, navigating knitwear production in Vietnam requires a keen eye for detail. Here are some potential roadblocks to consider:

• Fit issues: Inaccurate design measurements, communication errors during design translations, and neglecting fabric drape or stretches can lead to poor garment fit.

• Unintended design details: Unexpected seam placement, difficulty in replicating intricate details, and a lack of understanding of knitwear construction techniques can compromise the final product's aesthetics and functionality.

• Fabric defects: Yarn inconsistencies, worn-out machinery, receiving the wrong fabric, or inconsistent dye lots can significantly impact quality.

• Scaling problems to keep up with market demand: Due to supplier capacity constraints and lack of production visibility.

Well, many more problems can happen, especially when you are from overseas. 

Inflow: Ensuring top-tier knitwear quality for your brand

At Inflow, we understand the complexities of knitwear production in Vietnam. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to mitigate these challenges and ensure exceptional quality for your brand:

• Design & development: We have a dedicated sample development room to refine your designs for optimal knitwear production within 7-14 days. As the sample approval time is shortened, it benefits the mass production process. 

Inflow's sample factory capacity

• Material sourcing: Plus, we have 50+ fabric mills, dyeing & printing units across China, Vietnam & Southeast Asia. We also have a wide selection of pre-booked fabrics

• Strategic sourcing & supplier management: Different from traditional trading companies, which manage and find factories manually, Inflow does all of these tasks based on data-driven metrics, including performance, capacity, dynamic cost input, and live bidding. 

• Production & quality control: Our experienced team conducts rigorous inline quality control inspections throughout production, proactively addresses any issues that arise, and properly onboard new suppliers to maintain your quality standards. Inflow’s clients only have to use one system to track the progress.

• Manage everything, everywhere: Through our all-in-one platform, you can enjoy complete transparency and . You can now use our platform on your mobile phone.

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Conclusion

Vietnam presents a compelling opportunity for fashion brands seeking high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable knitwear production. With its skilled workforce, innovative spirit, and commitment to quality, Vietnam is poised to remain a leader in this industry. 

However, if you’re overseas, navigating a new system can be daunting. That’s where Inflow steps in. Our team of experts understands the market and can help you avoid common pitfalls including language barriers and cultural differences, quality control issues, unexpected disruptions, hidden costs finding the right supplier and manufacturer partners, and many more. 

Partnering with Inflow allows you to leverage this potential, navigate the specific challenges of knitwear production in Vietnam, and achieve knitwear excellence for your brand.

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