Cashmere Wide-Leg Knit Pants: B2B Wholesale Guide (Yarn, Gauge, Fit, MOQ)
Knitted cashmere and wool-blend wide-leg pants wholesale at $14–28 per piece, retail at $140–340. This guide covers yarn selection, gauge, fit block, and MOQ for B2B buyers building premium trouser programs with knit construction.
Cashmere Wide-Leg Knit Pants: B2B Wholesale Guide (Yarn, Gauge, Fit, MOQ)
Knitted cashmere and wool-blend wide-leg pants have moved from a niche product into a serious B2B category over the past three seasons. Wholesale pricing sits at $14–28 per piece for fully fashioned knit trousers, retail markups range from 4–8x, and the programs that succeed share three things: a clear fit block, a deliberate yarn choice, and a strong fabric-story positioning (hand-feel, drape, and recovery).
This guide walks through the engineering and sourcing decisions that determine whether a knit cashmere or wool-blend wide-leg pants program succeeds at your retail tier. It is written from the perspective of an Ordos facility that produces knit trousers as part of its full cashmere collection.
Why Knit Pants vs Woven Trousers
Knit construction delivers four benefits over woven for premium bottoms:
- Drape: knit fabric flows vertically and recovers horizontally, creating the relaxed wide-leg silhouette without bulk
- Comfort: knit has built-in stretch, eliminating the need for elastane in most constructions
- Hand-feel: cashmere knit against the leg feels softer than equivalent woven cashmere
- Packability: knit pants pack smaller for travel retail
The trade-off is structure. Knit pants don’t hold a crease the way woven trousers do. For buyers targeting office-wear or formalwear programs, woven is still the right choice. For buyers targeting loungewear, athleisure-tier, or weekend luxury, knit wins.
Fiber and Yarn Specifications
| Specification | 100% Cashmere | 70/30 Cashmere/Merino | 100% Merino Wool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | Grade A Mongolian 14.5–15.5μm | Cashmere 14.5μm + merino 19.5μm | 18.5–21.5μm merino |
| Yarn | 2/26 Nm or 2/48 Nm | 2/28 Nm | 2/28 Nm or 2/30 Nm |
| Gauge | 7gg – 12gg | 9gg – 12gg | 9gg – 14gg |
| Weight per pant | 240–360g | 280–380g | 280–400g |
| Hand-feel | Softest, drapes heaviest | Balanced | Springy, structured |
| Wholesale FOB Tianjin | USD 18–28 / piece | USD 14–20 / piece | USD 8–14 / piece |
| Retail markup | 5–8x | 5–7x | 4–5x |
| Retail price range | USD 180–340 | USD 140–240 | USD 60–95 |
| MOQ per design | 100 pcs | 100 pcs | 200 pcs |
The 70/30 cashmere-merino blend is often the best economic choice for wholesale programs — the cashmere hand-feel is preserved at the touch zones (front panels), the merino improves recovery, and the unit cost drops 25–35%.
Gauge and Construction
Gauge 7gg – 9gg (chunky): visible knit texture, drapes heavily, loungewear aesthetic. Best for cashmere wide-leg programs sold at premium retail.
Gauge 10gg – 12gg (mid): smooth surface, balanced structure, fits both casual and smart-casual programs. Standard for commercial knit trousers.
Gauge 14gg (fine): refined drape, more formal aesthetic, requires finer yarn. Common for merino wool programs; rarely used for cashmere in knit pants.
Construction method: fully fashioned knit (knit to shape, panels linked together) is the standard for premium knit pants. Cut-and-sew knit (knit fabric panels cut and assembled like woven) is more common at lower price points and offers more pattern flexibility.
Fit Block: Wide-Leg vs Straight vs Tapered
For FW 2026, the dominant B2B programs are wide-leg (relaxed, full leg opening), straight-leg (slim through hip and leg), and barrel-leg (curved taper at ankle).
Wide-leg knit pants: hip 110–125cm, leg opening 28–34cm, inseam 76–82cm. The most-requested fit for cashmere programs. Drapes elegantly when paired with cropped cashmere sweaters or fitted mock necks.
Straight-leg knit pants: hip 96–110cm, leg opening 22–26cm, inseam 76–80cm. More office-appropriate, suits merino wool programs.
Barrel-leg / balloon knit pants: gathered waist and ankle, exaggerated curve. A fashion-forward choice for boutique programs.
Waistband and Closure
Three waistband options for knit pants:
Elasticated waistband: simplest, most comfortable, $0.80–1.20 added cost. Common for loungewear and athleisure-tier cashmere programs.
Knitted rib waistband with drawcord: more polished, drawcord internal or external. $1.50–2.80 added cost. Standard for premium retail.
Set-in waistband with zipper and hook closure: dressiest, requires woven waistband insertion. $3.50–5.50 added cost. Common for office-wear programs.
For wide-leg cashmere programs, the rib waistband with internal drawcord is the most-requested option.
Pockets and Details
- Side-seam welt pockets: standard for premium wide-leg programs, $1.20–1.80 added cost
- Patch pockets: more casual, $0.80–1.20 added cost
- Back welt pockets: optional, $0.80–1.20 added cost per pocket
- Cropped length vs full-length: design choice, full-length uses 8–12% more yarn
- Pleats: optional front pleats for office programs, $1.50–2.50 added cost
MOQ and Lead Time
| Order size | Production lead time |
|---|---|
| 100–500 pcs | 30–35 days |
| 500–1,500 pcs | 35–45 days |
| 1,500+ pcs | 45–55 days |
| Custom Pantone | +7–10 days lab dip |
| Custom waistband construction | +3–5 days |
| Sample timeline | 7–10 days, USD 25–60 per piece, refundable |
For programs launching a new fit block, we strongly recommend a size-run sample (S / M / L) at $75–150 per size before bulk production.
Customization Options for Private Label
- Woven label at center-back waistband, MOQ 100 pieces
- Custom Pantone from 5 kg per color
- Custom drawcord color and tip material
- Branded care label and hangtag
- Custom packaging — branded polybag, tissue, box
Common Mistakes B2B Buyers Make
Mistake 1: Specifying a 14gg cashmere pant. The yarn is too thin to deliver the drape benefit. Use 7gg – 12gg for cashmere wide-leg programs.
Mistake 2: Skipping recovery testing. Knit pants recover from stretch differently depending on yarn twist. Always request a 50-stretch recovery test on the bulk production sample before shipping.
Mistake 3: Underestimating inseam length variation. Knit pants inseams stretch 5–8% under body weight during wear. A 76cm flat inseam may ride up to 78–80cm in wear. Build this into the spec.
Mistake 4: Forgetting to specify pocket depth. Side-seam welt pockets on wide-leg pants tend to open wider than intended. Specify pocket depth (typically 14–16cm) and pocket bag width (typically 18–20cm) explicitly.
Sustainability and Origin
All cashmere for our knit pants program is sourced from the Alashan and Ordos goat herds, dehairing April–June each year. SFA certification is available for buyers requiring herder-welfare documentation.
The merino wool component (in 70/30 blends) is sourced from Inner Mongolia cooperative farms with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical MOQ for cashmere wide-leg pants?
MOQ is 100 pieces per design in stock colors. Custom Pantone from 5 kg per color. Branded labels and packaging from 100 pieces.
Can I get a sample pant before placing the bulk order?
Yes. Sample lead time is 7–10 days. Sample cost USD 25–60 per piece, refundable against bulk order. Size-run samples (S / M / L) recommended.
What gauge is best for a wide-leg cashmere pant?
7gg – 9gg chunky knit. The yarn weight delivers the wide-leg drape. 12gg is acceptable for finer retail programs; 14gg is too smooth for the wide-leg silhouette.
Can I get both wide-leg and straight-leg in the same program?
Yes. Both fits use the same yarn and gauge. The pattern piece set is different. MOQ 100 pieces per fit.
What is the lead time for a 500-piece custom Pantone order?
Approximately 55–70 days total: 7–10 days lab dip, 35–40 days bulk production, 3–5 days QC, plus 20–35 days sea freight.
Browse our Wholesale High-Waist Wool Wide-Leg Pants collection for current FW 2026 designs, or pair with our Cashmere Sweater programs for matching loungewear sets.
Quick answers from this article
- Why Knit Pants vs Woven Trousers
- Knit construction delivers four benefits over woven for premium bottoms: - **Drape**: knit fabric flows vertically and recovers horizontally, creating the relaxed wide-leg silhouette without bulk - **Comfort**: knit has built-in stretch, eliminating the need for elastane in most constructions - **Hand-feel**: cashmere
- What is the typical MOQ for cashmere wide-leg pants?
- MOQ is 100 pieces per design in stock colors. Custom Pantone from 5 kg per color. Branded labels and packaging from 100 pieces.
- Can I get a sample pant before placing the bulk order?
- Yes. Sample lead time is 7–10 days. Sample cost USD 25–60 per piece, refundable against bulk order. Size-run samples (S / M / L) recommended.
- What gauge is best for a wide-leg cashmere pant?
- 7gg – 9gg chunky knit. The yarn weight delivers the wide-leg drape. 12gg is acceptable for finer retail programs; 14gg is too smooth for the wide-leg silhouette.
