Private Label Cashmere Manufacturer
Build your own cashmere brand with our 23+ years of OEM/ODM experience. From yarn selection to final packaging, we handle every step under your label.
- • Custom woven labels, printed labels, or hangtags
- • Custom packaging (boxes, polybags, tissue paper)
- • Pattern + sample development in 7-10 days
- • Bulk production 30-45 days
- • MOQ 100 pieces per style
Our Private Label Process
- 1
Design & Tech Pack
Share your sketch, reference photo, or tech pack. Our in-house design team develops full tech packs including yarn spec, gauge, measurements, and colorway.
- 2
Counter Sample
We knit a counter sample in 7-10 days. Sample cost is refundable against orders 500+ pcs.
- 3
Sample Approval & Labels
You approve the sample. We produce custom woven/printed labels, hangtags, and packaging. Production-ready sample in 14-21 days.
- 4
Bulk Production
30-45 days for garments, 30-45 days for scarves/hats. 5-stage QC: incoming material, in-process, pre-finishing, post-finishing, pre-shipment.
- 5
Shipping & After-Sales
FOB Tianjin/Shanghai, CIF, DDP. Door-to-door logistics for DDP. After-sales support for quality issues within 30 days of receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for private label cashmere?
MOQ is 100 pieces per style. We can mix colors within a style to help meet MOQ.
How long does sampling take?
Counter-sample: 7-10 days. Production-ready sample with your labels: 14-21 days.
Can you handle custom packaging?
Yes — boxes, polybags, tissue paper, hangtags, barcodes. We can source or work with your supplied packaging.
Do you offer design support?
Yes — in-house design team can develop tech packs from sketches, reference photos, or trend briefs.
Start your private label project
Send your reference, tech pack, or just a sketch. We'll reply within 24 hours with a feasibility assessment and quote.
Private Label Cashmere: 5 Decisions Before You Start
Launching a private label cashmere brand is a 90-day project if planned well, or a 9-month struggle if you make the wrong decisions upfront. Below are the 5 questions we ask every new private label client — and the answers that work for 80% of emerging cashmere brands.
1. Where will you sell? (DTC, Wholesale, Department Store)
Your sales channel determines MOQ, packaging requirements, and price point. DTC Shopify brands typically start at 100-200 pieces total (low MOQ, basic packaging, premium pricing). Wholesale brands targeting boutiques need 300-1000 pieces per SKU (higher MOQ, branded labels/hangtags, mid-market pricing). Department store buyers (Nordstrom, Galeries Lafayette, Isetan) require 1000+ pieces per SKU + full compliance documentation (BSCI, OEKO-TEX, ISO 9001).
Recommendation: Start with 1 channel, prove demand, then expand. Mixing channels from day 1 dilutes focus and inflates MOQ.
2. What's your target micron and gauge?
Micron (fiber fineness) determines hand feel and price tier: 14.5-15.5μm = premium (Loro Piana tier), 15.5-16.5μm = mid-market (most DTC brands), 16.5-19μm = entry-level (less soft, more durable). Gauge (stitches per inch) determines weight and seasonality: 12gg = chunky winter, 14gg = mid-weight, 16gg = fine all-season. Most private label brands start at 15.5μm / 14gg for sweaters — the sweet spot for hand feel vs. price.
Cost impact: Each 0.5μm micron improvement adds ~8-12% to yarn cost. Each gauge increase (12→14→16) adds ~5-8% to knitting time.
3. How will you brand? (Labels, Hangtags, Packaging)
Three branding levels: (a) Woven main label + care label + paper hangtag — USD 0.30-0.50 per piece, MOQ 500 labels; (b) Custom woven labels with your logo + branded packaging (silk paper, branded zip lock) + outer carton with your sticker — USD 1.20-2.00 per piece, MOQ 1000 sets; (c) Full custom packaging (printed inner box, custom tissue paper, ribbon, branded mailer) — USD 3.50-6.00 per piece, MOQ 2000+ pieces. We can source labels and packaging separately or bundle into the knitwear quote.
Lead time: Custom labels take 15-20 days to produce; packaging 20-30 days. Add this to your timeline if launching a new collection.
4. What colors do you need? (Standard vs. Custom Pantone)
Standard yarn colors (we hold 200+ shades in stock — see our color cards) ship in 7-10 days. Custom Pantone matching takes 25-35 days for dyeing + minimum dye lot 50kg per color. We recommend launching with 3-5 standard colors (camel, ivory, charcoal, navy, blush) and adding custom colors once you've validated sell-through. Dye-to-order cost is USD 2-4 per piece extra vs. stock yarn.
Inventory tip: Stock yarn is 40% cheaper than custom dye. Custom dye is 40% cheaper than "perfect" custom dye with multiple lab dips.
5. How will you handle inventory risk? (MOQ, Lead Time, Reorder)
Cashmere has 16-25 day production lead time, so you cannot "test and reorder in 2 weeks" like fast fashion. We recommend a 3-phase inventory plan: (a) Launch order 200-500 pieces per SKU to test the market; (b) Core reorder 500-1500 pieces for proven SKUs (book capacity 60 days ahead); (c) Seasonal expansion 1500+ pieces for confirmed winners. For new brands we offer a 100-piece MOQ on standard colors/styles to lower the initial capital risk.
Working capital rule: Keep at least 3 reorder cycles in cash. Cash flow kills more emerging cashmere brands than product quality does.
3 Mistakes First-Time Private Label Brands Make
- Starting with too many SKUs. Five well-chosen styles outperform twenty mediocre ones. Cashmere buyers expect curated collections.
- Underestimating working capital. First order + customs duties + marketing = 4x the unit cost in cash needed before you see a single sale.
- Skipping the sample round. "Looks the same on screen" costs 6-8 weeks of rework. Always approve a physical hand-loom sample before bulk.
