SWEATER TYPES
Three common sweater styles
Crew necks, cardigans and turtlenecks each call for a different construction. Neckline, front opening, material, weight and finishing all shape how the sweater is built and how the final garment wears.
01
Crew neck
A crew neck keeps the neckline simple, leaving the material, fit, cuffs and hem to define much of the silhouette. It can work as a straightforward uniform layer or as a more style-led retail piece.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Heavyweight cotton jersey, cotton blend knit
Retail, fashion, premium uniform programs
Regular or relaxed fit, rib neck, cuff and hem
Usually kept minimal. Embroidery where the fabric and design allow it.
02
Cardigan
The front opening changes the pattern, fastening and available branding area compared with a crew neck. Material and fit then determine whether the cardigan reads more like a uniform layer or a casual retail piece.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Cotton or cotton blend knit
Corporate uniforms, retail, fashion
Button or zip front, rib cuff and hem
Screen print, embroidery for subtle branding
03
Turtle neck
The extended neckline becomes part of the construction rather than a separate styling detail. Neck height, material, fit and body weight all influence the finished shape.
FABRIC
BEST FOR
OPTIONS
DECORATIONS
Heavyweight cotton jersey, cotton blend knit
Retail, fashion, premium uniform programs
Regular or relaxed fit, rib neck, cuff and hem
Screen print, embroidery for logos and small branding
Fabric
The material sets the character
Material and weight affect the drape, surface and structure of the sweater. Those choices matter just as much as the neckline or fit when the product is being specified.
| Material | Construction notes | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
|
Heavyweight cotton |
Natural feel, breathable, smooth |
Retail and casual programs where feel matters most |
|
Cotton blend |
More stability, easier care |
Uniform and everyday programs needing more repeat wear |
Custom colour typically starts at 1,500 pcs per colour.
DECORATION
The right finish for your artwork
Blank garments are available if decoration is handled elsewhere. Harvion can also provide screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer and DTF/PET-film transfer as part of the order. Artwork, fabric and placement determine which method is most suitable.
Screen printing
Screen printing works well for many garment graphics, from small logos to larger prints. Colour count, print area and fabric influence the print setup.
Embroidery
Embroidery suits logos and branding where a stitched finish is appropriate, particularly on polos, uniforms and heavier fabrics. Artwork may need adjustment for scale and stitch density.
Heat transfer
Transfer methods can work well for detailed or multicolour artwork and designs that do not suit traditional screen printing. Heat transfer and DTF/PET-film each give a different result depending on the artwork and fabric.
Next step
Show us the sweater you have in mind
Share the sweater style, estimated quantity and any reference you already have. Material, weight, fit and finishing are the most useful details to add when they are already known.
