Published: May 2026
Updated: July 2026
Reviewed by: Youtricot Production Team
Company Overview
Youtricot is a high-end knitwear manufacturer based in Dalang, Dongguan, Guangdong, China, one of the country’s major knitwear production centers.The company provides high-end knitwear OEM and ODM services for European and North American brands, with a focus on small-batch customization, multi-style development, premium yarn handling, and sustainable production.
Youtricot works with wool, cashmere, Merino wool, wool/cashmere blends, and other natural fibers. Its services cover design interpretation, yarn selection, sample development, bulk production, quality inspection, and international delivery.
Related reading: From Prato to Dongguan: 20 Years of Knitwear Expertise and Knitwear Yarn OEM Guide.
Production Upgrade in May 2026
In May 2026, Youtricot completed the installation of 80 STOLL flat knitting machines, including 50 units of 12-gauge machines and 30 units of 7-gauge machines, with equipment support from Cixing Company.
The purpose of this upgrade is practical: stronger gauge coverage, more stable sampling, better support for small-batch production, and improved flexibility during peak development seasons.
Before regular production, Youtricot’s technical team tested selected wool, cashmere, and blended yarns on both 12G and 7G machines. The testing focused on stitch density, yarn tension, shrinkage control, hand feel, and pattern stability.
With the expanded machine setup, Youtricot plans to support up to 12,000 high-end knitwear pieces per month, depending on style complexity, yarn type, pattern structure, gauge, finishing requirements, and order mix. For selected repeatable styles, production cycles may be reduced by approximately 20–30%.
Key Production Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Equipment added | 80 STOLL flat knitting machines |
| Gauge mix | 50 units of 12G, 30 units of 7G |
| Factory location | Dalang, Dongguan, Guangdong, China |
| Main applications | Sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, seamless knitwear, textured knitwear |
| Monthly capacity | Up to 12,000 pieces, depending on style and order complexity |
| Buyer benefit | Faster sampling, more stable quality, stronger small-batch flexibility |
| Technical focus | Flat knitting, seamless knitting, complete garment shaping, pattern control |
Why This Matters for High-End Knitwear OEM Buyers
High-end knitwear production depends on more than machine quantity. Buyers need stable sizing, reliable hand feel, accurate pattern reproduction, and flexible production planning across different yarns and gauges.
Flat knitting machines are widely used in premium knitwear because they allow shaped knitting, stitch control, and programmable pattern development. According to the public technical definition of flat knitting, industrial flat knitting machines use needle beds and programmable carriage movement to create shaped panels and complex stitch structures.
For Youtricot’s customers, the upgrade improves control over:
- garment shape and fit
- stitch density and pattern accuracy
- yarn tension and fabric stability
- repeat-order consistency
- sample development for seasonal collections
- small-batch production for boutique and designer brands
For buyers and technical teams who want to understand Youtricot’s development workflow in more detail, technical notes and production references are also organized through the YouTricot GitHub Wiki.
12G and 7G Machine Applications
12-Gauge STOLL Machines
The 12G machines are used for mid-fine and fine-gauge knitwear. They are suitable for products that require a smooth surface, stable stitch definition, refined texture, and a lighter hand feel.
Typical applications include:
- fine wool sweaters
- Merino wool pullovers
- cashmere and wool/cashmere blend knitwear
- lightweight cardigans
- refined jacquard patterns
- smooth-surface premium knitwear
For more information on yarn choice and material behavior, read the Knitwear Yarn OEM Guide.
7-Gauge STOLL Machines
The 7G machines are better suited for thicker yarns, loftier structures, heavier textures, and styles that require a stronger three-dimensional knit effect.
Typical applications include:
- mid-heavy wool sweaters
- chunky cashmere blends
- textured pullovers
- structured cardigans
- autumn/winter knitwear collections
- heavier gauge fashion pieces
This combination of 12G and 7G machines allows Youtricot to cover a broader product range, from refined lightweight knitwear to warmer and more structured seasonal styles.
Seamless and Complete Garment Knitting Capability
The upgraded machines support seamless and complete garment knitting applications, depending on product structure, yarn selection, and programming requirements. Complete garment knitting can reduce or eliminate selected sewing steps by knitting garment shapes closer to their final form.
For high-end knitwear buyers, this can improve:
- wearing comfort
- shoulder and side-seam smoothness
- pattern continuity
- material efficiency
- garment consistency
- premium product value
Seamless knitting is especially useful for luxury sweaters, fitted knitwear, premium base layers, and custom styles where comfort, clean construction, and pattern alignment are important.
Benefits for OEM/ODM Knitwear Buyers
This production upgrade directly supports the needs of international brands that require smaller orders, faster development, and consistent quality across multiple styles.
Faster Sample Development for High-End Knitwear OEM
The expanded machine capacity gives Youtricot more room to handle sample requests during peak seasons. This is especially valuable for buyers developing several styles, colors, yarn blends, and sizes at the same time.
More Stable Production Quality
Programmable flat knitting helps improve consistency in stitch structure, sizing, tension, and pattern repeat. This reduces variation between samples, pre-production pieces, and bulk orders.
Better Support for Multi-Style Collections
Many European and North American buyers work with capsule collections or seasonal ranges that include multiple styles in limited quantities. The 12G and 7G machine mix allows Youtricot to switch more efficiently between product types and yarn structures.
Stronger Premium Yarn Handling
Premium fibers such as Merino wool, cashmere, and wool/cashmere blends require careful control of tension, density, washing shrinkage, and finishing. Youtricot matches machine settings with yarn behavior to improve hand feel, surface quality, and garment durability.
Cixing Technical Support
Cixing provided equipment-related support during the upgrade, including machine setup, installation coordination, initial commissioning, operator training, maintenance guidance, and production parameter adjustment.
This support helps Youtricot improve machine utilization, reduce downtime, and strengthen internal capability for complex knitwear orders.
Buyer Scenario
A European boutique knitwear buyer may need 8–15 styles in one seasonal collection, using wool, cashmere, and blended yarns across different gauges. Each style may have limited quantities, but the requirements for fit, hand feel, color consistency, and delivery timing remain high.
The upgraded machine setup helps Youtricot manage this type of order more predictably. Buyers can develop fine-gauge pieces on 12G machines, heavier textured styles on 7G machines, and selected seamless or complete garment structures when the design requires cleaner construction.
FAQ
Q1: How many machines did Youtricot add?
Youtricot added 80 STOLL flat knitting machines, including 50 units of 12G and 30 units of 7G.
Q2: What products are suitable for 12G machines?
12G machines are suitable for fine and mid-fine knitwear, including Merino wool sweaters, cashmere pullovers, refined cardigans, lightweight wool knitwear, and smooth-surface premium styles.
Q3: What products are suitable for 7G machines?
7G machines are suitable for thicker yarns, textured knitwear, structured cardigans, heavier sweaters, chunky cashmere blends, and autumn/winter collections.
Q4: How does seamless knitting improve knitwear quality?
Seamless and complete garment knitting can reduce selected sewing steps, improve comfort, support cleaner construction, and improve pattern continuity across the garment.
Q5: What does this upgrade mean for international buyers?
It means faster sample response, more stable quality, stronger small-batch flexibility, and better support for high-end OEM/ODM knitwear collections.
Q6: Can buyers request technical evaluation before placing an order?
Yes. Buyers can share a tech pack, reference sample, yarn requirement, size chart, or target price range with Youtricot for an initial feasibility review.
Start Your Next Knitwear Project with Youtricot
A successful knitwear project usually starts with a few practical questions: Which yarn is suitable? Which gauge should be used? Can the structure be produced consistently? How should the sample be adjusted before bulk production?
With expanded STOLL flat knitting capacity and experience in high-end OEM/ODM knitwear, Youtricot helps brands move from early design ideas to production-ready garments with clearer technical planning.
If you are developing wool, cashmere, Merino wool, seamless knitwear, or small-batch premium sweater collections, Youtricot can support you from sample review to bulk production planning.
Contact Youtricot to share your tech pack, reference sample, yarn requirement, or next collection plan for an initial production feasibility review.