Bulk purchase of knitwear is increasing on a global level. Knitted products from India are exported mainly to the US and EU. Knitted tunics are available in blended fabrics. They can be worn over pants, skirts or leggings. Knit tunics are preferred worldwide, and can be worn all the year round, depending on the fabric construction. Knit tunics are loose garments which are generally longer than women's tops (hip length). They are available in many fabrics, colors and designs.

Materials Used

• Cotton
• Silk
• Wool
• Acrylic
• Cashmere
• Chenille
• Rayon
• Spandex

Design and Style
Knitted tunics are available in various styles and designs. They may be in the form of pullovers, wraparound, belted, zippered or buttoned. Knit tunics may be broadly classified according to the following.

Necklines
Necklines may be simple, folded or tied. They are distinctive with respect to the cut and style. Some popular necklines for knit tunics are listed below:

• Cowl neck
• Keyhole neck
• Turtleneck
• Jewel neck
• V neck
• Sweetheart
• Court neck
• Scoop neck
• Square
• Boat neck
• Mandarin
• Notched
• Halter neck

Sleeves
Sleeves vary in length. They may be short/half, three quarter length, full/long. The cut and style of sleeves include:

• Puffed sleeves
• Flared sleeves
• Bell sleeves
• Tapered sleeves
• Rectangular sleeves
• Peasant sleeves
• Cap sleeves

Knitting techniques

• Jersey
• Rib knit
• Cable knit
• Crocheted
• Pointelle Jacquard

Specifications
Knitted tunics are available in a wide range of colors. They are also embellished to enhance their visual appeal, or to go with current fashion trends. Embellishments include:

• Beads
• Rhinestones
• Embroidery
• Lace
• Fabric glitter

Knit tunics are also printed in various patterns. Prints vary from floral patterns to stripes, checks, and traditional motifs. Necklines, hemlines, and sleeves are beaded or embroidered too. Moreover, knit tunics may have buttoned or zippered fronts, looped waistlines, and pockets.

Buying Tips
Here are some tips to consider while making a bulk purchase of knitted garments.

Before

• Specifying the fabric structure and fiber content
• Deciding on the patterns, prints, and embellishments
• Mentioning the cut, color, and style of the garment
• Ordering a sample garment before placing a bulk order

After

• Check the garment construction
• Look for loose threads, embroidery, or broken stitches
• Examine buttons, zippers, elastic, and drawstring closures for proper functionality
• Ensure that the cut, color, size and material are just what you ordered