Bulk buying of women's knitted sweaters is on the rise. The key factors which can help in further increase in demand for women's knitwear are:

• Extensive market research
• Predicting future trends in knitwear
• Meeting buyers' demands

Women's knitted sweaters are manufactured from a variety of fabrics. Natural or synthetic fibers are used either individually, or in blends to create functional, yet fashionable knitted garments. Let's take a closer look at women's knit sweaters.

Knitted Sweaters
Women's sweaters can be described as clothing which serves fashion as well as protective purposes. Knitted sweaters are manufactured and purchased in bulk all across the globe. Their demand across the globe varies with climatic conditions, technological development, design innovations, and media. Sweaters are known by other names like 'sweatshirts' or 'jumpers'.

Materials Used

• Cotton
• Acrylic
• Wool
• Mohair
• Cashmere

Design and Style
Women's knitted sweaters may be machine knit, hand knit or crocheted. They are available in various designs, colors, sizes and textures. The design and style of knit sweaters can be classified as follows:

• Necklines
  • Round
  • V neck
  • Scoop neck
  • Turtleneck
  • Plunging neck
  • Jewel neck
  • Square neck
• Sleeves
  • Sleeveless
  • Cap sleeves
  • Short/half sleeves
  • Three-quarter sleeves
  • Long/full sleeves
• Knitting techniques
  • Ribbed knit
  • Jersey
  • Jacquard
  • Herringbone
  • Pique
  • Cable knit
  • Velour

Women's knitted sweaters may be of various styles like pullovers, cardigans, hooded etc. They may or may not have pockets. Other details include self-fabric collars, and zippered/buttoned fronts. Manufacturers also offer custom-made sweaters with embroidery, beads, sequins or crochet details. Hems may have picot, crocheted or rib knit edges. Sweaters variations which require to be tied have a drawstring/belt knitted onto the waistline.