Turtleneck sweaters, your specification
Made to your tech pack, fabric and colours by a factory matched to the order.
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Turtlenecks run from fine gauge layers worn under a jacket to chunky roll necks worn alone. Menswear and womenswear brands buy them as autumn and winter basics, with the mock neck as the shorter, easier variant. A turtleneck sweater manufacturer in Bangladesh knits the body like any jumper; the collar decides the fit, the comfort against the neck and most of the complaints.
Garments Hub BD asks both factories to quote the same collar height, rib and elastane, since a tall double collar uses noticeably more yarn and knitting time than a mock neck. At fit sample stage the collar is stretched over the head and checked for recovery, and the collar measurements for each size come to you with the photographs.
Kinds of turtleneck sweater
Folded turtleneck
A tall rib collar, usually 20 to 25 cm before folding, turned down once to sit as a double layer at the neck. The classic winter shape in wool or merino.
Roll neck
A collar finished in plain knit so the edge curls over on itself rather than folding. Softer and more casual, often on chunky gauges, with less grip at the neck.
Mock neck
A short stand collar, usually 4 to 7 cm, not folded. Easier to wear and to size, and common under blazers and on sport inspired knits.
Fine gauge layering turtleneck
14 to 16 gauge in merino or a fine blend, slim to the body and worn under jackets and coats. Light and close fitting, so collar recovery is critical.
Funnel neck
A wider collar knitted up from the body that stands away from the neck instead of hugging it. Less sizing risk round the head; often used in womenswear.
How to specify a turtleneck sweater
- Collar height
- Give the unfolded height and, for folded collars, the folded height. Tall collars usually measure 20 to 25 cm unfolded, mock necks 4 to 7 cm.
- Rib and elastane
- Name a 1x1 or 2x2 rib, and ask for an elastane yarn plated into the collar rib so it springs back after being pulled over the head.
- Relaxed and stretched opening
- State the collar circumference relaxed and the minimum it must stretch to per size, so it passes the head without strain and returns snug.
- Collar join
- Ask for the collar to be linked stitch for stitch to the neckline, with the join placed where the fold hides it.
- Seam reversal at the fold
- On a folded collar, the collar seam is reversed above the fold line so no seam allowance shows once the collar is turned down.
- Gauge for layering
- 14 to 16 gauge for a turtleneck under a jacket; 7 to 12 for a jumper worn alone. Finer gauges need finer yarn and longer knitting time.
Tests for turtleneck sweaters
- ISO 105-E04
- Perspiration fastness of the collar yarn. A turtleneck collar sits against the neck all day, where sweat can fade dark shades and stain a shirt or the skin.
- REACH Annex XVII
- Entry 72 restricts listed CMR substances, formaldehyde at 75 mg/kg among them, in textiles touching the skin. A collar worn on the neck is exactly that case for EU sales.
- ISO 5077 with ISO 6330
- Dimensional change in washing. A collar that shrinks in height or circumference turns tight over the head, so measure both after the wash test.
Cost drivers at a turtleneck sweater manufacturer in Bangladesh
- Collar height: a tall double collar uses much more yarn and knitting time than a mock neck.
- Elastane plating in the collar rib adds a yarn and a machine set up.
- Fine gauges at 14 and 16 knit slower and need finer, costlier yarn.
- Stitch for stitch linking of the collar costs more than overlocking but stretches better.
- Merino and fine blends worn against the skin cost more than acrylic.
Lead time for turtleneck sweaters
A turtleneck knits like a jumper of the same gauge, with extra time for the collar panel and its linking. Fine gauge merino turtlenecks depend on yarn availability, and an elastane plated rib may need a yarn ordered separately. Expect a fit round to settle collar height and stretch before the PP sample. The quote shows yarn and sample dates against your season.
What we check on turtleneck sweaters before shipment
- Pull over a head formEach size is pulled over a head form, and the relaxed collar is measured again a few minutes later to confirm it has returned.
- Seam hidden on the foldWith the collar folded down, no seam allowance or linking line should show on the outside.
- Even height all roundCollar height is measured at front, back and sides; an uneven collar twists or dips when folded.
- Linking at the neckThe collar to body linking is checked for dropped stitches and for stretch that matches the collar, so it does not crack when pulled on.
Questions buyers ask about turtleneck sweaters
How tall should a turtleneck collar be?
For a folded turtleneck, usually 20 to 25 cm unfolded, giving a double layer of about half that. Mock necks usually run 4 to 7 cm. Taller collars suit chunky knits worn alone; for a jacket layer keep the collar lower so it sits under the lapels.
Mock neck or turtleneck under a jacket?
A fine gauge turtleneck at 14 to 16 gauge for a smart, close look under tailoring; a mock neck if the wearer finds a full collar too warm or tight. Both need a soft yarn against the neck, usually merino or a fine blend.
Will the collar lose its stretch?
A pure wool or cotton rib slowly loosens with wear. An elastane yarn plated into the collar rib holds it, and a collar linked rather than overlocked keeps its stretch at the join. Test stretch and recovery at fit sample, and again on a washed bulk piece.
Will the collar seam show when it is folded?
Not if the seam is reversed above the fold, so the neat side faces out once the collar is turned down. Put it on the specification, since a collar seamed on one side all the way up shows its seam allowance on the outside when folded.
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