Were there hoodies in the 80s?

Yes — hoodies became a cultural symbol in the 1980s, tied to hip-hop, skate, and sports culture. They evolved from practical garments into identity fashion. Our retro OEM collections recreate 1980s styles with washed fleece, oversized patterns, and vintage logos.

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Azknit Expert

Bring Your Design Idea to Real Life

Create Your Knitwear Today

Azknit provides oem/odm service for knitwear. Help to create your own brands knitwear series like sweater, hoodie, cardigan, dresses and tank tops. 

Azknit has been working with more than 30+ worldwide brands and finished more than 100 samples each months.

Feel free to contact for your own design quote.

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Jacky Wen

Hey. Any knitwear to create?

Hey, any knitwear design to create?

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Worldwide Knitwear Supplier

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Biella Knitwear Manufacturer – OEM & ODM Wool Sweater Factory in Italy
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Miami Knitwear Manufacturer | OEM Hoodie & Sweater Supplier Florida
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Stuttgart Knitwear Manufacturer – OEM & ODM Supplier for Functional and Premium Apparel
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Las Vegas Knitwear Supplier & OEM Hoodie Manufacturer | Custom Sweater Factory Nevada
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Seattle Knitwear Supplier & OEM Hoodie Manufacturer | Custom Sweater Factory Washington

CUSTOMIZED

Custom Knit Structure

intarsia type knit sweater

Intarsia

  • Precise color-block knitting without float yarns on the back

  • Often used for logos and signature brand designs

Embroidery

  • Adds decorative patterns, logos, or textures

  • Enhances brand identity and premium appearance

Jacquard

  • Complex multi-color patterns woven into fabric

  • Perfect for brand customization and seasonal collections

Custom Labeling Application

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End Folding

  • Left & Right End or Up & Down End

  • Different Size Available

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Miter Folding

  • Up or Down Application

  • Customized Length,Size,Graphics

straight cut labeling

Straight Cut

  • Easy Application

  • Customzied Color, Size

Custom Tags

washing tags

Washing Tags

  • Custom Size,Contents & Application

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Price & Size Tags

  • Custom Material-Paper, PE , Fabric

Brands Badges

  • Custom Fabric, Rubber or Iron

Custom Packing

Story & Thank You Cards

  • Custom Size, Contents

PP Packing LOGO

  • Low MOQ with LOGO

Highend Box

  • Custom Gift Packing

Azknit - Premium Custom Knitwear

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From sketch to sweater – AZ Knit brings ideas to life.