Who made hoodies?

Hoodies were first mass-produced by Champion®, which patented the hooded sweatshirt concept. Over decades, thousands of factories — including ours — have refined the process with computerized pattern cutting, automatic rib attachment, and screen-print automation.

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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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Worldwide Knitwear Supplier

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Düsseldorf Knitwear Company – OEM & ODM Apparel Partner for Fashion Buyers
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Paris Knitwear Manufacturer – OEM & ODM Partner for Luxury Fashion Houses
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Marseille Knitwear Manufacturer – OEM & ODM Factory for Global Apparel Brands
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Carpi Knitwear Manufacturer – OEM & ODM Partner for Premium Fashion Brands

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

end folding labeling

End Folding

  • Left & Right End or Up & Down End

  • Different Size Available

miter fold labeling

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.