Sweatshirt Manufacturerin Pakistan
Custom sweatshirts manufactured in Karachi since 1984.
Our Sweatshirt Programme
Custom sweatshirts,knit, cut, and sewn under one Karachi roof
Since 1984, Apex Corporation has been knitting and sewing sweatshirts in Karachi, Pakistan. We manufacture for retailers, brands, and buying houses across fifteen export markets. Sweatshirts share the production floor with our t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, trousers, and shorts. Sweatshirt weights start at 220 GSM French Terry for lightweight crewneck pullovers and run up to 500 GSM brushed fleece for heavyweight retail. Three pillars frame the entire programme: Activewear, Loungewear, and Streetwear. Every cut, weight, and finish below sits inside one of them.
Every sweatshirt starts as grey fabric on our six DSK circular machines, producing 2,400 kilograms of cotton, polyester-cotton, and blended fleece daily. Fabric goes through shrinkage testing and GSM verification before cutting. Sewing runs on Juki and Siruba lines under our own roof, with neckline options covering ribbed crew, mock collar, and stand-up collars for quarter-zip and full-zip styles. Sleeves come set-in for retail or raglan for sportswear, with 1×1 or 2×2 rib at the cuffs and hem. Pocket choice is set-in side pockets, welt pockets, or no pockets at all. Woven, satin, or tagless heat-transfer labels finish the build. We work OEM and ODM only, your brand on every piece, never ours. Send us a tech pack or a reference.
MOQ stays at 100 pieces per style per colour, with first samples free and ready in 3 to 5 working days. End-to-end lead time from tech pack to FOB Karachi runs 60 to 75 days. Total monthly capacity is 50,000 pieces across all knitted categories. The same factory floor that knits a 300-piece capsule of mock neck loungewear for a small label can run 25,000 retail crewnecks for a chain the following week. Order size doesn't shift the QC standard or the packing standard. Only the lead time scales.
Sweatshirt Categories, Karachi, Pakistan
Six sweatshirt styles,all manufactured under one Karachi roof
From a 220 GSM lightweight crewneck for retail blanks to a 480 GSM heavyweight quarter-zip in brushed fleece, every style below is built on the same lines under the same QC team. All six categories meet retail standard, with our 100-piece MOQ per style per colour and the sampling and bulk timeline that runs across our sweatshirt programme.
Ribbed crew neckline, classic retail fit. 240 to 500 GSM.
Full-length zipper, stand collar, track top construction. 280 to 480 GSM.
Stand collar, mid-length placket, layering ranges. 280 to 440 GSM.
Dropped shoulders, relaxed fit, boxy silhouette. 280 to 480 GSM.
Standing collar without zipper, premium loungewear. 280 to 400 GSM.
Cropped body length, women's and unisex retail. 220 to 360 GSM.
Activewear, Loungewear, Streetwear
Sweatshirts for every retail brief,made in Karachi
Three pillars frame Apex's sweatshirt range. Activewear is the light end, focused on slim performance cuts and breathable French Terry. Loungewear is the retail middle, where soft brushed fleece and clean construction shape the daily-wear staples. Streetwear is the heavyweight end, with oversized silhouettes, dropped shoulders, and brushed fleece bodies above 380 GSM. The three pillars share the production floor with our wider custom knitwear lines, produced in men's, women's, and unisex cuts on OEM and ODM terms. Pull from the lists below, or send us a tech pack.
Activewear Sweatshirts
Performance-leaning fleece for training and athletic brands. 220 to 320 GSM.
- 01Quarter-zip and full-zip track tops
- 02Lightweight crewneck for training
- 03Slim athletic fit or regular fit
Loungewear Sweatshirts
Everyday retail fleece, soft hand-feel and refined construction. 280 to 380 GSM.
- 01Crewneck pullover, mock neck, half-zip
- 02Cropped, regular, or longer body length
- 03Set-in or raglan sleeve construction
Streetwear Sweatshirts
Heavyweight brushed fleece, dropped shoulder and structured fits. 380 to 500 GSM.
- 01Oversized crewneck pullover
- 02Drop shoulder or extreme drop shoulder
- 03Boxy fit or relaxed oversized fit
- 04Standard, extended, or cropped length
- 05Heavyweight brushed fleece body
Sweatshirt Fabrics, Yarns & Weights
Sweatshirt fabrics,knit and finished in our Karachi factory
Every sweatshirt below starts as grey fabric on our own DSK circular machines. Pick a yarn blend, a knit construction, and a target GSM. Fabric goes through shrinkage testing and GSM verification before cutting. MOQ stays at 100 pieces per style per colour, the same standard we apply across all our knitted garments.
Yarn Options
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100% Combed Cotton
Default. 20s, 24s, 28s, 30s yarn count for fleece bodies.
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Cotton-Polyester (CVC)
60/40, 65/35. Cotton-dominant, retail standard.
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Polyester-Cotton (PC)
80/20, 65/35, 50/50. Poly-dominant, durable for performance.
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100% Polyester
Performance, sublimation, technical sportswear.
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Modal Blends
Modal-cotton or modal-poly. Premium loungewear.
Fabric Types
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French Terry
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Loopback Fleece
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Brushed Fleece
GSM Weight Tiers
220 – 280
GSM
Lightweight
Activewear and training sweatshirts.
280 – 360
GSM
Midweight
Retail loungewear and crewnecks.
360 – 440
GSM
Heavyweight
Casual streetwear and oversized cuts.
440 – 500
GSM
Ultra-Heavy
Premium fleece streetwear.
Stitch, Seam, Finish
Every detail that makes a sweatshirt,built in Karachi
Every sweatshirt that leaves our factory carries the same stitching standards, the same seam choices, and the same finishing options regardless of cut. We run single-needle and double-needle topstitching, flat-lock seams for athletic builds, and bartack reinforcement at every stress point. Necklines cover ribbed crew, mock collar, or stand collar variants for quarter-zip, half-zip, and full-zip styles. Pockets sit set-in side, welt, or none at all. Cuffs and hems run 1×1 or 2×2 rib. Pre-shrunk, garment-dyed, pigment-dyed, and brushed-inside finishes are all available. Specify in the tech pack, or pull from the defaults below.
Stitching & Seams
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Single-needle topstitching
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Double-needle topstitching
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Flat-lock seam (athletic builds)
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Overlock seam
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Side-seamed body construction
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Bartack reinforcement at pocket corners and stress points
Neckline Construction
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Ribbed crew neckline (1×1 or 2×2)
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Mock neck collar (no zip)
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Stand collar with quarter-zip
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Stand collar with half-zip or full-zip
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Raglan neckline (with raglan sleeve)
Pockets & Closures
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Set-in side pockets
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Welt pockets
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No pockets (crewneck default)
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Quarter-zip and half-zip plackets
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Full-length zip (track top)
Cuffs, Hems & Edges
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1×1 ribbed cuffs
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2×2 ribbed cuffs
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Banded ribbed hem
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Flat banded hem
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Drop-tail or curved hem
Finishing Treatments
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Pre-shrunk
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Bio-washed / enzyme
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Garment-dyed
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Pigment-dyed
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Stone-washed
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Brushed inside (fleece nap)
How We Quote, Sample, and Ship
From MOQ to FOB Karachi,the numbers behind every sweatshirt order
Every sweatshirt order from our Karachi factory moves through the same commercial terms. MOQ, lead times, payment splits, and shipping options written below as plain numbers.
Production
MOQ
100 pieces per style per colour
Sample Lead Time
Normal samples: 3 to 5 days. Custom samples: 10 to 14 days from tech pack receipt.
Bulk Lead Time
30 to 45 days for orders up to 5,000 pieces. 45 to 60 days for larger orders.
Commercial Terms
Sample Charges
First round free. Revision rounds charged at cost. All sample charges credited to your final bulk invoice when order proceeds.
Payment Methods
TT against B/L documents, or L/C, or custom terms discussed at quotation stage.
Payment Split
30% deposit on order confirmation. 70% balance against B/L documents at shipment.
Shipping
Currency
USD, EUR, or GBP invoicing
Shipping Terms
FOB Karachi or CNF. CIF available on request.
Air Freight
Available on request
Print, Embroider, Label, Pack
Sweatshirt branding,from artwork to retail packaging
Every sweatshirt that ships from our factory leaves with a brand on it. We handle embroidery on the chest, screen print across the back, woven neck labels, and custom packaging through our printing and trim partners across Karachi. The fleece body holds prints and embroidery cleanly across washes. Send your artwork with the tech pack, or pull from the methods below.
Printing & Branding Methods
Screen printing covers most retail-volume sweatshirt orders, with plastisol or water-based inks running well on cotton fleece across multiple washes. Plastisol transfers cover spot logos for reorders without setting up new screens. Heat transfer vinyl works for athletic numbers and short-run customisation. Puff print and high-density print add a raised, dimensional finish on streetwear sweatshirts. Silicone and rubber prints stay flexible across heavier fleece and survive repeat washing on premium retail orders. Sublimation is reserved for 100% polyester performance sweatshirts, where it covers all-over patterns and team graphics.
Accessories & Trims
Embroidery handles most of the branding on sweatshirts. Chest logos, sleeve graphics, back placements. Flat stitch is standard, 3D puff for raised dimensional logos, multi-thread up to 12 colours when artwork demands it. Patches come woven, embroidered, PVC, or leather, sewn or heat-applied. Sewn-on patches outlast heat-applied through repeated washing. For quarter-zip, half-zip, and full-zip styles, we run metal or plastic zippers with brass, silver, or gunmetal pulls. Premium retail orders usually run metal, volume orders plastic. Woven labels come in damask, satin, or taffeta, placed at the neck, inner, or side-seam. Tagless heat-transfer labels suit cleaner retail finishes. Hangtags ship in paper, fabric, or leather. Custom packaging covers polybags, boxes, tissue paper, stickers, and branded mailers.
From Tech Pack to FOB Karachi
Eight steps,every sweatshirt order from tech pack to FOB
Every sweatshirt order passes through the same eight-step workflow at our Karachi factory. No order moves to bulk until you've approved the physical sample. From tech pack inquiry to FOB Karachi dispatch, everything runs under one roof, with monthly capacity for 50,000 pieces across all knitted garment lines.
Tech Pack & Quotation
Buyer sends tech pack with fabric specs, quantity, and target price. Apex reviews feasibility and provides FOB quotation.
Sample Development
Pattern development, cutting, and sewing of first sample. 3 to 5 days for normal samples, 10 to 14 days for custom.
Sample Revisions
Revision rounds refine fit, fabric, finish, and branding placement to spec.
Sample Approval & PPS
Pre-production sample shipped for final review. Buyer signs off before bulk production begins.
Fabric Knitting & Finishing
Bulk yarn knitted on DSK circular machines. Dyed, washed, and compacted to your approved GSM.
Bulk Cutting & Sewing
Multi-layer cutting, assembly-line sewing. 50,000 pieces monthly capacity.
Branding & Quality Control
Printing, embroidery, and labels applied per your tech pack. Final inspection, ironing, and tagging before packing.
Packing & Dispatch
Polybags, cartons, loaded for FOB Karachi or CNF/CIF per terms.
What Buyers Ask Before They Order
The questions international buyers raise most often when sourcing custom sweatshirts from a Pakistan-based manufacturer.
Nap direction and colour are part of our pre-cut QC. Every dye lot is colour-matched against your approved sample, and brushed-fleece panels are laid grain-aligned across the cutting spread to keep the surface consistent.
Yes, fleece and french terry run on the same DSK circular machines, so you can mix both in one PO at our 100-piece MOQ per style per colour. French terry typically prices 8 to 12 per cent below brushed fleece at the same GSM, since brushing adds machine time and yarn loss.
A 450 GSM heavyweight loopback runs roughly 25 to 35 per cent more than a 280 GSM basic crewneck at the same MOQ and yarn composition, mainly from yarn weight, knitting time, and brushing labour. Final pricing depends on yarn count and any premium finishes you spec.
Garment-dye runs through our specialist dyehouse partners across Karachi, billed as a single line on your invoice, with pigment dye, acid wash, and stone wash all available. Patterns are graded with an additional 2 to 4 per cent shrinkage allowance post-dye, and the process adds 7 to 10 working days to standard lead time.
We grade XS to 2XL standard, with XXS and 3XL or above on request, holding plus or minus 1cm on chest and length up to XL. Drop-shoulder fits use either a constant drop for streetwear silhouette or a proportional drop scaled with the grade, whichever your tech pack specifies.
Direct embroidery on heavyweight fleece without backing will pucker every time. We use tear-away stabiliser for lighter fleece (220 to 320 GSM) and cut-away stabiliser for dense logos and 3D puff on heavier weights, with the cut-away staying in the garment to support the embroidery through washing.
Beyond sweatshirts,the rest of our knitted range
Sweatshirts share the production floor with our other knitted garment lines, all built on the same machines and to the same retail standard. Tap any card below for the full programme.
Send your tech pack, get a sweatshirt sample,in 3 to 5 working days
Share your sweatshirt brief: fabric, GSM, quantities, target pricing, and delivery window. We come back within 48 hours with cost, lead time, and sample details. First sample is free, finished in 3 to 5 working days at our Karachi factory.