T-Shirts & Knitwear Manufacturing in Bangladesh

From basic crew necks to premium fashion knits — Garmentora delivers world-class knitwear manufacturing from Bangladesh with unmatched fabric expertise, US-compliant construction quality, and competitive Bangladesh factory pricing.

What Is T-Shirts & Knitwear Manufacturing in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is the world’s leading exporter of knit garments, producing billions of t-shirts, polos, and knitwear pieces annually for top US and global brands. Garmentora operates dedicated knitwear production facilities in Gazipur — Bangladesh’s knitwear hub — equipped with specialized cutting systems, overlock, flatlock, and coverstitch machines, and dedicated finishing lines. Knitwear is our heritage and strongest product category.

As a US-based company, Garmentora ensures every knit garment meets CPSIA, FTC labeling, and OEKO-TEX standards. We partner with leading Bangladeshi knit fabric mills for access to jersey, piqué, rib, interlock, French terry, fleece, and specialty knits — all sourced locally for shorter lead times and competitive pricing. Whether you’re producing 500 premium fashion tees or 50,000 promotional polos, we deliver the same quality consistency and on-time performance, with MOQs from 500 pieces and lead times as short as 30 days.

Premium cotton t-shirts in multiple colors — manufactured in Bangladesh for US brands
Knitwear production facility in Gazipur, Bangladesh — circular knitting machines producing fabric

Our Knitwear Product Range

Classic T-Shirts

From basic crew necks and V-necks to fashion-forward oversized silhouettes and boxy fits, we produce the full spectrum of T-shirt styles. Our classic tee program covers ringspun cotton, combed cotton, organic cotton, tri-blend (cotton/polyester/rayon), and CVC (chief value cotton) compositions. Fabric weights range from lightweight 120 GSM summer tees to substantial 220 GSM heavyweight premium shirts. Every style is available in men’s, women’s, and unisex fits with custom size grading to match your target market’s body proportions.

Construction options include standard tubular body, side-seam construction, shoulder taping, reinforced neck seams, cover-stitched hems, and specialty finishing like enzyme wash, garment dye, pigment wash, and vintage treatments. We also offer tear-away labels, printed neck labels, and woven main labels to match your brand requirements.

Polo Shirts

Our polo shirt program covers classic piqué polos, performance polos, and fashion-forward modern interpretations. We work with single piqué (180-200 GSM), double piqué (220-240 GSM), and smooth knit jersey polo fabrics in cotton, polyester, and blended compositions. Collar styles include classic fold-over, button-down, mandarin, and contrast-tipped options. Placket configurations range from two-button classic to concealed zip and quarter-zip designs. For corporate and uniform programs, we offer consistent color matching across repeat orders, custom embroidery placement, and bulk pricing tiers that make large-volume polo orders exceptionally cost-effective. Our polo production line maintains separate quality benchmarks for collar symmetry, placket alignment, and button attachment strength.

Hoodies & Sweatshirts

Our fleece and French terry program produces pullover hoodies, zip-up hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and sweatpants in matching sets. Fabric options include brushed-back fleece (280-380 GSM), French terry (240-320 GSM), loopback terry, and premium heavyweight fleece up to 450 GSM. We specialize in both pre-dyed fabric construction and garment-dyed finishing for that lived-in vintage aesthetic.

Construction features include double-needle stitching on stress points, reinforced kangaroo pockets, metal-tipped drawcords, rib-knit cuffs and hem bands, and lined hoods. Printing and embellishment options for hoodies include screen printing, DTG (direct-to-garment), puff print, discharge print, embroidery, and chenille patches.

Tank Tops & Sleeveless

From athletic tanks to fashion singlets and muscle tees, we produce a complete range of sleeveless knitwear. Construction techniques include bound armholes, self-fabric binding, ribbed trim finishing, and raw-edge cut styles. Performance tanks feature moisture-wicking fabrics, mesh panels, and flatlock seaming for athletic applications. Fashion tanks are available in lightweight jersey, slub cotton, modal blends, and bamboo fabrics for premium positioning.

Knit Fabric Expertise

The quality of a knit garment is fundamentally determined by its fabric. Our fabric sourcing team has spent years developing relationships with the best knit mills and building deep expertise in fabric selection, testing, and development.
Single Jersey

The workhorse of T-shirt manufacturing. We source single jersey from 120-220 GSM in 100% cotton, poly-cotton, CVC, tri-blend, and modal blends. Available in combed, ringspun, and open-end yarn qualities.

Piqué Knit
Classic polo shirt fabric with distinctive textured surface. Available in single and double piqué constructions, cotton and poly-cotton compositions, with excellent shape retention and breathability.
French Terry
Looped-back jersey ideal for sweatshirts and casual wear. Lighter than fleece with excellent drape. Available in 240-320 GSM weights in cotton, organic cotton, and recycled polyester blends.
Fleece
Brushed-back fabric for hoodies and cold-weather knitwear. From mid-weight 280 GSM to heavyweight 450 GSM. Anti-pill treatment available. Cotton, polyester, and blended compositions.
Rib Knit
Elastic knit structure used for cuffs, collars, and full-garment construction. 1×1, 2×1, and 2×2 rib structures available in matching and contrast colors.
Interlock
Double-knit fabric with identical appearance on both sides. Smooth, stable, and premium hand feel. Ideal for high-end T-shirts and polo shirts. 180-280 GSM range.

Decoration & Customization

We offer a comprehensive range of decoration techniques to bring your designs to life on knitwear. Each technique has its own strengths, and our team helps you select the best option based on your design, budget, and target market.

For brands pursuing sustainable decoration, we offer water-based inks (OEKO-TEX certified), GOTS-approved screen printing inks, and organic garment dyes. Our decoration team can also advise on design optimization — ensuring your artwork translates effectively to the chosen technique while maintaining color vibrancy, detail clarity, and wash durability.

Production Specifications

MOQ

500 pcs

Per style per color

Lead Time

30–45 days

From approval to shipment

Capacity

800K/month

Dedicated knitwear lines

FAQ

T-Shirts & Knitwear Manufacturing FAQ

What types of t-shirts can you manufacture in Bangladesh?
We manufacture crew necks, V-necks, polo shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops, long-sleeve tees, henley shirts, and raglan tees. Styles range from basic everyday tees to premium fashion knitwear in men’s, women’s, and unisex fits.
We offer 100% cotton (combed, ringspun, open-end), poly-cotton blends, CVC, tri-blend (cotton/polyester/rayon), organic cotton, recycled polyester, modal, bamboo, and performance knits. Fabric weights range from 120 GSM lightweight to 450 GSM heavyweight fleece.
Our MOQ for t-shirts and knitwear is 500 pieces per style per color. This applies to all knit garment types including tees, polos, hoodies, and sweatshirts.
We offer screen printing (up to 12 colors), DTG (direct to garment), discharge printing, puff/HD print, embroidery (up to 15 colors), heat transfer, sublimation, garment dyeing, tie-dye, flock print, foil print, and chenille patches.
Yes, we are GOTS certified and produce organic cotton t-shirts and knitwear. We source certified organic cotton fabrics from Bangladesh mills and can provide full traceability documentation for your sustainability claims.
Standard lead time is 30-45 days from order confirmation to shipment. This includes fabric procurement, cutting, sewing, printing/decoration, quality inspection, and packing. Rush orders may be accommodated with shorter timelines.
Yes, our fabric development team can create custom knit structures to your specifications — including custom GSM weights, yarn types, knit constructions, and finishes. Custom fabric development typically adds 2-3 weeks to the timeline.
We guarantee shrinkage within 3% after 5 home washes for all standard cotton and cotton-blend knitwear. We conduct pre-production shrinkage testing and adjust patterns accordingly to ensure garments maintain their size.
Yes, we do precise Pantone TPX/TCX color matching with lab dip approval before production. We typically produce 2-3 lab dip options for your approval, and maintain color consistency within Delta E < 1.0 across the production run.

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