Knitwear Costing Pressure: GSM, Yarn, Dyeing, Freight and FX

What should be checked before confirming a knitwear price?

• Confirm product type, fabric construction, GSM, width, shrinkage and consumption.
• Check yarn count, composition, combed or carded quality and dyeing/finishing route.
• Review trims, print, embroidery, wash, packing and wastage assumptions.
• Compare freight, destination market, FX and order quantity sensitivity.
• Ask how long the costing is valid and what assumptions may change.

What affects knitwear costing?

The main drivers are yarn, GSM, fabric construction, dyeing and finishing, trims, wastage, packing, labour, overhead, freight, FX, quantity and delivery timing.

How do GSM, yarn count, dyeing, trims, wastage, freight and FX change cost?

GSM and yarn count influence fabric consumption, dyeing and finishing affect processing cost, trims and wastage affect unit cost, and freight or FX change landed and regional comparison.

What should be checked for a T-shirt, polo, hoodie or fleece price?

Check style complexity, fabric construction, GSM, width, consumption, size ratio, order quantity, colour count, print or embroidery, packing, destination and quote validity.

FAQ

Is GSM the same as product cost?

No. GSM affects fabric consumption, but final cost also depends on yarn, width, construction, dyeing, trims, labour, packing, freight and FX.

Why can hoodie and T-shirt costing react differently?

They use different fabric constructions, GSM levels, trims, processes, consumption logic and packing assumptions.

Can Your Desk review one product cost?

Yes. Your Desk can review one product or one costing question directionally, based on the details provided.