Extra-fine merino · 12GG-16GG · MOQ 100
Yilai Laine knits merino wool sweaters for premium and mid-market brands. We work with extra-fine 17.5-19.5 micron yarns, offer machine-washable finishing, and produce from 100 pieces per style in 12GG to 16GG.
Why work with Yilai Laine
17.5-19.5 micron yarns selected for softness, drape and consistent colour.
Anti-shrink and anti-pilling treatments available for easy-care retail programs.
12GG, 14GG and 16GG fully fashioned knitting for lightweight layering pieces.
RWS and mulesing-free merino can be sourced on request with traceability.
Merino blended with cashmere, silk, recycled polyester or elastane for hand-feel and durability.
Per style and colour, with 5-8 colourways for your first season.
Specifications
| Material | 100% merino wool or blends |
|---|---|
| Micron | 17.5-19.5 micron (extra-fine) |
| Gauge | 12GG, 14GG, 16GG |
| Weight | 180-320 g per piece |
| MOQ | 100 pcs per style / colour |
| Colours | 5-8 per style, Pantone matched |
| Sampling | 7-14 days |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX / RWS / GRS on request |
Process
Send your design, reference or tech pack. We reply with price, MOQ and lead time within 12 hours.
A counter sample is made in 7-14 days using your yarn or ours, including lab dips and labels.
Bulk runs in 30-45 days with in-line and final inspection reports.
AQL 2.5 inspection, folding and packing to your spec, shipped FOB or DDP.
Get your quote
Tell us the gauge, yarn and quantity you need. We reply within 12 hours with price, MOQ and sampling options.
FAQ
We typically use 17.5-19.5 micron extra-fine merino. Finer or coarser yarns can be sourced depending on your target price and hand-feel.
Yes, we can apply anti-shrink and anti-pilling finishing so the garment meets machine-wash care standards. Please confirm the care label requirement in your tech pack.
Yes. We can source mulesing-free and RWS-certified merino on request and provide traceability documents.
100 pieces per style and colour, with mixed sizes allowed within a style.
Yes. Common blends include merino/cashmere, merino/silk and merino/recycled polyester. We confirm the blend ratio and price before sampling.