







Lightweight Sweaters & Summer Knitwear OEM Solutions
Our lightweight sweaters and thin summer knits are engineered with fine-gauge structures and breathable yarns, delivering women’s lightweight sweaters ideal for warm-season assortments with stable OEM-grade production consistency.
• Fine-gauge construction for breathable, warm-weather comfort.
• Lightweight sweaters for women with smooth drape and minimal bulk.
• Thin sweaters engineered for cool-touch performance and stability.
• Summer knit structures optimized for airflow and moisture release.
• Fully customizable yarn blends, gauges, colors, and silhouettes.
200+ Knitting Machines
50+ Linking Machines
15+ Years Knit Experience
100,000 Monthly Capacity
Lightweight Knit Description
Lightweight sweaters prioritize breathability, smooth touch, and comfortable layering performance, making them ideal for warm climates and transitional seasons. Using fine-gauge knitting and cool-touch yarns such as combed cotton, viscose, modal, and linen blends, our thin sweaters maintain excellent airflow while preserving structural precision. Ladies’ lightweight sweaters can be shaped with clean silhouettes to support both casual and refined styling requirements.
During production, our factory calibrates stitch tension, loop length, and yarn feed rate to achieve consistent surface clarity, especially for delicate summer knit sweaters. The reduced fabric thickness requires highly accurate needle timing to avoid distortion. Moisture-managing yarn blends are frequently incorporated to enhance comfort in warm and humid environments. Lightweight summer sweaters may also use open-knit or partial-mesh panels to further improve breathability while maintaining visual polish.
For international brands seeking lightweight sweaters for women or thin pullover collections, our OEM program supports comprehensive customization including yarn blends, color stories, neckline treatments, sleeve shaping, and garment weights. The result is a stable, versatile lightweight knitwear line that performs reliably across retail, lifestyle, and travel-focused categories.




Lightweight Sweater Technical Sheet
| Yarn Options | Cotton, Modal, Viscose, Linen Blends, Cool-touch Fibers |
| Gauge | 12GG–18GG fine-gauge knitting |
| Knit Structure | Jersey, Lightweight Rib, Mini-Mesh, Airy Tuck |
| GSM | 180–320g depending on yarn and stitch density |
| Breathability | Engineered airflow through fine-loop spacing |
| Shrinkage | 2% after controlled steam-setting |
| Drape | Soft, fluid drape ideal for summer layering |
| Pilling Grade | 3–4 depending on fiber selection |
| Silhouettes | Lightweight pullover, thin summer sweater, relaxed fit |
| Customization | Color palette, yarn blend, neckline, sleeve type |
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Lightweight Knitwear Applications
Warm-Season Daily Wear
Thin sweaters and summer knit pieces provide breathable comfort for everyday outfits in hot climates.
Travel & Resort Collections
Lightweight sweaters pack easily, offering cool-touch layering for travel-focused apparel lines.
Office & Smart Casual Styling
Women’s lightweight sweaters deliver polished drape suitable for refined yet comfortable workplace attire.
Transitional Spring & Fall Assortments
Airy knits bridge seasonal temperature shifts, supporting multi-season retail strategies.
Fine-Gauge Manufacturing Strengths
Precision Fine-Loop Engineering
Our machines optimize loop length and stitch uniformity to maintain clarity in delicate lightweight structures.
Material Performance Validation
Every yarn used in light sweaters undergoes breathability, moisture-handling, and tensile testing.
Micro-Drape Calibration
We adjust tension curves to ensure smooth, ripple-free drape across all silhouettes and sizes.
Full Traceability & QC Mapping
Each batch is inspected for weight accuracy, needle-line consistency, and surface stability to meet EEAT standards.
Lightweight Sweater FAQs
A lightweight sweater uses fine-gauge needles, reduced GSM, and breathable yarns to deliver minimal bulk and high airflow.
Yes, durability is achieved by stabilizing stitch density, reinforcing ribs, and selecting fibers with strong tensile performance.
Absolutely—cotton, linen, modal, and viscose blends are ideal for warm-weather knitwear with smooth, cool-touch properties.