Hosiery, Knitwear & Basics made in Pakistan

Hosiery, knitwear and basics are socks, T-shirts, hoodies, leggings, underwear and other knitted everyday clothes. Most are made in Faisalabad and Lahore, with Karachi, Jhang and Attock also in the trade. They are light, cheap to ship and people buy them again and again.

167product types
18main categories
2provinces

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Patterned dress socks — Photo: Socks 2024 by Samachoa, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Small clothing brands, print-on-demand sellers (who print a design only after an order comes in) and everyday shoppers on Amazon and Etsy buy these. Pakistan has a large knitting industry, so basics can be made at low cost.

Good first products

Patterned dress socks: Socks are small, light and cheap to post, and bold patterns stand out online.
Blank tees: Small print-on-demand brands need plain T-shirts with their own label and keep buying them.
Churidar leggings: Opaque leggings in bigger sizes, for women who wear kameez, are made daily in Faisalabad.

Be careful with

Plain T-shirts are very crowded online, so give yours a clear angle, such as heavy fabric or a special size range.
Do not put cartoon characters, team badges or brand logos on socks, tees or jumpers.
Baby and kids' items, like bodysuits and kids' thermal sets, have extra safety rules, so leave them until you have experience.

Quick facts

Made in: Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Product types: 167 in 18 categories
Types with extra rules: 15 of 167
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay, B2B, Alibaba

The full list

All 167 types of hosiery, knitwear & basics

Each product type below is a possible niche. Make it yours by adding one buyer and one angle, for example “biker jackets for women riders, made to measure”. ⚠ means extra rules apply.

Main category	Types and styles	Made in
Dress & Everyday Socks	Cotton dress socks, Patterned dress socks, Argyle socks, Ankle socks, No-show socks, Trainer liners, Crew socks, Merino-blend socks, Novelty print socks, Odd-pair gift socks	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Sports & Performance Socks	Running socks, Cushioned hiking socks, Cycling socks, Tennis socks, Ski socks, Padel socks, Moisture-wicking socks, Team-colour socks, Custom logo sports socks	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Medical & Comfort Socks	Diabetic socks, Non-binding top socks, Graduated compression socks, Flight socks, Maternity compression socks, Seamless toe socks, Bed socks, Heated-feel thermal socks, Wide-calf socks	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Speciality Socks	Bamboo socks, Organic cotton socks, Grip yoga socks, Pilates grip socks, Hospital anti-slip socks, Toe socks, Wool boot socks, Work socks, Kids' socks^⚠, Baby anti-slip socks^⚠, Personalised photo socks, Sock gift boxes, Ribbed slouch socks, Glitter-yarn party socks, Ankle socks with lace trim, Chunky lounge socks	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
T-Shirts & Tops	Crew-neck tees, V-neck tees, Heavyweight tees, Oversized tees, Longline tees, Long-sleeve tees, Henley tops, Organic cotton tees	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Hoodies & Sweatshirts	Pullover hoodies, Zip hoodies, Oversized hoodies, Crewneck sweatshirts, Heavyweight fleece hoodies, French-terry sweatshirts, Cropped hoodies, Quarter-zip pullovers, Kids' hoodies^⚠, Varsity sweatshirts, Pet pocket hoodies, Kangaroo pet-pouch sweatshirts	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Joggers, Shorts & Activewear	Fleece joggers, Cuffed tracksuit bottoms, Tracksuit sets, Sweat shorts, Gym leggings, Compression tops, Cycling shorts, Training tees	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Underwear	Cotton briefs, Boxer briefs, Trunks, Bamboo boxers, Women's cotton briefs, Seamless underwear, Period pants, Vests & undershirts, Kids' underwear packs^⚠	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Thermals & Base Layers	Thermal long johns, Thermal tops, Brushed thermal sets, Merino base layers, Kids' thermal sets^⚠, Ski base layers, Thermal vests, Workwear thermals	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Loungewear & Nightwear	Pyjama sets, Jersey lounge sets, Nightshirts, Matching family pyjamas, Christmas pyjamas, Lounge shorts, Robes (jersey), Couple pyjama sets, Waffle lounge sets	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Baby Knit Basics	Baby bodysuits^⚠, Sleepsuits^⚠, Baby leggings^⚠, Baby rompers^⚠, Rib-knit sets^⚠, Baby hats^⚠, Scratch mitts^⚠, Newborn gift sets^⚠	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Blanks for Print-on-Demand	Blank tees, Blank hoodies, Blank sweatshirts, Blank tote bags, Blank baby bodysuits^⚠, Blank aprons, Sublimation-ready polyester tees, Blank socks for sublimation, Garment-dyed blanks, Custom neck-label blanks	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Beanies & Knit Accessories	Cuffed beanies, Fisherman beanies, Pom-pom beanies, Watch caps, Slouchy beanies, Logo-patch beanies, Knit scarves, Knit gloves, Balaclavas (knit)	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Knitting Yarn & Wool Supplies	Hand-knitting wool yarn, Acrylic knitting yarn, Chunky & bulky yarn, Crochet cotton thread, Yarn bundles & starter kits, Knitting needle sets, Crochet hook sets, Embroidery thread skeins	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Jhang, Attock
Sweaters, Jumpers & Cardigans	Crew-neck jumpers, V-neck sweaters, Cardigans, Cable-knit sweaters, Knitted sweater vests, Turtleneck sweaters, Christmas jumpers, Polo-collar knits, Kids' cardigans^⚠	Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad
Leggings & Women's Legwear	Cotton-lycra leggings, Churidar leggings, Capri leggings, Fleece-lined thermal leggings, Maternity leggings, Girls' leggings, Ankle-length tights-style leggings, Lace-hem leggings	Faisalabad, Lahore
Modest & Everyday Undergarments	Long-sleeve modest undershirts, Arm sleeves, Cotton camisoles, Slip shorts (anti-chafe), Cotton petticoats, Under-kameez slips, Maternity belly bands, Cotton vest tops	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi
Knitted Fabric & Rib (B2B)	Single jersey fabric, Interlock fabric, Pique fabric, Rib knit fabric, French terry fabric, Brushed fleece fabric, Flat-knit collars and cuffs, Spandex jersey, Tubular rib trims	Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Custom-name family Christmas jumpers made in short runs
Sell on: Etsy, Shopify · Made in: Lahore · Lahore and Rawalpindi flat-knit capacity with short lead time
Opaque churidar-length leggings up to 4XL for women who wear kameez and tunics
Sell on: Amazon · Made in: Faisalabad · Faisalabad hosiery units make leggings daily
Skin-tone anti-chafe slip shorts for women in hot climates
Sell on: Amazon, Shopify · Made in: Faisalabad · Cheap cotton-lycra knitting in Faisalabad
Team-colour flat-knit collars and cuffs for small polo brands
Sell on: B2B · Made in: Faisalabad · Faisalabad and Lahore knit trims at low MOQ
Personalised photo socks for weddings and Father's Day
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Faisalabad · Sublimation-ready polyester sock blanks from Faisalabad

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Ask two Faisalabad sock makers for samples of three patterns in your own colours.
Order a few blank tees from a Lahore or Faisalabad knitter and check size, fabric and stitching after five washes.
List one sock design on Etsy or Amazon as a gift pack before adding more designs.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Most adult basics need no special licence, but label the fibre (for example cotton and elastane) honestly. Baby and children's items fall under children's product rules, so testing may be needed. Do not make health claims on comfort or compression socks unless you can prove them.

Children's products: they need safety tests for small parts, cords and chemicals before you sell them. (15 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I order a small number of socks to test the market?

Many Faisalabad and Lahore units prefer bulk orders, but some accept small runs, especially for blanks and knit trims. Ask clearly how many pieces they need per colour and design. Start with a few designs, not many.

What does print-on-demand have to do with me?

Print-on-demand sellers print a design only after a customer orders. They need plain tees, hoodies and tote bags to print on. You can supply these blanks with the seller's own label sewn in.

When do jumpers and thermals sell best?

Warm items sell before and during winter in Europe and North America. Christmas pyjamas and jumpers peak in the last months of the year. Plan production early so your stock arrives in time.

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