Leveraging certified quality management systems and sustainable practices to deliver superior outerwear globally.
Ningbo Jinmao Import & Export Co., Ltd., founded in the year of 2000, makes an annual turnover of over thirty million U.S. dollars after these 20 years of efforts and experiences through challenges and adversities. Now, as the leading garment import and export company in the Ningbo city, we are very conscious towards environmental issues and hold the quality and environmental management system certification of ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.
With more than 50 professional staff members, our manufacturing scope covers men’s, ladies’ and kids’ wear. We maintain independent designing and professional technical teams specializing in all kinds of knitting and thin woven styles, allowing us to serve global fashion brands with precision.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified eco-management.
Direct translation from concept sketches to functional tech packs.
A technical examination of performance metrics, materials science, and macro market trends for corporate buyers.
Polar fleece is engineered using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers. Its unique structure mimics polar bear fur, trapping microscopic pockets of air between the brushed fibers. The thermal resistance of polar fleece (typically measured in CLO values) ranges from 0.15 to 0.40 per 100 gsm. By utilizing highly crimped synthetic filaments, our factories produce polar fleece hoodies that achieve an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, reducing the load for outdoor athletes and utility workers alike.
One of the main challenges in polar fleece manufacturing is fiber mechanical degradation (pilling) and microfiber shedding in washing cycles. Through mechanical double-side brushing and precise thermal shearing, we stabilize the pile layer. Our advanced finishing lines process fabrics under tension-controlled environments to seal fiber tips, reducing post-wash pilling levels to Grade 4-5 on the Martindale scale, and significantly lowering environmental microfiber release.
The global apparel industry is transitioning to circular economies. Ningbo Jinmao leads this transition by incorporating GRS-certified recycled polyester sourced from post-consumer PET bottles. Our sustainable polar fleece options reduce carbon footprint by up to 32% compared to virgin polyester, while maintaining identical mechanical performance, dye-takeup, and hand-feel properties required by premium outdoor brands.
Our structured production workflow minimizes supply chain risks and ensures repeatable high quality.
Provide sketches or photos; our team crafts 3D tech packs and recommends matching fabrics within 72 hours.
We build physical prototypes matching measurements, fabric specs, and styling for size and drape approval.
We confirm critical bulk components: lab dips, zippers, prints, embroidery, packaging, and label details.
A full specimen utilizing actual bulk materials is verified and signed off before bulk tooling commences.
Mass manufacturing starts with regional, full-time QC supervision, backed by third-party testing (SGS/BV).
Discover how our specialized design, pattern-making, and merchandising teams drive your growth.
We have an independent professional design and development team dedicated to providing clients with a complete set of services. Just show us your needs, sketches, ideas, and photos, and we will bring them to reality. We will recommend suitable fabrics according to your preferences, and a specialist will confirm the design and process details with you. Additionally, we will continuously update our products, providing trendy, functional, and eco-friendly fabrics and accessories.
We have a professional pattern-making team, with an average of 20 years of experience in the industry, including pattern-makers and sample makers. We specialize in the production of knitwear and lightweight woven garments and can help you with any issues related to pattern-making and sample production. Our sample room can increase the efficiency of producing sales samples and developing new samples.
We have a mature business team, with an average tenure of more than 10 years. Most of our clients are large department stores, specialty stores, and supermarkets. We have served over 100 brands and exported to more than 30 countries. These experiences enable our merchandiser to immediately understand our clients' requirements for printing and embroidery, fabric texture, quality, and certifications upon receiving their brand information.
We provide guests with diverse technical fabrics, customized to match target climates and durability requirements.
Double-knit structural spacer fabric offering excellent loft, clean aesthetics, and superior thermal insulation with modern drape properties.
Elongated pile fleece structure providing maximum heat retention and ultra-soft tactile profile, ideal for premium winter hoodies and linings.
Knitted fabric featuring loops on the reverse and smooth pile on the face. Perfect for lightweight athletic garments and transitional seasonal hoodies.
A firm, double-knit fabric structure that provides double smooth surface properties, high stretch recovery, and superior sewing stability.
Textured geometric knit pattern providing high breathability and sweat-wicking properties, ideal for technical sportswear and polo integrations.
Highly elastic rib knit structure, utilized on garment cuffs, collars, and waistbands to prevent cold air ingress and extend durability.
Double-brushed, anti-pilling synthetic polyester fleece. Highly hydrophobic, maintaining insulating values even when wet.
Lightweight, highly flexible circular knit fabric suitable for base layers, jersey lining, and internal pocket bags for hoodies.
Integrating strategic factory groupings across multiple provinces to resolve MOQ limitations and scaling barriers.
Our company has more than 30 partner factories that possess various system certifications such as BSCI, WARP, Sedex, and Disney. Among them, there are large factories with over a thousand workers and a dozen production lines, as well as small workshops with just a few dozen employees. This allows us to arrange orders of various types and quantities.
Additionally, we have long-term cooperation with fabric suppliers who can provide materials certified with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), Recycled Polyester (GRS), Organic Cotton, Australian Cotton, and Lenzing Modal, to match our clients' products according to their needs.
By integrating our factory and material resources, we strive to help our clients avoid issues such as high minimum order quantities. Even if they don't meet the minimum order quantity, we will provide them with multiple similar available fabrics to choose from, enabling smaller brands to scale efficiently without excessive capital lock-up.
Ningbo Jinmao has established production bases across Jiangxi, Anhui, Henan, and Zhejiang. By dividing production lines between large industrial complexes and flexible regional workspaces, we handle complex multi-item distributions without delay.
Add premium value to fleece apparel collections through advanced printing and embroidery processing.
We provide full-spectrum textile printing: Digital Print, Discharge Print, Flock Print, Water Print, and Fluorescent Print. Each system is calibrated to ensure vibrant, non-cracking graphics on high-pile synthetic fabrics.
Utilizing computerized multi-head embroidery systems to execute high-density branding, flat embroidery, 3D puff stitching, and applique badges onto polar fleece substrates.
Custom finishes including shearing, anti-static chemical baths, water-resistant coatings (DWR), flame-retardant (FR) treatments, and premium anti-pilling finishing.
Includes complete acid washing, garment dyeing, silicone softening treatments, heat press rhinestones, and dynamic embossing for modern streetwear lines.
Minimizing bulk errors by verifying physical fit models and detailing trim configurations before mass cutting.
Once the order details are confirmed, we proceed to create a fit sample, which is a prototype garment made according to the customer's specifications. This sample is designed to match the exact measurements, fabric type, and style requested. We provide this sample to the customer for approval, ensuring that the size, pattern, and fit meet their expectations. This stage is crucial in achieving customer satisfaction, as it gives the customer an opportunity to see and feel the product before moving to bulk production.
To confirm the detail of bulk production such as lab dip fabrics, printed, embroidery, packaging and other related details, we establish precise physical color targets under standard lighting conditions (D65). Every zipper pull, drawcord, and eyelet is documented to match branding targets.
Before we begin full-scale production, we create a pre-production sample. This is a prototype made using the final approved fabrics, designs, and specifications. The pre-production sample is essential as it acts as the blueprint for the entire production run. Only after receiving customer approval on this pre-production sample do we proceed with mass production.
How our polar fleece garments perform across diverse global markets and professional environments.
In high-altitude climates across Western Europe and North America, polar fleece hoodies act as the primary thermal mid-layer. The micro-pocket structure permits active respiration during strenuous ascents, while shedding moisture under heavy shells. Our high-loft sherpa variations provide optimal thermal protection for alpine guides and mountaineers.
For transit operators, warehouse workers, and construction crews operating in cold climates, durability and safety are critical. We produce fleece hoodies with certified flame-retardant (FR) fibers and high-visibility fluorescent dyeing (compliant with EN ISO 20471 requirements), offering thermal safety to heavy industry personnel.
The urban streetwear demographic demands modern structures, oversized fits, and tactile diversity. We utilize heavy scuba knits, fleece paneling combinations, and precise flock or 3D embossed branding to deliver products that align with contemporary fashion drops and high-velocity retail calendars.
Comprehensive and cooperative partnerships featuring equality, mutual benefit, and common development.
Strategic development vectors driving next-generation fleece insulation technologies.
Transitioning towards 100% monomaterial fleece garments. Eliminating elastane trims and nylon zippers in order to facilitate chemical recycling processes without prior manual disassembly.
Integrating fluorine-free water repellency (DWR) and plant-extracted softening washes, displacing conventional petro-chemical finishing agents with zero-environmental discharge processes.
Deploying unique QR-coded tracking tags woven directly into the fleece collar seams, providing logistics chains and consumers with verified insights into fabric source facilities and GRS certificates.
Transparent technical, financial, and logistical insights for procurement directors.
Get in touch with our veteran engineering and design merchandisers to receive pricing, material data sheets, and custom prototypes tailored to your brand.
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