A stripe does not have to travel in a straight line. Here, black bands ripple across an ivory crochet ground, following the shell-like stitch pattern from the neckline to the hem. The result is a graphic mini dress with plenty of texture, without needing a third color to make its point.

The details worth sampling

This reference has broad sleeveless straps, a rounded front neckline and a lower scoop at the back. Openwork stitches sit between the dark wave bands, while the short, gently shaped silhouette ends in a softly scalloped edge. The front and back carry the same visual rhythm, useful when planning a resortwear or summer boutique collection that needs to look considered from both sides.

Because the construction is open, coverage should be part of the development brief. Let us know whether you intend this as a layering piece or need a lining assessed. The photograph does not establish yarn composition, stretch, finished measurements or lining specifications; these are confirmed with the sample.

Keep the waves, adjust the proportions

For private-label development, we can review color combinations, yarn options, strap width, neckline depth and dress length. Changing the length also changes where the contrasting bands finish, so we recommend agreeing the stripe placement alongside the size specification. A few decisions on the sample table can save quite a few emails later.

Planning your order with ZQ

SHANTOU ZQ SWEATER FACTORY supports wholesalers, importers, sourcing agents and private-label teams serving the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other developed markets. MOQ starts at 100 pieces. Sampling typically takes 3–7 days, with bulk production generally taking 15–45 days, depending on the approved design and production schedule.

Established in Shantou in 2017, our factory has 100+ workers, 300+ machines and monthly capacity of 200,000+ pieces. Send your target quantities, size range, preferred yarn direction and delivery window to Sylvia, Manager, at info@zqsweater.com. We quote against your specifications rather than attaching a one-price-fits-every-version label to the photograph.