Knitted Dog Sweaters –What Type are you Looking for?
The Low-Down on Choosing Dog Sweaters & Cable Knit Based on Price and Quality
Knitted dog sweaters are ‘all the rage’ and available everywhere
online from
small boutique stores to large, big-box retailers. With such a range in
availability, it’s essential to know what dog sweaters
& cable you’re looking for and on what basis. With this in mind, here is the
low-down on choosing knit doggy sweaters based on price and quality.
Price
To determine the value of a dog sweater, there are a few factors:
cost of goods, labor, brand awareness and distribution. Cost of goods pertains
to the price the knitter paid for the yarn and embellishments. Labor is always a
large factor because there’s a big difference between someone carefully knitting
the dog sweater by hand and a machine winding the garment together within
minutes. Brand awareness is always built into the cost because people pay for
what they perceive a brand to be worth. In other words, if the brand and its
associated products project high quality and attention to detail, people will
pay accordingly. Finally, distribution is factored into the price of items like
crochet dog jackets to account for whether or not the goods had to be negotiated
through a ‘middle-man’, sent halfway across the world to reach the store, etc…
Ultimately, when buying a knitted pooch poncho or
custom dog coat of any kind, it’s wise to remember these guideposts
so you can make the call as to whether or not you perceive the price to be worth
your dollars.
Quality
In many cases quality can be subjective, but from a practical point of view, high or low quality dog jumpers will often
contain the following distinctions:
• Type of material used
• Knitting style (ie –tightly woven or loose loops)
• Hand-made or machine constructed
• Type of pattern –complex or simple
• Manner in which final product is sewn together
• Machine washable or dry-clean only
Options
With price and quality in mind, there are a many different types of sweaters dog
owners can purchase for their
canines:
Luxury knit sweaters – High-end, well-made knit sweaters can start at
$100 and go up from there –especially if you’re looking into the haut-couture
brands like chanel or gucci dog apparel.
Value and price-sensitive knitted doggy duds – This middle ground is likely the
biggest market when it comes to dog sweaters. Droves of smart-looking dog sweaters can
be found at larger online retailers for great prices –especially if you buy in
the off-season.
Do-it-yourself – If you’re adventurous enough to knit on your own,
many dog sweater patterns exist on the web and at
fabric stores . There are lots
of free patterns to choose from on the web, but if you’d rather buy a pattern,
they can be found for $2 to $15.
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