



A gown in midweight knit, 82% viscose with 18% nylon, unlined, pull-on, with a flared hem and a train, made in China and ranked thirtieth in the retailer's maxi list. The maker says two things plainly and they shape everything about this garment: it is transparent, undergarments will be seen, and undergarments are not included. The train is the other half, and it is both the reason this dress is striking and the reason it is difficult. The one detailed review we have says exactly that: the train makes the dress, it is very long, it is unlined and see through, and it needs a very specific slip. That buyer also asked the question we would ask, which is whether the train can be hemmed without losing the shape. We set all of that out below rather than smoothing it over. The reference is the Tesca Knit Dress by Helsa in white at 398 dollars, with 4 ratings averaging 4.2. Dongguan Bafinasa Garments Co., Ltd. develops comparable knit gowns on OEM and ODM terms, from yarn selection through train and hem construction to retail or FBA ready packing. We publish this as a development reference and build your own version of it, and we do not supply the branded original or reproduce anyone else's label.
Key Features
- Flared hem with a train, which is the whole dress
- 82% viscose with 18% nylon, midweight knit
- Unlined, and the maker states it is transparent with undergarments not included
- Pull-on, nothing to fasten
- Long sleeve as filed by the retailer, so it works beyond summer
- Ranked thirtieth in the retailer's maxi dress list
- Rated 4.2 from 4 ratings, with 71% calling the fit accurate
- Hand wash cold as stated
- Made in China, so a comparable version is realistic at scale
Customisable Options
- Yarn: viscose nylon as the reference, recycled viscose, a different blend, and the weight
- Train: as the reference, how long, how full, and whether it is detachable
- Hem: flared as the reference, how much flare, and the finish
- Sheerness: sheer as the reference, a denser stitch, or a lining
- A slip developed to go with it, which is what the buyer feedback points to
- Length, and whether there is a hemmed version as well as a full length one
- Size set, colour development, private label and care labelling
Specifications
| Style | Viscose nylon knit gown with flared hem and train |
| Reference | Helsa, Tesca Knit Dress, style HLSA-WD264, manufacturer style HED10049 S26, colour White |
| Composition | 82% viscose and 18% nylon, as stated |
| Fabric | Midweight knit with a flared hem as stated |
| Train | Train at the hem as stated |
| Closure | Pull-on as stated |
| Lining | Unlined as stated |
| Sheerness | The maker states the garment is transparent, that undergarments will be seen, and that undergarments are not included |
| Care | Hand wash cold as stated |
| Sizes Published | XXS to XL |
| Measurements Published | None. The listing publishes no garment measurements and no model measurements |
| Production | Made in China as stated |
| Reference Retail | 398 USD, quoted to show the price band this sits in, not as our price |
| Customer Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 4 ratings |
| Fit Feedback | 14 fit ratings: 71% say true to size, 21% say it runs small, 7% say it runs large |
| Occasion | Weddings, formal evenings, resort events, occasions where a train is wanted |
| MOQ | 100 pcs per style per colourway, mixed sizes and colourways accepted |
| Sampling | 7-10 days after tech pack or reference sample confirmation |
| Bulk Lead Time | 20-30 days after sample approval and deposit |
| Service | OEM / ODM / private label, knit sourcing, train and hem development, slip options, retail or FBA ready packing |
Size Chart
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | Length | Source | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31 | in / | 79 | cm | 24 | in / | 61 | cm | 34 | in / | 86 | cm | 150 | cm / | 59.1 | in | Our proposal |
| XS | 31 | in / | 79 | cm | 24 | in / | 61 | cm | 34 | in / | 86 | cm | 152 | cm / | 59.8 | in | Our proposal |
| S | 33 | in / | 84 | cm | 26 | in / | 66 | cm | 36 | in / | 91 | cm | 154 | cm / | 60.6 | in | Our proposal |
| M | 35 | in / | 89 | cm | 28 | in / | 71 | cm | 38 | in / | 97 | cm | 156 | cm / | 61.4 | in | Our proposal |
| L | 37 | in / | 94 | cm | 30 | in / | 76 | cm | 40 | in / | 102 | cm | 158 | cm / | 62.2 | in | Our proposal |
| XL | 39 | in / | 99 | cm | 32 | in / | 81 | cm | 42 | in / | 107 | cm | 160 | cm / | 63 | in | Our proposal |
The reference publishes no measurements, so the chart below is our proposal rather than a grade. What we do have is buyer feedback: 4 ratings average 4.2, and of 14 fit ratings 71% say true to size while 21% say it runs small. The one detailed review matters more than either number. That buyer wrote that the train makes the dress and called it stunning, but also that it is very long, that it is unlined and see through, and that it requires a very specific slip. She also asked whether anyone had the train hemmed without losing the shape. That is the real sizing question here, and it is about length rather than circumference, so we would plan the length and offer guidance on hemming rather than copy a number.
Occasions and Styling
Suits weddings, formal evenings and resort events. It needs a slip, and given the buyer feedback we would develop one to go with it rather than leave the customer to find one.
Production and Quality Control
Four ratings average 4.2, and of 14 fit ratings 71% say true to size, 21% say small and 7% say large. The numbers are thin, but one review carries real detail and we would rather work from it. That buyer called the dress stunning and said the train makes it, then said three things worth acting on: it is very long, it is unlined and see through, and it requires a very specific slip. She also asked whether the train could be hemmed without losing the effect.
Length and the train are the first thing to plan, and that buyer's question is the right one. A train is part of the hem shape rather than an addition to it, so shortening it is not the same as taking up a straight hem: done badly you lose exactly the flare and the sweep that made the dress worth buying. We would plan the length deliberately from the start, offer guidance on hemming rather than leaving the customer to guess, and consider a shorter version alongside the full length one. On the production side, a train has to be cut and finished so it falls rather than dragging, and the point where it meets the skirt is a stress point.
Sheerness is the second, and it is the most likely reason this gown comes back. The maker states plainly that it is transparent, that undergarments will be seen, and that undergarments are not included. We would carry all three statements onto your page rather than soften them. The buyer feedback tells us the practical consequence: it needs a particular slip, not just any slip, which means the honest commercial answer is to develop one to go with it and sell them together. We check opacity in the colourway you run, which matters most on white.
Viscose with 18% nylon is the third. Viscose is weak when wet, it shrinks, and a knit gown this long will grow with wear if the yarn is not stable, which shows at the hem and the train first and worst. The nylon helps, but 18% is doing a lot of work and it is not a substitute for controlling the cloth. We relax and pre-shrink before cutting, control shrinkage by test, test recovery and pilling, and check the garment after the care cycle rather than only off the machine. Because it is unlined and worn over a slip, snagging and surface abrasion are checked too. Every bulk shipment gets a measurement report against your approved chart.
Optional upgrades include recycled or FSC certified viscose with documentation, a defined weight and composition with testing reports, alternative train lengths and fullness, a detachable train, a shorter version, a denser stitch for more coverage, a slip developed to go with it, alternative lengths, extended sizing, colour development and private label, hangtag and care labelling.
Pre-production sample approval, in-line inspection during cutting and sewing, and a final AQL inspection before packing, with measurement reports and photos shared before shipment.
Send us your tech pack, a photo or a reference garment and we will quote within 24 hours. Contact bafinasa@bafinasa.com or WhatsApp +86 13827222469.

