Puffer Vest Customization Program for Music Bands and Touring with Foil Printing
Puffer Vest Customization Program for Music Bands and Touring
This programme covers the full path from a puffer vest concept to repeatable bulk supply for music bands and touring. The build starts from everyday-casual references — puffer vest in corduroy — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most puffer vest buyers arrive with one of these problems: colour faded after a few washes, or wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Puffer Vest |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Corduroy |
| Decoration | Foil Printing |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Bonding Construction — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Satin Printed Label — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Piece Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Acid Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Pleating — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Garment Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Placement Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Corduroy-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with foil printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 check and packing
Quality control
Every bulk lot is compared against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and wash behaviour. Puffer Vest reorders stay comparable over time because the spec, the lab dip and the golden sample are all on file.
FAQ
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
Start your puffer vest programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
