Puffer Vest Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands with Custom Drawcord
Puffer Vest Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands
This programme covers the full path from a puffer vest concept to repeatable bulk supply for surf and swim brands. 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 the fabric felt thinner than the approved sample. 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 | Custom Drawcord |
| Fabric weight | 160-180 gsm |
| Fit options | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 12 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Pantone Color Matching — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Piping and Binding — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Heat Transfer Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Laser Engraving — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Screen 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 custom drawcord 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for BSCI, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your puffer vest programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
