Puffer Vest Customization Program for Government and Municipal with Heat Transfer Printing
Puffer Vest Customization Program for Government and Municipal
This programme covers the full path from a puffer vest concept to repeatable bulk supply for government and municipal. The build starts from everyday-casual references — puffer vest in washed denim — 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: the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders, or the fit drifted between sizes. 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 | Washed Denim |
| Decoration | Heat Transfer Printing |
| Fabric weight | 160-180 gsm |
| Fit options | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 8 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Pleating — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- All-Over Sublimation — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- Heat Transfer Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- Reflective Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- Laser Cutting — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
- Snow Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Washed Denim.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Washed Denim-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with heat transfer 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.
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
Start your puffer vest programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
