Puffer Vest Customization Program for Music Bands and Touring with Piece Dyeing
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 linen blend — 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 fabric felt thinner than the approved sample, or the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders. 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 | Linen Blend |
| Decoration | Piece Dyeing |
| Fabric weight | 240-280 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 800 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Care Label — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Acid Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Placement Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Reflective Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Tie-Dye Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
- Custom Zip Puller — quoted per position and per colour on Linen Blend.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Linen Blend-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with piece dyeing 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
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 800 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for ISO 9001, 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.
