Puffer Vest Customization Program for Schools and School Districts with Tie-Dye Wash
Puffer Vest Customization Program for Schools and School Districts
This programme covers the full path from a puffer vest concept to repeatable bulk supply for schools and school districts. 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: the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders, or delivery missed the season drop. 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 | Tie-Dye Wash |
| Fabric weight | 160-180 gsm |
| Fit options | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Enzyme Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Laser Engraving — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Laser Cutting — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Seam Sealing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Beading and Embroidery — 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 tie-dye wash 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, 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 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.
Start your puffer vest programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
