Puffer Vest Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon with Custom Drawcord
Puffer Vest Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon
This programme covers the full path from a puffer vest concept to repeatable bulk supply for cycling and triathlon. The build starts from everyday-casual references — puffer vest in cotton jersey — 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 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 | Cotton Jersey |
| Decoration | Custom Drawcord |
| Fabric weight | 240-280 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 8 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 800 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Rhinestone Application — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Piping and Binding — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Debossing — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Applique Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Distressed Finish — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
- Flocking — quoted per position and per colour on Cotton Jersey.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Cotton Jersey-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
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 3 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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.
Start your puffer vest programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
