Custom Vest & Waistcoat — 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric with Placement Printing
We build vest & waistcoat programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, placement printing and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.
Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification
| Product | Vest & Waistcoat |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric |
| Decoration / finish | Placement Printing |
| Fabric weight | 280-320 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Custom Drawcord — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flocking — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with placement printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Boutique and Independent Labels — vest & waistcoat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Security Services — vest & waistcoat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- E-commerce Private Label — vest & waistcoat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Music Bands and Touring — vest & waistcoat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kids and Toddlerwear — vest & waistcoat uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so vest & waistcoat batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 150 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 BSCI, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your vest & waistcoat programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.







