Custom Tactical Vest in Neoprene with Custom Drawcord

Custom Tactical Vest — Neoprene with Custom Drawcord

We build tactical vest programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Neoprene 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, custom drawcord 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: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• Custom Drawcord — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Neoprene, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Neoprene-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with custom drawcord applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Tennis Academies — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Event Management — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airsoft and Paintball Clubs — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Corporate Offices — tactical vest 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 tactical vest batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

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 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 4 days each.

Start your tactical vest programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.