Custom Tactical Helmet in Pique Knit with Puff Printing for Sportswear Brands

Custom Tactical Helmet — Pique Knit with Puff Printing

We build tactical helmet programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique Knit 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, puff 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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

• Yarn Dyeing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Pique Knit, 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 Pique Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with puff printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Airsoft and Paintball Clubs — tactical helmet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — tactical helmet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Railway and Transit — tactical helmet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Restaurants and Cafes — tactical helmet uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Food Processing — tactical helmet 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 helmet 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.

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.

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 200 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 tactical helmet programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.