Custom Tactical Vest — Lace with Ruching
We build tactical vest programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Lace 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, ruching 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 long lead times that miss the selling season. 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 | Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Lace |
| Decoration / finish | Ruching |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Snow Wash — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Padding and Wadding — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Care Label — available on Lace, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Lace, 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 Lace-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with ruching applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Agriculture and Farming — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Promotional Marketing — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Ski and Snowboard Resorts — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Film and TV Production — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — 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
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.
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 300 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.
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.
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.
