Custom Tactical Vest in UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Shirring for Boutique Brands

Custom Tactical Vest — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Shirring

We build tactical vest programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This UPF 50+ Sun 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, shirring 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 inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• Snow Wash — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Cutting — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, 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 UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Real Estate Agencies — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Warehousing and Logistics — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Golf Clubs — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth 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

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for GOTS, 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.

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.

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.

Start your tactical vest programme

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