Custom Tactical Vest in Slub Cotton with Placement Printing for Retail Chains

Custom Tactical Vest — Slub Cotton with Placement Printing

We build tactical vest programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Slub Cotton 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Laser Cutting — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Debossing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Slub Cotton, 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 Slub Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with placement printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Corporate Merch Programs — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Trade Shows and Exhibitions — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Banking and Finance — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — 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

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.

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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.

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.