Custom Tactical Vest — Rib Knit with Screen Printing
We build tactical vest programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Rib 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, screen 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, 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
| Product | Tactical Vest |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Rib Knit |
| Decoration / finish | Screen Printing |
| Fabric weight | 280-320 gsm |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Debossing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on Rib Knit, 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 Rib Knit-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with screen printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Dance and Ballet Schools — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Maternity and Baby Care — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kidswear Subscription Boxes — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Film and TV Production — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Chemical and Oil & Gas — 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 ISO 9001, 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 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
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
