Custom Tactical Vest in Rib Knit with Puff Printing for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Tactical Vest — Rib Knit with Puff 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, 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, 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

What you can customise

• Placement Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Reflective Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Rib 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 Rib 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

• Security Services — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Surf and Swim Brands — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Restaurants and Cafes — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — tactical vest uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Fashion Brands and Labels — 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

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 50 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.

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.

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

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.