Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for custom down jackets, and is it firm per style or color?

Accepted Answer

MOQs for down jackets typically start at 50 units per style and colorway. That said, the number is not set in stone - your production team can negotiate with the factory on your behalf, especially if you are running multiple styles in the same drop. Each distinct color or style variation counts toward its own MOQ.

Question 2

How much does a down jacket sample cost, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Sample cost and timeline depend on the complexity of your brief - details like hooded vs. collared construction, cropped silhouettes, or custom buttons all factor in. Generally, expect a sample within 2-4 weeks after your tech pack is finalized. Sample fees are quoted separately from production pricing once you submit your brief, and they are credited back on many production runs.

Question 3

What is the production lead time for a custom down jacket order?

Accepted Answer

After sample approval, a typical production run of 250 embroidered hooded down jackets takes roughly 6-8 weeks. Lead times can shift based on material sourcing, decoration methods like screen print or woven labels, and factory capacity. Your production team tracks every milestone so you always know where things stand.

Question 4

Do you offer tiered pricing for down jackets at different quantities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pricing tiers exist at 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 units - the per-unit cost decreases as volume increases. Rather than publishing fixed prices, we return a detailed quote once you submit a brief. This lets us factor in your exact specs: materials like wool or fleece shell options, slim fit or cropped patterns, custom packaging, and any branding details.

Question 5

What private label and white label options are available for down jackets?

Accepted Answer

Private label scope covers everything a finished product needs: woven labels, branded hangtags, screen-printed care info, custom buttons, and custom packaging such as branded boxes, polybags, or mailers. You can bundle all of these into one brief or add them a la carte. White label down jackets - starting from an existing factory blank with your branding applied - are also available if you want a faster path to market.

Question 6

Can you source materials from a brief, or do I need a full tech pack with named fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Either approach works. If you have a tech pack that calls out specific fabrics, your production team will match them. If you are earlier in development, you can submit a brief describing the look and performance you want - for example, a wool-blend shell with fleece lining, or a vegan leather accent panel - and the team will source swatches from our network of 1,500+ vetted factories for your approval.

Question 7

Can you grade patterns from my measurements instead of stock templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Your production team can build a custom pattern and grade it across your full size run using your own measurements and fit specs. This is especially important for down jackets where insulation thickness affects fit - whether you need a slim fit block or a cropped women's silhouette, grading is done from your data, not generic templates.

Question 8

Can I mix sizes and colors within one MOQ for a down jacket order?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can split sizes and colors within a single MOQ as long as the total meets the factory minimum for that style. For example, a 100-unit run of a hooded down jacket could include a mix of men's and women's sizes across two colorways. Your production team will help you structure the size-color matrix so the manufacturer can plan cutting efficiently.

Question 9

What decoration methods work best on down jackets?

Accepted Answer

Embroidery is the most popular choice for down jackets because the stitched detail holds up well on quilted panels. Screen print works for bold chest or back graphics on smoother shell fabrics like denim or vegan leather. You can also add custom buttons for a branded hardware detail, plus woven labels and screen-printed care info on the interior. All options can be spec'd in your brief and sampled before production.

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