OEM/ODM outerwear development for outdoor brands and private-label teams. Bring a tech pack, a sample or a rough reference; the first step is to agree what needs to be developed.
Your specification, our development coordination.
For OEM work, start from your approved design and technical pack. For ODM development, use an existing reference as a starting point and agree the changes, fit and construction before quotation and sampling.
A clear production relationship
Production is executed through qualified manufacturing partners selected against the approved brief.
Confirm the contracting entity, proposed facility, approval responsibilities and inspection scope for each project.
01 / WATERPROOF & LIGHTWEIGHT SHELLS
Weather protection starts with the specification.
Balance fabric structure, seam sealing, hood coverage and packability for the intended activity. SW-26-LW-001 offers a lightweight starting reference.
Waterproof / breathability targets with test methods
Seam-tape compatibility, closures and weight target
Work towards: A proposed material and construction route, with performance questions recorded.
02 / INSULATED OUTERWEAR
Choose warmth, weight and construction together.
Define the wearer, activity and climate before selecting a down or synthetic insulation route. Fill, shell and quilting choices need to work as one garment.
Insulation type, fill distribution and target weight
Baffle or quilting construction and migration control
Shell hand feel, lining and trim requirements
Document scope for any specified certified materials
Work towards: An insulation and shell proposal for sampling, subject to sourcing availability.
03 / SOFTSHELL & LAYERS
Build around movement and the layering system.
Agree how the garment will be used: active midlayer, everyday outdoor piece or protective softshell. Stretch, handle and pocket placement should follow the wearer.
Work towards: A development brief with the fabric route, fit decisions and review points.
LESS GUESSWORK, EARLIER
Know what happens before the next commitment.
A development conversation should make your decisions easier. Here is a useful place to start.
01
Align the brief
End use, quantity, target cost and launch date. Identify what is known and what still needs deciding.
WORK TOWARDSA shared requirements list
02
Review the options
Compare construction, materials and trims. Discuss feasibility and sourcing constraints before sampling.
WORK TOWARDSChoices and open questions
03
Evaluate the sample
Review fit, workmanship and the agreed test requirements. Record comments and changes clearly.
WORK TOWARDSAn agreed sample review
04
Confirm production
Agree specifications, approval points and inspection scope before moving into bulk production.
WORK TOWARDSA defined production handover
Sampling and order planning
Sampling: 7–12 working days when materials are available; longer when new fabric or trim development is required.
Timing starts from an agreed specification and confirmed material availability. New fabrics, trims, approvals or revisions can extend the schedule.
Plan style and colour quantities together.
The current planning baseline is 500 pieces per style and at least 300 pieces per colour: 500 in one colour, or 600 across two colours. Custom materials may introduce additional minimums. Confirm the breakdown before quotation.
