An anorak is a pullover shell with a half-zip and a big front pocket, which sounds simple until the neck opening is too tight to pull over a hoodie or the pocket sags with a phone in it. Pattern proportions decide whether it sells.
Mike Apparel manufactures custom anorak jackets in nylon, taslan, ripstop, cotton-nylon and waxed cotton with a half or quarter zip, kangaroo or flap chest pocket, adjustable hood, drawcord hem and mesh or taffeta lining. Packable and oversized versions available. Mike Apparel manufactures jackets for brands that need a custom anorak jacket manufacturer willing to start at 50 pieces, ship in 2–3 weeks and keep the block consistent on every reorder.
Anorak Jacket fabrics and weights
Choosing the cloth for a custom jacket is a trade-off between hand feel, weight, print behaviour and cost. These are the fabrics we run most often for this product, with what each one is best at. For the anorak jacket most brands start with Crinkle nylon 210 GSM, DWR and step up to Taslan nylon 240 GSM when they want matte technical anorak.
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Crinkle nylon 210 GSM, DWR | 100% nylon | classic pullover anorak |
| Taslan nylon 240 GSM | 100% nylon | matte technical anorak |
| Cotton-nylon 230 GSM | 60/40 | softer, cotton-feel anorak |
| Waxed cotton 8 oz | 100% cotton, wax finish | heritage anorak |
Fit and silhouette options
Fit is graded from our house blocks or from your tech pack, in US sizing from XS to 3XL, with each size measured on the pre-production sample against your spec sheet. For a anorak jacket, we usually sample the regular half-zip anorak first and adjust from there.
- Regular half-zip anorak
- Oversized boxy anorak
- Cropped anorak (women's)
- Longline anorak / smock
How we build a custom jacket
Construction is where a jacket either earns its retail price or does not. The details below are standard on our jackets; anything not listed can be specified. On a anorak jacket the detail buyers notice first is the half-zip YKK #5 with garage, or quarter-zip with snap placket.
- Half-zip YKK #5 with garage, or quarter-zip with snap placket
- Large kangaroo pocket with side entry and zip or snap top
- Hood with drawcord, adjustable toggles and visor
- Side zips or vents for pull-over ease
- Elastic cuffs, drawcord hem
Decoration options for jackets
Decoration happens under the same roof as cutting and sewing. For jackets we recommend the methods below; artwork is reviewed before sampling so placement and scale are right the first time. On a anorak jacket the most common request is chest and pocket embroidery.
- Chest and pocket embroidery
- Colour-blocked yoke and panels
- Heat transfer and screen print
- Reflective details
- Custom cord locks and pullers
For a method-by-method comparison on jackets, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Labels, tags and packaging
Every jacket leaves the factory fully branded as your product: woven main label, woven or printed size and care labels, hem tags or hood labels, hang tags with your artwork, and packaging from plain poly bags to printed mailer boxes. Labels are produced in-house from your files. Details on our private label clothing page. On a anorak jacket the label set is usually a woven neck label, a size tab and a hem tag, with a hang tag on the pullover jacket.
Custom jacket price bands
Pricing for a custom jacket is driven by fabric weight, decoration and quantity. The bands below are per piece for the constructions on this page at typical spec, and every quote is itemised so you can see exactly what moves the number. For reference, a anorak jacket run of 50 pieces in Crinkle nylon 210 GSM, DWR with one embroidery and private labels sits close to the middle of the first band.
| Quantity | Price per piece (USD) |
|---|---|
| 50–100 pieces | $26 – $52 |
| 100–300 pieces | $23 – $46 |
| 300–1,000 pieces | $20 – $41 |
| 1,000+ pieces | $18.20 – $36 |
All figures exclude shipping. We quote air and sea DDP to your US address on every order. Payment is 50% deposit at sample approval and 50% before shipment. For a anorak jacket order of 50 pieces, sampling is billed at roughly $57–$135 and refunded against bulk.
From brief to delivery
From brief to delivered jackets, this is the sequence and the timing. Total time from first enquiry to goods at your door is usually five to six weeks including sampling. Anorak Jacket samples ship with a swatch of Crinkle nylon 210 GSM, DWR so you can compare weights before bulk.
- Brief and quote (24 hours)Send a tech pack, sketch or reference jacket with target quantity. We reply with fabric options, MOQ and per-piece pricing.
- Pre-production sample (7–10 days)One jacket in your fabric, fit, colour and branding. Revisions until approved. Read about the sampling process.
- Approval and depositSign off the sample and size set; 50% deposit reserves fabric and the production slot.
- Bulk production (2–3 weeks)Cutting, sewing, wash, decoration, labelling, QC and packing in-house, with photo updates.
- QC and DDP shipping (4–7 days by air)Inspection against the approved sample, then DDP delivery with duties paid. See our full timeline guide.
Have a anorak jacket in mind? Send a tech pack, a sketch or a reference piece with your target quantity and we will reply within 24 hours with fabric options, MOQ and per-piece pricing.
Delivery to the USA and beyond
Most of our jacket production ships to the United States, DDP, meaning duties, taxes and customs clearance are paid by us and included in the quote. Air freight lands in Dallas or New York in four to seven days after the run ships; sea freight takes four to five weeks and costs less for larger orders. We also ship to the UK, Canada, Australia, the EU and the UAE. See streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and our DDP shipping page. A 50-piece anorak jacket order fits in a few cartons and clears US customs as one DDP consignment with a single commercial invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How is an anorak different from a windbreaker?
An anorak is a pullover with a half zip and a chest pocket; a windbreaker is usually a full zip. Both use the same shell fabrics.
Can the neck opening be made bigger?
Yes. We size the half-zip length and add side zips so the anorak pulls over a hoodie easily. The sample confirms this before bulk.
Is waxed cotton available?
Yes, in 8 oz waxed cotton with a corduroy collar for a heritage look. Waxed cotton runs at a higher price and a 100-piece minimum.
What is the MOQ for anoraks?
50 pieces per design and colour in stock nylon.
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Last updated September 5, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Pricing and lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.
