The coach jacket is the cheapest way to put a huge back print on outerwear, which is why skate and streetwear brands have used it for forty years. It only works if the nylon takes the print cleanly and the snaps line up.
Mike Apparel manufactures custom coach jackets in nylon or polyester with a snap front, shirt collar, elastic cuffs, drawcord hem, slash pockets and a flannel, mesh or quilted lining, built for large back screen prints and embroidery. Mike Apparel manufactures jackets for brands that need a custom coach jacket manufacturer willing to start at 50 pieces, ship in 2–3 weeks and keep the block consistent on every reorder.
Coach 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 coach jacket most brands start with Nylon taffeta 210T and step up to Polyester twill 240 GSM when they want matte, structured coach jacket.
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon taffeta 210T | 100% nylon | the classic coach jacket |
| Polyester twill 240 GSM | 100% polyester | matte, structured coach jacket |
| Taslan nylon 240 GSM | 100% nylon | premium matte nylon |
| Cotton-nylon 220 GSM | 60/40 | softer, cotton-feel coach jacket |
Silhouettes and sizing
The silhouette options we run for jackets are listed below. Any of them can be adjusted to a reference garment you send us, and we grade to US sizing as standard. For a coach jacket, we usually sample the regular coach jacket first and adjust from there.
- Regular coach jacket
- Oversized boxy coach jacket
- Cropped coach jacket
- Longline coach jacket
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 coach jacket the detail buyers notice first is the metal snap front with logo snaps on request.
- Metal snap front with logo snaps on request
- Shirt-style collar with optional corduroy under-collar
- Flannel, mesh or quilted lining
- Elastic cuffs and drawcord hem with cord locks
- Slash pockets and inside pocket
Printing, embroidery and finishing
Print, embroidery and wash are done in-house, so the jacket and its decoration ship as one finished product with one point of responsibility. On a coach jacket the most common request is full-back screen prints up to 40 x 45 cm.
- Full-back screen prints up to 40 x 45 cm
- Chest and sleeve embroidery
- Heat transfer logos
- Contrast collar and snaps
- Woven labels and hem tags
For a method-by-method comparison on jackets, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Labels, tags and packaging
Your brand, not ours, is on the finished jacket. We sew in woven neck labels, size tabs and care labels to your artwork, attach hang tags and pack in branded poly bags or boxes. No Mike Apparel branding appears anywhere on the product. Our private label clothing page covers label options and minimums. For coach jacket orders we recommend a woven neck label plus a printed care label as the minimum; hang tags and printed jacket packaging are added at your choice.
Coach Jacket minimum order quantity
The 50-piece minimum applies per design and colour. A bigger order lowers the cost per piece, since fabric buys go further and the line doesn’t have to reset for a second small batch. Reorders on an approved block skip sampling entirely. A coach jacket specified in Nylon taffeta 210T sits toward the simpler end of what we quote; Polyester twill 240 GSM and heavier decoration push the cost up.
For an exact number, send us the fabric, decoration and quantity you have in mind and we’ll send back a full written quote, itemised by fabric, trims, decoration and labels, with DDP shipping quoted separately so you see the landed cost. See custom jacket manufacturing cost for what actually drives the cost. A coach jacket sample is billed separately from the bulk order and refunded against it once you approve and place the run.
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. Coach Jacket samples ship with a swatch of Nylon taffeta 210T 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 a per-piece quote.
- 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 coach 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 a per-piece quote.
Get a quote for this productUS and international delivery
We built our jacket programme around US brands: sampling calls in Eastern and Pacific time, US sizing on every block, and DDP delivery to your door or your fulfilment centre with nothing to pay at the border. Brands in Dallas, New York and across the country reorder on the same block every season. Details on streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and DDP shipping. Coach Jacket orders to the USA are usually air-freighted; a 50-piece run weighs little enough that air costs only a few dollars per piece more than sea.
Frequently asked questions
Can you screen print on nylon?
Yes. We use nylon-specific inks with a bonding agent so large back prints stay flexible and do not crack. Prints are done on panels before sewing for perfect placement.
Flannel or mesh lining?
Flannel for an autumn jacket, mesh for spring and summer, quilted for winter. All three are standard options.
Can I have custom snaps?
Logo-engraved snaps have a 1,000-piece hardware minimum. Below that we use stock snaps in matte black, silver or antique brass.
What is the MOQ for coach jackets?
50 pieces per design and colour.
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Last updated September 6, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.
