Custom Workwear Jacket Manufacturer

Workwear jackets sell on the idea that they were built for a job site, so the construction has to back it up: triple-stitched seams, bar tacks, heavy duck canvas and hardware that could survive one. Brands that fake it with light canvas get returns.

Mike Apparel manufactures custom workwear jackets, chore coats, detroit and shirt-jackets in 10 to 14 oz cotton duck canvas, twill and corduroy, with triple-needle seams, bar-tacked pockets, blanket, sherpa or quilted linings, corduroy collars and heavy brass or nickel hardware. Mike Apparel manufactures jackets for brands that need a custom workwear jacket manufacturer willing to start at 50 pieces, ship in 2–3 weeks and keep the block consistent on every reorder.

Workwear 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 workwear jacket most brands start with 12 oz cotton duck canvas and step up to 14 oz heavy duck when they want heavyweight workwear jacket.

Workwear Jacket fits we build

We build the pattern on one of the blocks below or from your own measurements, grade it across XS to 3XL for the US market, and confirm every size on the sample before cutting bulk. The most requested workwear jacket block is the chore coat with four patch pockets.

• Chore coat with four patch pockets
• Detroit jacket with blanket lining
• Shirt-jacket / shacket
• Oversized workwear jacket

Workwear Jacket construction

Our default build for jackets. Change any line in the tech pack; the sample confirms it. Start your workwear jacket tech pack with this line: triple-needle felled seams.

• Triple-needle felled seams
• Bar tacks at every pocket corner and stress point
• Corduroy collar, brass or nickel buttons
• Blanket, sherpa or quilted lining, or unlined
• Reinforced elbows on request

Branding the jacket

We handle all decoration internally, which keeps lead times at 2–3 weeks and removes the hand-off between a blank supplier and a printer. Options that suit a jacket: Workwear Jacket artwork usually goes on as chest and back embroidery.

• Chest and back embroidery
• Woven and leather patches
• Enzyme and stone wash on canvas
• Screen print on canvas
• Custom buttons and rivets

For a method-by-method comparison on jackets, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.

Private label jackets

Private label is included, not an upsell. A custom jacket from Mike Apparel ships with your woven or printed neck label, size tab, care label and, if you want them, hang tags, custom poly bags and printed boxes. Send vector artwork and we produce label samples alongside the garment sample. See our private label clothing page for label types, minimums and artwork specs. A typical workwear jacket run carries a woven main label, printed care label and hang tag; chore coat programmes often add a woven hem loop.

Minimum order and quantities for a custom jacket

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 simpler workwear jacket in 12 oz cotton duck canvas with one placement costs less than the same style in 14 oz heavy duck with multiple placements and full packaging.

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 first workwear jacket run ships DDP, so the number you're quoted is the number that lands at your door, nothing added at customs.

Lead time and production process

The production process for a custom jacket runs in five steps. Sampling takes 7–10 days; bulk takes 2–3 weeks after approval; DDP air freight to the USA takes another four to seven days. A first workwear jacket order usually moves from brief to delivered goods in five to six weeks.

1. 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.
2. Pre-production sample (7–10 days)One jacket in your fabric, fit, colour and branding. Revisions until approved. Read about the sampling process.
3. Approval and depositSign off the sample and size set; 50% deposit reserves fabric and the production slot.
4. Bulk production (2–3 weeks)Cutting, sewing, wash, decoration, labelling, QC and packing in-house, with photo updates.
5. 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.

Made for US brands, shipped worldwide

Delivery to the USA is DDP as standard, so the price we quote for a jacket is the price you pay, landed. Four to seven days by air to Atlanta, Houston or anywhere else in the country; worldwide shipping is available on the same terms. More on streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and DDP shipping. For workwear jacket reorders over 300 pieces we quote sea freight alongside air so you can trade a few weeks for a lower landed cost.

Frequently asked questions

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Last updated September 6, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.