AN ILLUSTRATED PRODUCTION GUIDE
See how a jacket
comes together.
A 28-step visual guide to a printed down-jacket production route, from sample review to packing.
Printing, down filling and seam taping are shown for this project. The production route for your order depends on its materials, construction and agreed specifications.
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Sample review
Review the sample and its construction details.
Fabric inspection
Inspect fabric before it enters production.
Pattern drafting
Prepare pattern pieces for the jacket.
Artwork review
Review the print layout and artwork.
Transfer-paper printing
Print artwork onto transfer paper for this project.
Swatch review
Review a fabric swatch before production.
Printed fabric inspection
Inspect the printed fabric before cutting.
Fabric spreading
Lay out the fabric for cutting.
Shell cutting
Cut the outer-shell components.
Lining cutting
Cut the lining components.
Component bundling
Organize components for the sewing stages.
Pocket preparation
Prepare the pocket-bag components.
Body seams
Join the body panels.
Sleeve assembly
Assemble the sleeve components.
Baffle sewing
Sew the filling compartments.
Down weighing
Weigh filling for the specified compartments.
Down filling
Fill the prepared compartments.
Fill distribution
Check the distribution of filling.
Seam taping
Apply seam tape where required by the design.
Shell and lining assembly
Join the outer shell and lining.
Main zipper installation
Install the main zipper.
Thread trimming
Trim loose threads.
Size measurement
Check garment measurements.
Zipper testing
Check zipper operation.
Garment weighing
Check the finished garment weight.
Loft inspection
Inspect the loft of the finished jacket.
Individual packing
Pack the individual garment.
Carton packing
Pack garments into shipping cartons.
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Discuss your materials, quantities and target date. Samples take 7–12 days; bulk production takes 3–4 weeks. MOQ and the order-specific schedule are confirmed with your quote.