Custom manufacturing
Bomber Jacket Manufacturer — MA-1 & Varsity Silhouette
A bomber jacket is defined by its ribbed trims and the shape they hold. The ribbed collar, cuffs and hem are what make the garment read as a bomber rather than a generic jacket, and they are also the parts that fail first if they are specified to the wrong tension. The other half of the garment is the lining, which most customers only see when they take it off — but a custom lining is one of the cheapest ways to make a jacket feel considered. We build bombers with you from the shell fabric through to the lining and zip.
500 pcsMinimum order
7–10 daysSampling
180,000 pcs / monthMonthly capacity
Fabric weight and construction options
| Weight / type | Material | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon / polyamide | Lightweight shell, 60–90 gsm | Classic MA-1 look, water-resistant, packs small |
| Polyester taffeta | Shell or lining | Cost-effective outer, smooth lining hand-feel |
| Cotton–poly twill | Mid-weight shell | Structured varsity look, easier to print |
| Wool-blend melton | Heavy shell | Varsity and college programmes with a leather-sleeve option |
| Quilted shell | With wadding | Insulated bomber for colder markets |
Available decoration methods
| Method | Specification | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Chenille patch | Chest or back | The classic varsity decoration; sewn, not printed |
| Embroidery | Chest, sleeve, back | Works on a twill or melton shell; nylon needs a backing |
| Applique letters | Back panel | Sewn fabric letters for college and team programmes |
| Custom lining | Printed or contrast colour | A cheap, high-impact personalisation visible when worn open |
| Sleeve patch / zip pull | Branded | Small details that lift a plain shell |
Specifications we manufacture to
- Shell
- Nylon, polyester taffeta, cotton–poly twill, melton, or quilted
- Trims
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, tension specified
- Zip
- Centre front, metal or nylon; internal storm flap optional
- Lining
- Custom colour or printed; quilting optional
- Pockets
- Slash, welt, internal chest
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per colourway
- Sampling
- 7–10 days
Decoration methods for this product
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Frequently asked questions
How do you stop the ribbed trims losing their shape?
Rib trim on a jacket works against a much heavier shell fabric, so it has to be specified with that load in mind. If the rib is too light it stretches and the hem sags; if it is too tight it pinches at the wrist. We specify the rib width, elastane content and tension against the shell weight and test it on the counter sample. It is the most common failure point on a cheap bomber.
Is a custom lining worth the cost?
Often yes, because it is a small cost for a large effect. A printed or contrast lining is the detail that makes a customer feel the garment was made for their brand, and it is only visible when the jacket is worn open — which is exactly when the customer is showing it off. If your budget only stretches to one personalisation, this is a strong candidate.
Can a bomber be printed rather than embroidered?
On a nylon shell, printing is difficult — ink adhesion on a smooth synthetic surface is a real problem and we would test it before committing. On a cotton–poly twill shell, printing works well. If your decoration is a print, choose the twill shell; if it is a sewn patch or embroidery, nylon is fine.
Will a lightweight bomber sell in a cold market?
Not as outerwear on its own. A nylon bomber at 60 gsm is a fashion layer, not a warm coat. For colder markets you want either a heavier shell plus a quilted lining, or a different garment entirely. Tell us where it will sell and we will say honestly whether the specification fits the market.