B2B workwear manufacturing
İlke Tekstil, as a Denizli-based manufacturer, produces wholesale softshell vests for logistics, warehouse, courier, field engineering, event-fair and security teams; logoed, embroidered and printed sleeveless vests are made to order. Softshell is a soft-shell fabric in which an outer stretch woven face and an inner fleece lining are joined by bonding (lamination); it combines wind resistance, elasticity and warmth retention. The softshell vest is the sleeveless variant of the sleeved model: it keeps the body warm and protected from wind while leaving the arms entirely free, which is why it is preferred for jobs with heavy arm movement such as forklift operation, handheld terminals, driving and assembly. The structure is not a standalone outer shell but the mid or top piece of layered clothing: it is worn over a sweatshirt and under a coat in the cold. An important honesty note: softshell is generally water-repellent (DWR — durable water repellent coating), not waterproof; it soaks through in continuous and heavy rain, and full waterproofness requires a membrane raincoat or hardshell. Our minimum order quantity is 10 and the lead time is 7-15 days; your corporate color is matched by Pantone code, and the same recipe ensures team consistency across the vest-coat-sweatshirt combination. The sample is paid for, and the sample fee is refunded once an order is placed; pricing is offered in writing at manufacturer prices according to quantity, fabric and logo method. Note: for the sleeved and lightweight transitional-season model see our softshell jacket page, and for the heavy winter hooded outer shell see our softshell coat page; this page is dedicated to sleeveless softshell vest manufacturing.
Sleeveless softshell vest (outer stretch + inner fleece lining)
Reflective hi-vis softshell vest (within the EN ISO 20471 framework)
Multi-pocket engineer softshell vest
This product is not picked off the shelf; every axis is set to your order. The table shows the option range and the minimum quantity for custom work.
| Customization axis | Options | Minimum order (MOQ) |
|---|---|---|
| Layer structure | 2-layer (membrane-free, DWR) · 3-layer (TPU/PU membrane) | Standard 10 pieces |
| Weight / season | Thin summer ≈120-180 · four-season ≈200-280 · winter fleece-lined ≈320-400 g/m² | Standard 10 pieces |
| Visibility | Plain corporate · reflective hi-vis (within the EN ISO 20471 framework, class by certified testing) | Standard 10 pieces |
| Pocket and detail | Chest zippered · side warming · inner phone/document · pen-card pocket — by layout | Standard 10 pieces |
| Collar and closure | Stand (half turtleneck) collar · full-length zipper (chin garage) · rib/snap waist | Standard 10 pieces |
| Color / Pantone | Corporate color chart · fabric matching/dyeing by Pantone code | Stock color 10 · custom dyeing by batch minimum |
| Size set | S-5XL grading · chest 96-124 cm · custom measurement | Standard 10 pieces |
| Logo application | Embroidery (chest/back) · transfer · laser-cut appliqué | Standard 10 pieces |
| Label and packaging | Woven label · care label · single pouch · separate box by size/color | Standard 10 pieces |
Standard production (stock fabric and color + logo) starts from 10 pieces. For jobs requiring custom Pantone dyeing, a certified hi-vis class or a specification-specific pattern, the minimum is finalized before the order according to production-line planning.
| Fabric | Weight | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 2-layer softshell (outer stretch + inner fleece) | Approximately 200-280 g/m² | Membrane-free structure; wind-resistant, DWR water-repellent, elastic and breathable. The standard for the four-season mid-layer vest. |
| 3-layer membrane softshell | Approximately 280-340 g/m² | Outer face + TPU/PU membrane + inner fleece; fully blocks wind, high water repellency. Open-field and windy-environment vest. |
| Thin summer softshell (mechanical stretch) | Approximately 120-180 g/m² | Low weight, thin lining; light and breathable. Summer transitional and indoor event vest. |
| Fleece-lined winter softshell | Approximately 320-400 g/m² | Thick inner fleece; keeps body heat high. Winter mid-layer and cold-storage vest. |
| Reflective hi-vis softshell | Approximately 250-320 g/m² | Neon fluorescent background + retroreflective tape; within the EN ISO 20471 framework. Night and low-light field vest. |
| Bonded (laminated) double-faced softshell | Approximately 260-300 g/m² | A firm structure obtained by bonding two fabrics; outer abrasion + inner warmth. Heavy-use corporate vest. |
| Stretch micro polyester (bondit-like) | Approximately 180-240 g/m² | Water-repellent micro polyester surface, light; an economical vest alternative for transitional periods. |
| Polyester-elastane blend outer face | On request (≈92-96% polyester / 4-8% elastane) | The source of four-way stretch; fitted pattern and freedom of movement. The elasticity base of all softshell vest models. |
| Standard | Subject | Application to work trousers | Class / level |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN ISO 13688 | Protective clothing — general requirements | The basic (umbrella) standard for the protective softshell vest: ergonomics, sizing, marking, innocuousness. A standard corporate vest is generally evaluated within this scope. | No performance class; always together with a product-specific standard |
| EN ISO 20471 | High visibility (hi-vis) | Reflective softshell vest; fluorescent background + retroreflective tape area. Night and low-light field team. | Class 1 (0,14+0,10 m²) · 2 (0,50+0,13) · 3 (0,80+0,20) |
| EN 14058 | Protection against cool environments | Cool-environment (above approximately minus 5 degrees) softshell vest; thermal resistance and air permeability. | Thermal resistance 1-4 · air permeability 1-3 (by testing) |
| EN 342 | Protection against cold | Cold-environment (below approximately minus 5 degrees) fleece-lined vest; insulation and air permeability. | Insulation value + air permeability 1-3 (by testing) |
| EN 343 | Protection against rain | On the waterproof model; softshell on its own is water-repellent, and full waterproofness requires the membrane model. | X waterproofness 1-4 · Y breathability/RET 1-4 (by testing) |
| EN 1149-5 | Electrostatic properties (antistatic) | Explosive/flammable-environment vest; discharges static buildup. Produced with conductive-thread fabric. | Material + design requirement (surface/internal resistance) |
| Sector | Recommended fabric | Relevant standard | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics and warehousing | 2-layer softshell (reflective option) | EN ISO 20471 (if visibility is required) | Arm freedom is the priority in forklift and handheld-terminal work; when visibility is needed a certified reflective model is planned. |
| Courier and distribution | 3-layer membrane softshell | EN ISO 13688 (basic) | Wind resistance and the DWR surface are the priority; the back logo provides brand visibility. In full rain a raincoat is planned on top. |
| Field engineering and technical service | Bonded double-faced softshell (multi-pocket) | EN ISO 13688 (basic) | Multi-pocket engineer layout; durable outer face suits the construction site and workshop. If antistatic is needed, EN 1149-5 is planned separately. |
| Events and trade fairs | Thin summer softshell | No protection standard required (corporate) | Light, breathable; corporate color and back logo provide team recognizability. Thin for indoors, fleece-lined for outdoors. |
| Security and reception | Fleece-lined softshell (dark color) | EN ISO 13688 (basic) | Formal dark color + stand collar; corporate security look. Ballistic/cut protection is a separate certified product. |
| Cold storage and outdoor field shifts | Winter fleece-lined softshell | EN 14058 / EN 342 (if required) | Thick inner fleece retains body heat; cool/cold class is valid only with certified testing. In intense cold, a mid-layer under a coat. |
| Municipal and public field | 2-layer softshell (reflective option) | EN ISO 20471 (if warning is required) | Durable and easy-care; corporate color with a Pantone recipe. A certified reflective background when visibility is required. |
Minimum order
Minimum 10 pieces — low MOQ, suitable for small teams and workshops
Lead time
7-15 days — finalized according to quantity, fabric and logo method
Sample
Paid sample; the sample fee is refunded once an order is placed
Pricing
Manufacturer price — a written offer according to quantity, fabric, layer structure and logo method. We are confident in price and quality.
Category quote pages for the most requested delivery locations.
Use-case pages for municipal, factory, construction, logistics and service teams.
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Quote workflow
For bulk orders, category, work environment and branding needs are clarified in the same conversation for a faster response.
Need and model are captured quickly.
Fabric, color and branding are planned.
Lead time and price quote are shared in writing.
Embroidery: on a softshell vest the logo is generally applied to the left chest or back; on low-color corporate logos it looks durable and prestigious and does not fall apart with heavy use.
Print (transfer / laser appliqué): open to multi-color, fine-line or large back designs; transfer and laser-cut appliqué are preferred on the softshell surface.
In forklift, handheld-terminal, packing and shelving work the arm moves constantly; the sleeveless softshell vest keeps the body warm and protected from wind while leaving the arm free, and does not add bulk like a coat. For low-light visibility, a reflective model is planned within the EN ISO 20471 framework.
In motorized and on-foot courier work wind and chill affect the body; the softshell vest blocks the wind, the DWR surface sheds light rain, and arm freedom gives comfort in driving and delivery. The back logo provides brand visibility.
In measurement, assembly and inspection the multi-pocket engineer softshell vest is practical; chest and inner pockets carry pens, phones and documents. The dark color and durable outer face suit the construction-site and workshop environment, and logo embroidery is durable.
A vest with corporate color and a back logo quickly makes the team recognizable; arm freedom gives comfort in booth setup and catering. The thin summer model is preferred indoors, the fleece-lined model at outdoor events.
A dark navy or black softshell vest looks formal and tidy; the stand collar and zippered front protect from wind, and back lettering is applied with embroidery or reflective tape. It is for a corporate security look; certified protection is planned separately.
For teams working in shifts outdoors, the softshell vest is a practical mid-layer against wind and chill; a reflective model is planned within the EN ISO 20471 framework for night visibility. The fleece lining retains body heat on cold shifts.
Park-garden, measurement and inspection teams prefer a durable and easy-care softshell vest; the corporate color is matched with a Pantone recipe, and a reflective background is added when visibility is required. The size distribution is planned according to the team list.
A softshell vest is a sleeveless vest made from a soft-shell fabric in which an outer stretch woven face and an inner fleece lining are joined by lamination. Its difference from a normal fabric or mesh vest is that it offers wind resistance, water repellency (DWR coating), elasticity and the warmth of the inner fleece all together. Because it protects the body while leaving the arms free, it is preferred for jobs with heavy arm movement.
No, a softshell vest is generally water-repellent, not waterproof. The surface DWR (durable water repellent) coating sheds light rain and drizzle; however, in continuous and heavy rain the fabric soaks through. Where full waterproofness is required, we separately plan a membrane raincoat or a taped-seam waterproof model — worn over the softshell vest, not in place of it. We do not give a misleading 'waterproof' claim.
Softshell's core advantage is wind resistance: the tightly woven outer face and, in the membrane model, the film layer in between block the wind and retain body heat. The membrane-free two-layer structure is wind-resistant, while the membrane three-layer structure is close to fully windproof. We select the appropriate layer structure on the sample according to your need.
It is preferred in jobs with heavy arm movement: forklift and handheld-terminal use in logistics and warehousing, courier and distribution, field engineering and technical service, event-fair staff and security teams. The body stays warm and protected from wind while the arms remain entirely free; this is why it is widely used as a mid-layer instead of a coat.
The only difference is the sleeves: the softshell vest is sleeveless, the softshell jacket is sleeved. The vest is preferred for jobs that require arm freedom while protecting the body, and the jacket for arm protection and transitional-season corporate use. They can be produced in the same fabric and the same Pantone color and used together in a team; for the sleeved model you can see our softshell jacket page.
Both are possible: in mild weather it is worn on its own over a sweatshirt or shirt; in the cold it is taken under a coat as a mid-layer. In layered clothing the softshell vest retains body heat without adding bulk, so it does not restrict movement under a coat. We set up the layering plan together according to your work environment.
Weight is selected according to the season. Softshell fabric is produced in a band of approximately 80-400 g/m²; since lightness is the priority on the vest, the low-to-medium band is generally used. The summer transitional vest is planned with thinner fabric, the winter mid-layer vest with thicker fleece-lined fabric. Weight is expressed in g/m² (grams per square meter); the exact value is finalized on the sample.
It is stretchy. Because 4-7% elastane (spandex) is added to the outer face, the fabric stretches two- or four-way; combined with the sleeveless cut, shoulder, back and arm movement remains free. With the correct size and a well-fitted pattern, the vest does not restrict movement; we confirm the size distribution with a sample.
Yes. For teams working at night and in low light, we produce softshell vests with a neon yellow or orange fluorescent background and retroreflective tape. High visibility is rated as Class 1, 2 or 3 under the EN ISO 20471 standard; the class is valid only with accredited testing and certification. We clarify your need in the specification and produce it with the appropriate background and tape area.
The pocket layout is set up according to the job: chest zippered pocket, side hand-warming pockets, inner phone and document pocket, pen-card pocket are options. On the engineer vest, 4-8 pockets are common. In the sleeveless cut, body and inner pockets are used instead of arm pockets; we approve the layout with a layout drawing.
For low-color corporate logos we recommend embroidery: applied to the left chest or back, it is durable and does not fall apart with heavy use. For multi-color, fine-line or large designs, transfer and laser-cut appliqué are more suitable. The two methods can be applied to different pieces in the same order; the location and technique are approved on the sample.
Washing at 30-40 degrees, zippers closed, without fabric softener and on a delicate program is recommended; fabric softener degrades the water-repellent DWR coating. When water repellency weakens, the coating is reactivated with about 20 minutes in a dryer at low-medium heat or with a warm steam-free iron using a cloth in between. High heat is avoided; always follow the product label.
Yes. Your corporate color is matched by Pantone code in the fabric selection or dyeing and submitted for your approval; the approved recipe is archived for reorders, and subsequent batches come in the same tone. Low quantities are possible in stock colors; in custom dyeing the batch minimum is finalized according to the production plan.
Production is graded in the S-5XL range; the chest circumference is planned at approximately 96-124 cm. In the vest, chest circumference is the essential measurement, and the sleeveless cut imposes no sleeve-length limitation. You report the size distribution according to your team list; for borderline sizes we recommend a trial with a sample vest, and custom measurements are worked to order.
The difference is in the fabric weight and inner lining: the summer transitional vest is planned with thin, lightly lined and breathable fabric; the winter mid-layer vest with thicker, fleece-lined and heat-retaining fabric. Both seasons can be programmed together in the same pattern and Pantone color, and the team look stays unchanged year-round.
They are different for different jobs: a fleece vest is soft and warm but does not fully block wind and does not repel water; the softshell vest adds wind resistance and DWR water repellency with its outer stretch surface. For wind and light rain outdoors softshell is preferred, and for indoor warmth only, fleece is preferred. You can also use them together in the same combination.
In forklift, handheld-terminal, packing and shelving work the arm moves constantly; the sleeveless softshell vest keeps the body warm and protected from wind while leaving the arm free, and does not add bulk like a coat. If low-light visibility is needed, a reflective model is planned within the EN ISO 20471 framework; corporate color and logo embroidery provide team consistency.
Yes, it is a common choice: the vest, with corporate color and a back logo, quickly makes the team recognizable, and arm freedom gives comfort in jobs like booth setup and catering. The thin summer model is preferred indoors, the fleece-lined model at outdoor events; we start from a minimum of 10 pieces for bulk production with a short lead time.
It is: a dark navy or black softshell vest looks formal and tidy, and the stand collar and zippered front protect from wind. If needed, back lettering is applied with embroidery or reflective tape. This vest is for a corporate security look; it does not provide certified protection such as ballistic or cut protection, which are planned with a separate specification.
Our minimum order quantity is 10 and the lead time is 7-15 days. While minimum quantities in the market for logoed vest manufacturing are mostly higher, with the low MOQ small teams also work at manufacturer prices; as quantity increases the unit price decreases. The sample is paid for, and the fee is refunded once an order is placed; pricing is shared with a written offer.
EN ISO 20471 is the high-visibility warning clothing standard; it is rated as Class 1, 2 and 3 according to the area of fluorescent background and retroreflective material (as the class rises, the required area increases). The softshell vest of teams working at night and in low light is produced according to this standard. The class is valid only with accredited testing and certification; we do not give an uncertified class claim.
EN ISO 13688 is the general (basic) standard that protective garments must comply with: it defines ergonomics, innocuousness, sizing, marking and ageing requirements, and does not by itself give a protection class. A protective softshell vest is evaluated within this basic framework and is always applied together with a product-specific standard (for example EN ISO 20471). A standard corporate vest generally remains within this basic scope.
Cool-environment protection (above approximately minus 5 degrees) is evaluated by EN 14058, and cold protection at lower temperatures by EN 342. A fleece-lined softshell vest works well as a mid-layer in a cool environment; in intense cold it is not sufficient on its own and is taken under a coat or replaced with a winter model. The real protection class is valid only with certified testing; we clarify the need together.
Yes, we recommend it. The vest, softshell jacket and coat are produced in the same Pantone corporate color and with the same logo application; this way a single look is preserved even if the team changes layers by season. Planning the annual program as one ensures both color consistency and production efficiency; a minimum of 10 pieces applies separately to each item.