Custom Softshell Jackets Manufactured to Your Specification
Softshell is the jacket people actually wear. It stretches when you move, blocks the wind that cuts through a hoodie, shrugs off light rain, and still breathes when the pace picks up. That is why sports clubs, outdoor brands, corporate teams, and workwear buyers keep coming back to it as their all-season outer layer.At Actic Sports, we manufacture custom softshell jackets for brands, teams, and businesses worldwide. You choose the fabric build, the fit, the trims, and the branding method. We handle pattern-making, cutting, bonding, stitching, finishing, and quality control under one roof, so the jacket that arrives in your warehouse matches the sample you approved.
What Makes a Softshell Jacket Different
A softshell sits between a fleece and a hardshell rain jacket. It is built for movement and breathability first, with enough weather protection for most real-world conditions.
Most quality softshells use a 3-layer bonded construction:
- Outer face: a tightly woven polyester or nylon fabric blended with elastane for four-way stretch, usually treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish so water beads off.
- Middle membrane: a thin TPU membrane that blocks wind and adds water resistance while letting moisture vapour escape.
Inner backing: a brushed micro-fleece or smooth mesh that adds warmth and comfort against the skin.
Because the three layers are laminated into a single fabric, there is no loose lining to bunch up, and the jacket keeps a clean, structured silhouette that holds branding well.
Who Orders Custom Softshell Jackets From Us
Sports Clubs and Academies
Team softshell jackets are a staple for coaches, staff, and players on the touchline. We match club colours precisely, add player names or initials, and produce consistent sizing across junior and senior ranges so the whole squad looks unified.
Outdoor and Athleisure Brands
If you are launching or expanding an outerwear line, our private label softshell jackets programme lets you sell under your own brand. We work from your tech pack or help you build one, then add custom woven labels, printed neck tapes, branded zip pullers, and swing tags.
Corporate and Promotional Buyers
Branded softshell jackets are one of the most-worn corporate gifts because they are genuinely useful. Staff wear them to events, on site visits, and on the commute, which keeps your logo visible long after the event ends.
Workwear and Uniform Programmes
For logistics, security, hospitality, and field teams, we can add reinforced shoulders, extra pockets, ID badge loops, and reflective tape for low-light visibility.
Build Your Jacket: Customization Options
Every order starts with the same question: what does this jacket need to do? From there, we tailor each component.
Fabric and Performance
Fabric weight
Lightweight shells for layering or heavier bonded fabrics for colder climates
Backing
brushed micro-fleece for warmth or mesh for breathability
Finish
DWR water-repellent coating as standard, with higher water-resistance membranes available on request
Colour
stock shades or custom dyed to your Pantone reference
Fit and Styling
- Regular, athletic, and relaxed fits
- Men's, women's, unisex, and youth sizing
- Full-zip jackets, hooded styles, and sleeveless softshell gilets
- Contrast panels, colour-blocking, and piping
Trims and Labels
- Custom woven, printed, or rubber labels
- Branded zip pullers in silicone, metal, or rubber
- Printed neck tapes and hang tags
- Polybag and carton packing to your retail requirements
Functional Details
- Water-resistant or standard zips, with garage chin guards
- Zipped hand pockets, chest pockets, and internal media pockets
- Adjustable Velcro cuffs and drawcord hems
- Detachable or stowaway hoods
- Thumbholes and extended drop-tail hems
Branding Methods for Softshell Fabric
Softshell has a water-repellent surface and a bonded membrane, so not every decoration method behaves the same way. Choosing the right one protects both your logo and the jacket’s performance.
Embroidery
Embroidered softshell jackets deliver a premium, long-lasting finish that suits corporate and club crests. Because the needle passes through the membrane, we recommend placing embroidery on the chest, sleeve, or upper back rather than across the shoulders, where rain is most likely to sit.
Direct to Film (DTF) Printing
DTF is ideal for detailed, multi-colour logos and sponsor artwork. The transfer bonds to the surface without perforating the fabric, keeping the jacket's weather protection intact.
Screen Printing
For large runs with simple, bold designs, screen printing is cost-effective. We use inks formulated for coated technical fabrics to ensure strong adhesion over the DWR finish.
3D Embossing
Raised silicone or embossed badges add depth and a modern, retail-grade look. They work especially well on chest logos and sleeve marks for fashion-led outerwear.
Reflective Tape and Reflective Prints
Reflective piping, panels, or printed logos improve visibility for runners, cyclists, and workwear teams during early mornings and evenings.
Sublimation
Full-coverage sublimated designs are possible on selected polyester-face fabrics, typically applied at panel stage before assembly. Our team will confirm fabric compatibility during sampling.
How Our Softshell Production Process Works
Working with a dedicated softshell jacket manufacturer means fewer surprises between approval and delivery. Here is how an order moves through our facility.
- Consultation and brief — Share your design, tech pack, reference jacket, or simply an idea. We recommend fabrics, trims, and branding methods that fit your budget and use case.
- Quotation — You receive a clear price breakdown based on fabric, quantity, and decoration.
- Sampling — We produce a physical sample so you can check fit, colour, feel, and logo placement before committing.
- Bulk production — After sample approval, fabric is cut, panels are decorated where required, and jackets are assembled by our experienced stitching team.
- Quality control — Every batch is checked for seam strength, zip function, measurement accuracy, and print or embroidery quality.
- Packing and dispatch — Jackets are folded, tagged, and packed to your specification, then shipped to your door.
Why Brands Choose Actic Sports for Softshell Outerwear
- Vertical manufacturing — pattern-making, cutting, printing, embroidery, and stitching handled in-house for tighter quality control and faster turnaround.
- Technical fabric knowledge — we guide you on membranes, fabric weights, and decoration methods that suit how the jacket will be used.
- Flexible order sizes — from team runs to full retail collections, including wholesale softshell jackets for resellers and distributors.
- Private label ready — your brand, your labels, your packaging, with no Actic Sports branding on the finished product.
- Worldwide shipping — we supply clubs, brands, and businesses across multiple continents.
- Transparent communication — a single point of contact from first quote to final shipment.
Caring for Softshell Jackets
Good care keeps the DWR finish and membrane performing for longer. We include these guidelines on care labels as standard, and you are welcome to pass them to your customers:
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, zips closed
- Use a mild detergent; avoid fabric softener, which clogs the membrane
- Do not bleach or dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat or line dry; gentle heat helps reactivate the water-repellent finish
- Reapply a DWR spray when water stops beading on the surface
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a softshell jacket used for?
A softshell jacket is a stretchy, breathable outer layer that blocks wind and resists light rain. It is used for sports training, outdoor activities, team uniforms, workwear, and everyday wear in cool to mild weather.
Are softshell jackets waterproof?
Most softshell jackets are water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. A DWR finish and TPU membrane keep out light rain and drizzle, but prolonged heavy rain calls for a sealed-seam hardshell jacket.
Can I order custom softshell jackets with my own logo?
Yes. Actic Sports offers embroidery, DTF printing, screen printing, 3D embossing, reflective branding, and sublimation on selected fabrics. We recommend the best method based on your logo, quantity, and how the jacket will be used.
Do you offer private label softshell jackets?
Yes. We produce private label softshell jackets with your custom woven labels, neck tapes, zip pullers, hang tags, and packaging, so the finished product is ready to sell under your brand.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom softshell jackets?
Our minimum order quantity is [20] pieces per design. Sizes can be mixed within the order, and we can advise on quantity breaks that lower your per-unit cost.