Crafting Your Own Custom Snowboard Jacket

A snowboard jacket goes beyond basic protective gear; it’s a specialized product designed to meet the unique performance, design, and functional requirements of both the wearer and the snowboarding conditions. For customers, it’s focused on personalization and performance, while for manufacturers, the emphasis is on producing a high-quality, durable jacket that aligns with exact customer specifications.

BOWINS Garment is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ski apparel, offering OEM and ODM services to ski clothing brands globally. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, we excel in creating custom snowboard jackets in various sizes and fits. In this article, we'll address some essential questions about our products and services

1. What Is Custom Snowboard Jacket?

A snowboard jacket is an essential piece of gear, crafted to shield snowboarders from harsh winter elements while ensuring comfort, flexibility, and optimal performance on the slopes. Designed to be highly waterproof, it effectively protects riders from snow, slush, and rain. Its primary role is to keep snowboarders warm, dry, and comfortable, all while offering the mobility and durability necessary for the dynamic movements that snowboarding demands.

2. What Are The Main Features of Custom Snowboard Jacket?

The main two features of a snowboard jacket are water-resistance (waterproof) and breathability. 

2.1 Waterproof Rating

A snowboard jacket with a 10,000mm rating can withstand 10,000 millimeters of rainfall in a 24-hour period before water begins to penetrate. Therefore, a jacket rated at 20k (20,000mm) offers greater waterproof protection compared to one with a 15k or 10k rating.

Manufacturers typically add a durable waterproof coating to nylon or polyester fabrics, enhancing the jacket's ability to repel water.

2.2 Breathability Rating

Breathability ratings are the other numerical values you'll often see alongside waterproof ratings, but they're measured in grams. For example, a rating of 15,000g means that 15,000 grams of moisture vapor can pass through one square meter of fabric in a 24-hour period.

2.3 Windproof

Wind can make you feel cold, but tightly woven materials and fabrics help block it. Most jackets are designed to protect you from the wind.

BOWINS Garment provides the flexibility to choose fabrics customized to meet our clients' specific requirements. We recognize that every rider has unique preferences, whether it's for enhanced waterproofing, breathability, insulation, or durability. Our team works closely with customers to understand their needs, offering a variety of fabric options that match their performance goals and style. This dedication to customization ensures that each snowboard jacket we create not only meets but surpasses expectations, delivering outstanding quality and functionality on the slopes.

3.What To Consider Before Making Snowboard Jackets?

Modern outerwear goes beyond just shielding against the cold, snow, and wind—it's a genuine reflection of both style and functionality. Each snowboard jacket represents more than just clothing; it embodies a world of values, expertise, intuition, and craftsmanship designed for life on the snow.

3.1 Market Research

With deep knowledge of winter sports, BOWINS Garment designers incorporate cutting-edge materials and technologies to ensure superior warmth, breathability, and waterproofing.

Stay updated on the latest trends in snowboard fashion, technology, and performance. Look for popular colors, styles, materials, and innovative features like waterproofing, breathability, and insulation.

3.2 Understanding Client Needs

Conduct surveys through social media or email to ask clients what they like or dislike about current products and what features they want in future designs.

Analyze online reviews on our products to see common pain points or positive feedback.

3.3 Customization Options

BOWINS Garment offer customization in fit, design, and materials to meet specific customer preferences. This can be especially valuable for high-end clients or professionals who want personalized gear.

If clients are asking for specific features like additional pockets, reinforced fabrics, or adjustable fits, these insights help refine our product offerings.

4. How To Choose Materials For Custom Snowboard Jacket?

One of the most critical aspects of any snowboard jacket is the material. We prioritize materials that provide insulation, waterproofing, and breathability. Some of the options we offer include:

4.1 Polyester

Polyester is a strong, quick-drying material that resists shrinking, stretching, and odors, making it an excellent choice for snowboard jackets. When tightly woven, polyester becomes more water-resistant and durable. Add a layer of Durable Water Repellent (DWR), and it further enhances the fabric’s strength and waterproof properties.

Polyester also comes in various weights and densities. To understand how these relate to performance, we’d need to dive into breathability and waterproof ratings like 10K, 15K, and 20K.

4.2 Nylon

Nylon absorbs minimal moisture, is easy to wash, and can be dyed in a wide range of colors, making it a popular material for snowboard jackets. Like polyester, nylon benefits from a little extra treatment before it's ready for use. That's why it's often coated with a protective, non-toxic chemical layer to boost its durability and resistance.

As with polyester, you'll need to rely on the manufacturer or brand to provide specific details about the jacket’s performance. But after understanding this, you'll be able to interpret those specs and make an informed choice when selecting your jacket.

4.3 Gore-Tex

Gore-Tex is one of the most recognized terms in snowboarding. It's a scientifically developed technology used in various fields, from medicine to outdoor gear. Imagine a hole 20,000 times smaller than a drop of water—hard to picture, right? But with this kind of innovation, sweat and body moisture are small enough to escape through these tiny pores, keeping you dry, even in heavy snow.

4.4 Micro Fibers

Microfibers are ultra-fine strands of nylon or polyester, often used in crafting shell jackets. These fibers are woven tightly to create outerwear that's highly durable, lightweight, and high-performing. Some of the most advanced and protective jackets on the market today are made from microfibers, combining toughness with an almost feather-light feel.

5. What’s The Step Of Making Custom Snowboard Jacket?

5.1Design and Prototyping

Once materials are selected, we move on to the design phase. Our team of experienced designers creates detailed CAD (computer-aided design) models based on the client’s specifications. Some key features we focus on include:

5.1.1 Fit

Snowboard jackets can range from slim fits to relaxed cuts. We ensure the jacket fits perfectly while still allowing room for layering.

BOWINS employs six professional functional clothing designers, 16 skilled technicians, and six pattern template specialists. Our product development department features its own workshop and sample showroom.

We frequently use white cotton fabric to create three-dimensional patterns, trimming, and cutting based on customer product drawings and technical specifications. This allows us to quickly bring your design ideas to life with an excellent fit before we begin production on the actual fabric samples.

5.1.2 Functional Details

Things like ventilation zippers, powder skirts, and adjustable hoods are integral to making a high-performance snowboard jacket.

5.1.3 Aesthetic Elements

From custom logos and brand colors to unique patterns and embroidery, we ensure the jacket reflects the client’s brand identity.

Before moving to production, BOWINS Garment create prototypes and samples to refine the design, ensuring it meets both our quality standards and the client’s expectations.

5.2 Production Process

Once the design is finalized, the manufacturing process begins. At BOWINS Garment, we follow strict quality control procedures at every stage of production:

5.2.1 Cutting

Precision cutting of fabrics ensures that every piece of the jacket is the right size and shape.BOWINS Garment factories are equipped with multi-functional automatic template machines to improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, save product cost and shorten delivery time in the Ski Clothing sewing processes at the same time. The extensive applications of CNC template machines, computer pattern machines are very helpful for the Ski Clothing consistency and standardization as per our customer requirements. 

5.2.2 Sewing and Sealing

We employ advanced stitching techniques to ensure durability, with particular focus on areas prone to wear. For waterproof jackets, seam sealing is an essential step to prevent water leakage.

5.2.3 Customization

During this phase, we add all the customized elements such as logos, zippers, pockets, and any other branding details requested by the client.

5.3 Quality Control and Testing

Before the jackets are ready for delivery, they undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet performance standards. We test for:

Ensuring the fabric and seams are fully sealed.

Making sure the jacket allows moisture to escape, keeping the wearer dry inside.

Testing the fabric and seams for resistance to wear and tear.

Ensuring that the jacket fits properly and is comfortable for extended wear.

Each jacket is inspected thoroughly to meet the high expectations of both the manufacturer and the client.

BOWINS Garment apply the HH brand hot air seam sealing machines made in HongKong for seam taped manufacturing process to ensure functional garment in 100% waterproof condition, so the holes from the stitching can be covered to keep out of the water immersion through the seams. Our QC technicians are responsible for hydraulic pressure testing and data collection to ensured whole clothing 100% waterproof and achieve the customer’s standard for water pressure. Automatic pattern sewing machines are also applied for label or logo sewing, vecro and patching sewing, etc.

5.4 Delivery and Customer Support

After the quality control checks, the custom snowboard jackets are packaged and delivered to the client. BOWINS Garment ensure timely delivery and offer post-production support in case any issues arise. Our clients can count on us for ongoing collaboration, whether they need adjustments or additional production runs.

Conclusion

BOWINS Garment stands out as a premier manufacturer and supplier of high-quality snowboard jackets, dedicated to delivering exceptional products that cater to the diverse needs of riders. With over 17 years of industry experience, we not only focus on functionality and performance but also prioritize style and individual expression. Our commitment to customization ensures that each jacket is tailored to meet the specific preferences of our clients, offering a range of fabrics designed for optimal waterproofing, breathability, and insulation. This attention to detail reflects our deep understanding of the demands snowboarders face on the slopes. As we delve into the production process, we highlight our meticulous approach to creating jackets that embody both craftsmanship and innovation. At BOWINS Garment, we believe that every snowboard jacket we produce is not just a piece of outerwear; it’s a statement of quality and a vital companion for every snowboarder's adventure in the mountains. Partner with us to elevate your brand and provide riders with the gear they truly deserve.