OEM / ODM · Sialkot, Pakistan
ZESTLET is a tactical combat shirt manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan, developing OEM, ODM and private label shirts for brands, importers and uniform suppliers. Start with your tech pack or reference design, then agree the torso knit, woven sleeve fabric, collar, pocket layout and garment measurements. Review the complete sample before approving bulk production; materials, minimum quantity and delivery timing are confirmed for your specific project.
Custom combat shirt development for brands, importers and uniform suppliers: separate torso and sleeve fabrics, quarter-zip options, upper-arm pockets, size grading and your own labels.
At a glance
Design and construction options are finalized against your approved tech pack and sample.
| Specification | Standard / design option | Customizable |
|---|---|---|
| Torso | Knit fabric selected for the approved brief | Yes |
| Sleeves | Woven fabric selected for durability and compatibility | Yes |
| Collar | Quarter-zip or alternative closure to specification | Yes |
| Pockets | Upper-arm pocket size and closure to approved design | Yes |
| Patch panels | Placement and dimensions agreed with buyer | Yes |
| Cuffs | Adjustable or other specified construction | Yes |
| Sizing | Buyer measurement chart with agreed chest, body length, sleeve length, grading and tolerances | Yes |
| Colors | Solid colors or buyer-authorized artwork | Yes |
| Branding | Labels, embroidery and patches to approved artwork | Yes |
| Sample approval | Review fit, pocket access, fabric compatibility, labels and packing against the approved brief | Yes |
| Order planning | Confirm quantity by color and size, material availability and production schedule with your quotation | Project-specific |
ZESTLET is a tactical combat shirt manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan, developing OEM, ODM and private label shirts for brands, importers and uniform suppliers. Start with your tech pack or reference design, then agree the torso knit, woven sleeve fabric, collar, pocket layout and garment measurements. Review the complete sample before approving bulk production; materials, minimum quantity and delivery timing are confirmed for your specific project.
Define the torso and sleeve materials separately, with composition, fabric weight, color references and required finishes. Record which details are fixed and which need sample review so the quotation matches the shirt you intend to buy.
Review chest ease, torso length, shoulder reach and sleeve movement on the sample. If the shirt will be worn with a vest or other equipment, include that layering requirement in the brief and check collar and seam contact during fitting.
Approve pocket dimensions, patch-panel placement, zipper details, care labels and packing together. Keep the agreed measurements and approved sample as the reference for bulk inspection and future repeat orders.
Specify the torso knit and woven sleeves as separate materials. Review fiber composition, GSM, stretch recovery, shade matching and dimensional change after washing on the complete sample. Ripstop describes a fabric construction; the blend and finish must still be specified. Select materials for the intended climate and use rather than assuming a fabric name proves moisture management, flame resistance or other performance.
| Property | Option / specification |
|---|---|
| Composition | Composition to be agreed for the selected knit |
| Application | Torso comfort and movement |
| Development considerations | Review stretch recovery, comfort and wash behavior; confirm actual supplier specification. |
| Property | Option / specification |
|---|---|
| Composition | Poly-cotton, cotton or another approved woven option |
| Application | Sleeve and pocket panels |
| Development considerations | Check abrasion, color matching and stitching with the chosen torso fabric. |
Compare ripstop, poly-cotton and NYCO in our tactical pants fabric guide
Confirm opening length, chin comfort and zipper guard on the sample.
Check reach, arm movement and sleeve length with the intended layering system.
Approve pocket orientation, closure access and patch panel position.
Agree seam type and position at the underarm, shoulder and side body. During fitting, check for rubbing, seam bulk and restriction with the intended equipment; record acceptable stitching and appearance on the approved sample.
Agree adjustment, reinforcement or pad-pocket details where requested.
Custom text, dimensions and sew-on or hook-and-loop backing as approved by the buyer.
Develop client artwork and placement for shoulder, chest or other specified positions.
Specify panel size and location so the garment can accept the buyer’s authorized identification.
Coordinate neck, size and care labels for the approved shirt.
Check artwork, fabric compatibility and application position on a trial panel before approval.
Use hangtags, barcode information and cartons aligned with your purchase order.
Send your artwork (AI, PDF, PSD, PNG) and we return a digital mock-up before production.
Watch our hand-embroidery production reelTorso fabric, sleeve fabric, zippers, hook-and-loop, thread and labels are discussed against the approved shirt specification or buyer-nominated components.
Review the destination market and intended use before agreeing labeling and applicable testing documentation. Special protective performance is not implied.
| Market | Requirements to review for adult apparel | Reports available on request |
|---|---|---|
| USA / United States | FTC Textile Rules (16 CFR Part 303): fiber content, country of origin and responsible business identification. FTC Care Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 423). Clothing textile flammability under 16 CFR Part 1610, including applicable testing exemptions. Review California Proposition 65 and destination-state restrictions on PFAS where relevant to the chosen finish. | Applicable clothing flammability evidence, fiber composition and care-label documentation; restricted-substance reports for the agreed material/finish. Available on request; the team confirms the matching scope. |
| European Union | Textile fibre names and labelling: Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. REACH: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, including applicable Annex XVII restrictions such as azo dyes. GPSR: Regulation (EU) 2023/988, including traceability and responsible economic operator requirements. | Applicable REACH/restricted-substance, azo dye, formaldehyde and pH reports, plus agreed fibre and labelling documents. Available on request for the specified material and product. |
| Canada | Textile Labelling Act and Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations: fibre content and dealer identity, with applicable English/French requirements. Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2016-194). Care labelling is generally voluntary federally; Quebec language requirements may also apply. | Applicable fibre-content and textile flammability reports, plus bilingual label information. Available on request; exact garment/material coverage is confirmed with the buyer. |
| Australia | Consumer Goods (Care Labelling) Information Standard 2023 for covered clothing and textiles. Care instructions use English, recognised symbols or both as permitted. Australian Consumer Law requires accurate product and origin claims. | Applicable care-label, fibre-content and buyer-specified restricted-substance documentation. Reports and certificates for the agreed product specification are available on request. |
Flame resistance, infrared performance and other protective claims require evidence for the exact material and product.
Regulation and test-method numbers identify requirements, not ZESTLET certificate numbers. Request the applicable report for its laboratory, reference number, date, tested material or model and scope.
Request reports for your destination marketBuyer-selected testing documentation can cover tensile strength (ASTM D5034 / ISO 13934 series), tear strength (ASTM D1424 / ISO 13937 series), seam strength (ASTM D1683 / ISO 13935 series), colorfastness (ISO 105 series), washing and dimensional change (ISO 6330), pilling (ISO 12945 series), abrasion (ISO 12947 series) and water repellency (ISO 4920). Request the applicable method, sample description, results and acceptance criteria; use the edition stated on the actual report.
| Document | What it covers | Availability | Report / certificate reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| REACH / restricted-substance report | Applicable restricted chemicals for the selected material and destination | Available on request for the applicable fabric/product and agreed scope. Issuer, report reference and validity supplied with the document. | Provided with the applicable document |
| Azo dye, formaldehyde and pH reports | Selected dye and chemical parameters | Available on request for the applicable fabric/product and agreed scope. Issuer, report reference and validity supplied with the document. | Provided with the applicable document |
| Clothing flammability report | Applicable garment/fabric flammability assessment, including US 16 CFR 1610 where relevant | Available on request for the applicable fabric/product and agreed scope. Issuer, report reference and validity supplied with the document. | Provided with the applicable document |
| Physical performance reports | Strength, colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling and abrasion as specified | Available on request for the applicable fabric/product and agreed scope. Issuer, report reference and validity supplied with the document. | Provided with the applicable document |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice, packing list and applicable origin/transport documents | Commercial invoice, packing list and applicable origin/transport documents are supplied as agreed for the shipment. | Provided with the applicable document |
Send your tech pack or reference design, destination market, intended use, quantity by color and size, target delivery date and authorized branding artwork. Identify any required performance or testing before material selection.
Review torso and sleeve swatches, trims and color references.
Develop the shirt pattern and check reach, layering and fit.
Confirm placement of labels, patch panels and artwork.
Check garment measurements, arm movement, collar comfort, pocket access, patch-panel positions and label details. Review torso and sleeve wash behavior together; record changes and approve the revised sample before bulk cutting.
Confirm materials, sizing, inspection, packing and shipment terms.
Agree individual packing, care labels, size stickers and carton quantities before production. Shipping method and export documents are confirmed for each order.
A tactical combat shirt typically pairs a knit torso with woven sleeves, often with a quarter-zip collar and upper-arm pockets. A BDU-style field shirt generally uses a woven body with front openings and chest pockets. Choose the construction around your intended layering, fit and storage needs; ZESTLET develops the details to your approved specification.
Yes. Discuss separate torso and sleeve materials and approve their shade, stretch and wash behavior on a complete sample. Actual compositions and weights depend on supplier availability.
Yes. Provide authorized artwork, label details and placement dimensions so the design and sample can be reviewed before production.
Sampling is free and the buyer pays shipping. Share the tech pack and material preferences so the team can review the request.
Flame resistance is not assumed. Any protective claim requires the correct specification and evidence for the exact material and product.
Send a tech pack, sketch or reference design; quantity by color and size; torso and sleeve fabric preferences; measurement chart; pocket and patch-panel dimensions; branding files; destination market; and target delivery date. If a detail is undecided, identify it so material and sampling options can be discussed.
Ask ZESTLET to confirm the minimum quantity for your shirt design and color mix. Sampling and bulk schedules depend on fabric and trim availability, customization, quantity and sample approval. Confirm these terms in your quotation before planning a launch or shipment.
Provide garment measurements with clear measurement points, grading and tolerances. Check chest ease, body length, sleeve reach and collar comfort on the sample, including any intended layering. Approve the revised size chart and sample before bulk production.
Discuss the shirt and trouser fabrics, color references and branding as one brief. Knit and woven materials may take color differently, so compare actual swatches and finished samples before approving the combination. Licensed or proprietary camouflage requires the appropriate authorization.
Start your development
Request a quotation, free sample or fabric swatches. Sample shipping is paid by the buyer.
Contact: ZESTLET Sales Team · Sialkot, Pakistan · sales@zestlet.com · +92 329 4213122
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