Align the brief
End use, quantity, target cost and launch date. Identify what is known and what still needs deciding.
WORK TOWARDSA shared requirements list
OUTERWEAR DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING
Your next range.
A clearer path
to production.
OEM/ODM development, material sourcing and production coordination for outdoor brands — from a clear brief to an approved production handover.
01
Development review
Start with your brief
02
Materials & sampling
Make the trade-offs visible
03
Production & quality coordination
Agree what will be checked
A RELEVANT STARTING POINT
What are you
developing next?
Begin with the job the garment needs to do.
Explore the decisions that shape your programme.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE
About 106 grams.
Built to pack away.
SW-26-LW-001 is a 20D hooded shell developed around low weight, full seam sealing and a compact left-sleeve pocket. Review its sample views, construction details and development data on this website.
- Sample weight
- Approx. 106 g · size M
- Shell route
- 20D tricot knit + transparent TPU membrane
- Construction
- Fully seam taped · PFAS-free water-repellent finish
Waterproofness: 10,000 mm. Breathability: 10,000 g/m²/24 h.
Review the full technical reference
LESS GUESSWORK, EARLIER
Know what happens
before the next commitment.
A development conversation should make your
decisions easier. Here is a useful place to start.
Review the options
Compare construction, materials and trims. Discuss feasibility and sourcing constraints before sampling.
WORK TOWARDSChoices and open questions
Evaluate the sample
Review fit, workmanship and the agreed test requirements. Record comments and changes clearly.
WORK TOWARDSAn agreed sample review
Confirm production
Agree specifications, approval points and inspection scope before moving into bulk production.
WORK TOWARDSA defined production handover
SW-26-SH-002 / INSIDE CONSTRUCTION Existing SWING product photograph · lining and taped seams
MAKE CAPABILITY CHECKABLE
Look closer.
Ask better questions.
A product photo starts the conversation. The construction, test context and project records help you evaluate the next step.
01
See the actual construction
Ask for relevant sample details: seams, closures, lining and finishing.
02
Put numbers in context
Match performance values to a method, material and report scope.
03
Review quality & compliance →Check the document’s scope
Confirm the holder, validity and applicability of each requested certificate.
THE DEVELOPMENT NOTEBOOK
Useful before you source.
What should go into a shell development brief?
Start with wearer, conditions and price position. Then agree the fabric structure, seam construction and test requirements.
End use → construction → verification
What does a performance number actually refer to?
Review the waterproofness and breathability values alongside the fabric, test method and intended use.
Method + tested material + conditions
How does colour count affect order planning?
At the current baseline, one colour starts at 500 pieces per style; two colours start at 600. Custom materials may change the calculation.
Confirm style, colour and material minimums
A CLEAR COMPANY IDENTITY
SWING Outdoor.
Part of Xiamen Swing.
Swing Outdoor is the technical outdoor apparel business operated by Xiamen Swing Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd., based in Xiamen, China.
We are an OEM/ODM development, sourcing and production partner. Our working scope covers development review, material sourcing, sampling, production follow-up and quality coordination.
Production is executed through qualified manufacturing partners selected against the approved brief.
BEFORE WE START
The practical questions.
Who is behind Swing Outdoor?
Swing Outdoor is the technical outdoor apparel business operated by Xiamen Swing Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd., based in Xiamen, China. Its working scope includes development review, material sourcing, sampling, production follow-up and quality coordination. Ask us to clarify the responsible production facility and contracting entity for your project.
Can we start without a finished tech pack?
Yes. Start the conversation with your product category, end use, reference images, quantity and target launch date. We will help develop the specifications for quotation and sampling.
What order quantities should we plan for?
The current planning baseline is 500 pieces per style and at least 300 pieces per colour: for example, 500 pieces in one colour or 600 across two colours. Custom fabrics, colours and trims may introduce additional minimums. Confirm the complete quantity and colour breakdown before quotation.
How should we discuss waterproof and breathable performance?
Share your waterproofness and breathability requirements, intended use and preferred test method. We will match the fabric and construction to your programme, including washing and conditioning requirements.
How are compliance and certification requirements handled?
List the requirements for your intended market in the project brief. We coordinate the relevant material, facility and supply-chain documentation for your programme.
How long does sampling take?
7–12 working days when materials are available; longer when new fabric or trim development is required. Timing is confirmed after the specification and material availability review.
Start with your next outerwear project.
Share your end use, quantity and development questions. We will review the next step against your brief.