Custom Fishing Jackets Built for the Water — and Built for Your Brand
OEM & ODM manufacturing with UPF50+ protection, waterproof engineering, and the flexibility your brand demands. From 100 pieces to 100,000 — we deliver.
Four Jacket Categories One Reliable Factory
Whether your customers fish in tropical heat or Arctic cold, we manufacture the jacket that keeps them out on the water longer.
Rain Jackets / Waterproof Fishing Jackets
Engineered for heavy rain and rough seas. Our waterproof fishing jackets feature 3-layer membrane construction with taped seams and 10,000mm+ hydrostatic pressure resistance.
3-Layer TPU Membrane | Taped Seams | 10,000mm+ Water Column
Deep-sea anglers, offshore fishing crews, tournament competitors
Sun Protection Fishing Jackets
Designed for tropical and coastal anglers who need maximum UV protection without sacrificing breathability. Lightweight, packable, and built to last hundreds of washes.
UPF50+ Treated Fabric | Moisture-Wicking | 120-150 GSM Lightweight
Saltwater anglers, kayak fishers, coastal charter boat clients
Insulated / Thermal Fishing Jackets
Cold mornings and icy waters demand more than a regular jacket. Our insulated fishing jackets combine thermal lining with water-resistant outer shells for four-season performance.
Hollow-Fiber Fill | DWR Outer Shell | Windproof Lining
Ice fishing enthusiasts, cold-climate freshwater anglers, Nordic markets
Softshell Fishing Jackets
The everyday workhorse for serious anglers. Softshell jackets offer 4-way stretch, wind resistance, and packable convenience — ideal for brands targeting recreational and tournament markets.
4-Way Stretch Fabric | Wind-Resistant | Packable Design
Tournament anglers, recreational freshwater fishers, retail fishing brands
Your Vision, Crafted to Perfection by Our Factory
You know your customers better than anyone. We know manufacturing. Together, we build fishing jackets that carry your brand's DNA — from hang tag to hem.
At Runfish, customization isn't an add-on — it's our core capability. Here's what we can tailor for your brand:
- Colors & Pantone Matching — exact brand color reproduction across every batch, verified with spectrophotometer readings
- Private Label & Logo — woven labels, embroidery, heat transfer, screen print — up to 8-color complexity
- Fabric Selection — choose from our 200+ fabric library or source your own; we handle incoming QC either way
- Pattern & Fit — standard fits or custom block pattern development with digital grading across 6+ size runs
- Packaging & Hangtags — retail-ready packaging, custom hangtags, polybag printing, barcode integration
- MOQ Flexibility — starting from 100 pcs per style per color, with pilot order options for new brands
Ergonomic Cuff & Collar Engineering — Because Wind Finds Every Gap
Most fishing jackets leak wind and water at the cuffs and collar — not because the outer shell fails, but because the construction at the edges is an afterthought. We treat it as a primary engineering challenge.
Our collar and cuff system uses a triple-layer bonded construction: an outer wind-blocking shell, a mid-layer elastic membrane, and an inner moisture-wicking liner — all bonded under precise tension to create a seal that moves with the angler's body.
Every cuff features our adjustable ratchet-strap closure system, engineered to hold position under repetitive casting motion without causing pressure points.
Equipment Used
- Pegasus EX3200-05 Industrial Overlock Machine (seam precision control)
- Brother LT2-B842 Lockstitch Machine (collar arc stitching)
- Hashima HP-600NE Fusing Press (triple-layer heat bonding)
| Comparison | Industry Standard | Runfish Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Stitch Density | 8-10 stitches/cm | 12-14 stitches/cm |
| Collar Stretch Range | 15-20% stretch | 30-35% stretch |
| Cuff Closure Durability | 500 pulls without deformation | 2,000 pulls without deformation |
| Wind Protection | EN 340 basic | EN 13537 Level 2 |
| Seam Tensile Strength | ≥150N | ≥280N |
DWR Waterproof Coating — The Difference Between "Water-Resistant" and Actually Waterproof
There's a reason your customers return jackets after the third wash: single-pass DWR coating degrades quickly. We use a dual-bath impregnation process with high-temperature curing that bonds the DWR agent deep into the fiber matrix — not just the surface.
Our process achieves a hydrostatic pressure resistance of 10,000mm+ (vs. the industry standard 1,500mm), and maintains 80%+ water repellency after 50 wash cycles — independently tested to ISO 4920 and AATCC 22.
We also offer fluorine-free DWR formulations for brands targeting the European eco-conscious market, fully compliant with REACH regulations.
Equipment Used
- Monforts Montex 6500 Stenter (dual-bath pad-dry finishing)
- Mathis Thermosol Pad-Dry-Cure System (high-temperature curing)
- James Heal Hydrostatic Head Tester (water pressure testing)
| Comparison | Industry Standard | Runfish Standard |
|---|---|---|
| DWR Application Process | Single-pass padding | Dual-bath + high-temp curing |
| Hydrostatic Pressure | 1,500mm | 10,000mm+ |
| Water Repellency After 50 Washes | 40-50% | 80%+ |
| Testing Standard | No third-party verification | ISO 4920 / AATCC 22 |
| Eco-Friendly Option | Fluorinated DWR | Fluorine-free DWR (REACH compliant) |
High-Visibility Reflective Print — Because Serious Anglers Fish Before Dawn
Reflective strips are standard. Reflective prints that maintain visibility after 100+ washes, in salt water, and under UV exposure? That's our specialty.
We use a glass microbead transfer printing process on a flexible thermoplastic base, applied via precision heat transfer at 180 degrees C. The result is a reflective layer that flexes with the fabric, resists cracking, and delivers a retroreflective coefficient of 300+ cd/lx/m2 — three times the industry minimum.
Our digital design team can create custom reflective patterns — logos, brand graphics, safety strips — in any configuration your brand requires.
Equipment Used
- Mimaki TX300P-1800 Digital Textile Printer (digital pattern printing)
- Inke Reflective Heat Transfer System (glass microbead transfer)
- Retroreflectometer RL-1 (reflective coefficient testing)
| Comparison | Industry Standard | Runfish Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Coefficient | 100 cd/lx/m2 | 300+ cd/lx/m2 |
| Reflective Retention After 100 Washes | 40% | 85%+ |
| Print Precision | ±2mm | ±0.3mm |
| Saltwater Resistance | Not tested | ASTM B117 500h passed |
| Certification | None | EN ISO 20471 |
Precision Laser Cutting — When 0.1mm Matters More Than You Think
A garment is only as precise as its cut. Traditional die-cutting carries a ±3mm error margin — which doesn't sound like much until you're assembling a 4-panel jacket sleeve and the errors compound into a garment that doesn't fit right.
Our laser cutting system delivers ±0.1mm precision with thermally sealed edges — meaning no fraying, no raw edges, and no need for additional edge finishing on technical fabrics. This also reduces material waste by 12% compared to traditional cutting, which we pass on as savings to our OEM clients.
For complex pattern pieces — articulated elbows, curved hem panels, asymmetric pocket placements — laser cutting is the only method that maintains consistency across thousands of units.
Equipment Used
- Lectra Vector iX6 Automated Cutting System (precision laser cutting)
- Gerber Paragon Multi-Ply Cutter (multi-layer cutting)
- Investronica Marker Planning System (marker optimization)
| Comparison | Industry Standard | Runfish Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Precision | ±3mm | ±0.1mm |
| Edge Fraying Rate | 12% | <0.3% |
| Fabric Utilization | 82-85% | 94-96% |
| Complex Curve Capability | Limited | Fully automated, unlimited |
| Batch Consistency | Manual error accumulation | ±0.1mm across all units |
And That's Just the Beginning
Nine more manufacturing capabilities that make Runfish the last factory you'll need to find.
Taped Seam Bonding
Heat-bonded seam tape applied at 180 degrees C creates a waterproof barrier at every stitch line. No needle holes, no leakage.
UPF50+ Fabric Treatment
Permanent UV-blocking finish rated UPF50+, independently verified. Effective for 200+ wash cycles without reapplication.
Quick-Dry Moisture Management
Dual-layer moisture transport structure moves sweat away from skin in under 8 minutes. AATCC 195 tested.
4-Way Stretch Construction
Elastane-blend panels engineered for unrestricted casting range. 40% stretch in four directions, 95% shape recovery.
Waterproof Zipper Integration
YKK AquaGuard or equivalent waterproof zippers with welded backer tape. Tested to 500+ open/close cycles with zero water ingress.
Ultrasonic Welding
Needle-free seam bonding using high-frequency ultrasonic vibration. Creates a watertight bond stronger than conventional stitching.
Multi-Layer Fabric Lamination
2-layer and 3-layer lamination using TPU or PU membrane. Precise bonding pressure control ensures no delamination under extreme conditions.
Waterproof Pocket Construction
Interior pocket seams fully sealed with bonded lining. Keeps phones, licenses, and gear dry even when the jacket is fully submerged briefly.
Colorfastness Engineering
High-temperature reactive dyeing with salt-water and UV exposure post-treatment. ISO 105-B02 rated Grade 4-5 colorfastness.
Real Brands, Real Problems, Real Results
Don't take our word for it — here's what happened when three very different fishing brands came to us with their jacket challenges.
Our Solution:
- Conducted material failure analysis on their existing jackets (delaminating reflective strips, wrong adhesive chemistry)
- Redesigned reflective graphics using our glass microbead heat transfer system
- Implemented dual-DWR coating to protect both the outer shell and the reflective layer
- Delivered 500-pc sampling run in 28 days
Results:
Our Solution:
- Full construction audit of their existing jacket specification
- Redesigned collar using our triple-layer bonded system with ergonomic elastic membrane
- Upgraded cuff closure from velcro tab to ratchet-strap system
- Added ultrasonic welding at all critical seam intersections
- Tested to EN 13537 Level 2 wind resistance standard
Results:
Our Solution:
- Proposed a 120 GSM UPF50+ treated nylon-spandex blend from our fabric library
- Developed a custom lightweight jacket pattern with articulated sleeves for boat movement
- Offered 200-piece MOQ pilot order with private label (woven neck label + custom hangtag)
- Completed sampling in 25 days, bulk production in 35 days
Results:
Every Jacket Leaves Our Factory With Its Reputation Already Proven
Quality isn't what we claim. It's what we can document, test, and prove — at every stage of production.
Quality Management
Standard 100
High Visibility
Testing Standards
Approved Fabrics
Compliance
Our 6-Stage Quality Control Process
Questions We Get Every Day — Answered Honestly
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