Our technical outerwear factory in Bac Giang, Vietnam, has been producing technical, weather-ready garments for top brands since 1996—not to mention uniforms for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Specializing in insulation-filling and seam-sealing, this factory has a particularly focused and technical approach to manufacturing, resulting in high-quality workmanship.

How We Found It

We’re always looking to work with factories that share our commitment to ethical manufacturing. When we were introduced to this factory in Bac Giang by a member of our production team, we were intrigued by their streamlined approach to creating product: all manufacturing happens under one roof, rather than in different factories. We ended up choosing them because of their top-notch production methods and super-transparent business ethos.


The Material

For our latest run of outerwear, we wanted to create a quality look and feel similar to those of our favorite high-end contemporary brands, which required us to find the best materials for the colder months—from the inside out.

We sought out the perfect filler material for our men’s and women’s parkas and bombers, which needed to be light for ease of wear and portability, yet warm and layerable for the colder months. We ended up choosing two distinct fill materials—PrimaLoft® sheeting and insulation—and used water-wicking poly-nylon on the outside.


The Process

Much of this process is uniquely physical—filled jackets require special machines to insert the insulation material, but the rest is hand done. After filler material is shot into the garment section by section, jackets are hand-paddled to evenly distribute the material throughout the body.


About The Factory

In Vietnam, mass manufacturers make up a large part of the landscape. Our factory is different. The owner, Mr. Jang, produces for a small list of brands, choosing to be particular and focused rather than broad and generalized.