Custom embroidered jackets for utility and telecom crews
Utility contractors, fiber installers, solar crews and telecom techs order jackets by the hundred, usually in fall. Battle Born Clothing embroiders standard shells in-house at the 80+ rate and quotes hi-vis and FR garments per job.
Who orders
Electric and water utilities, telecom and fiber contractors, solar installers and the staffing companies that supply them. Orders of 50 to 500 pieces, often with a size run that includes a lot of 2XL and 3XL. The buyer is a safety manager, fleet manager or purchasing agent.
What they order
- Port Authority J317 soft shell for techs and supervisors.
- Port Authority J333 Torrent waterproof shell for wet work (quoted per job).
- Eddie Bauer EB534 ripstop soft shell for crews that climb and crawl (quoted per job).
- Hi-vis ANSI Class 2 and 3 jackets and vests, quoted per job (see the hi-vis compliance guide at https://battlebornclothing.com/blogs/custom-apparel-guides-screen-printing-embroidery-dtf-tips/ansi-hi-vis-classes-logo-compliance).
- Left-chest logo plus a back arch with the company name, quoted per design.
Example job
A fiber installation contractor orders 96 J317 soft shells in charcoal for field techs, left-chest logo, with an employee number embroidered on the right chest.
| Line | Qty | Each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| J317 soft shell, blank | 96 | $28.77 | $2,761.92 |
| Left-chest embroidery (80+ tier) | 96 | $4.00 | $384.00 |
| Digitizing, one time | 1 | $18.99 | $18.99 |
| Right-chest employee numbers | 96 | Quoted per job | Quoted |
| Subtotal before numbers, upcharges and freight | $3,164.91 |
That is $33.77 all-in per jacket before the numbers. At 144 pieces it drops to $32.77.
What to send
- Your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) or a 300 dpi PNG.
- Quantity, jacket style and color.
- A size list (XS through 4XL; note any women's or tall sizes).
- Where the logo goes: left chest is standard; say if you want a back or sleeve add.
- The date you need it, if sooner than 28 days from proof approval.
- ANSI class required for any hi-vis pieces, and whether FR is required (FR is quoted per job).
Battle Born Clothing quotes usually go out the same business day. Standard turnaround is 28 days from proof approval. No hard minimum.
Questions
Can you embroider on hi-vis jackets without breaking the ANSI rating?
Yes, within limits. Logos must stay off the reflective tape and keep the required background material visible. We follow the class rules and show placement on the proof.
How long does 200 jackets take?
Standard turnaround is still 28 days from proof approval. For a 200-piece order we confirm blank stock at SanMar's Reno warehouse before you approve so there is no surprise on sizes.