Custom Jackets Singapore: Branded Outerwear for Corporate Teams

Custom jackets are the one apparel item that's expensive to get wrong. Order the wrong fabric for the wrong use case and it doesn't get returned, it sits in a cupboard, unworn, for years. This guide covers the three material categories that actually matter, so that doesn't happen to your order.

This guide covers the three material categories that actually matter, softshell, windbreaker, and fleece, how embroidery and print hold up differently on each, and how to size a custom jacket order for a mixed team without guessing. Product data and pricing throughout are pulled from Kiss Promogifts' own outerwear range.

Table of Contents:

• Quick Answer: Which Jacket Material Should You Choose?
• Softshell vs Windbreaker vs Fleece: What the Fabric Actually Does
• Embroidery vs Print: Which Holds Up Better on a Jacket
• Sizing for Mixed Teams: Avoiding the Guessing Game</li>
• Price Ladder: Real Jackets, Real Pricing
• How to Choose: A Simple Decision Framework
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Why Businesses in Singapore Order Jackets Through Kiss Promogifts

Quick Answer: Which Jacket Material Should You Choose?

For most Singapore corporate teams, a fleece jacket is the safest general-purpose choice, comfortable in air-conditioned offices, presentable enough for client-facing wear, and priced in the middle of the range. Softshell is worth the upgrade specifically for teams that spend real time outdoors (site visits, events, field sales); a true lightweight windbreaker-style jacket suits teams that need something packable rather than warm. Below is the full breakdown.

Softshell vs Windbreaker vs Fleece: What the Fabric Actually Does

These three categories get used almost interchangeably in casual conversation, but the construction is genuinely different, and that difference is what determines whether the jacket earns its place in someone's wardrobe or ends up at the back of a cupboard.

1. Fleece

Fleece jackets are built from a soft, brushed polyester fabric designed for warmth through insulation, not weather protection. Kiss Promogifts' Sols North Fleece Jacket (from $50.23) is a useful reference point: 300gsm anti-pilling polyester, full zippered front, two side zip pockets, a high lined collar with neck-tape reinforcement, and elastane cuffs with a drawstring hem for a fitted finish.

• Best suited to Singapore's heavily air-conditioned office environments, where the issue is indoor cold, not outdoor weather.

• Comfortable enough for all-day wear, and the 300gsm weight keeps it from feeling bulky under a blazer or over a collared shirt.

• Not wind- or water-resistant, not the right choice for anyone spending meaningful time outdoors.

2. Softshell

Softshell jackets are a technical fabric category, built with a membrane or tightly-woven outer layer that blocks wind and light rain while remaining breathable, the goal is protection without the stiffness of a hard-shell rain jacket. Kiss Promogifts' Sols Rock Softshell Jacket is the premium reference point: 340gsm, a 94% polyester / 6% elastane blend for stretch and comfort, windproof and breathable construction, with a waterproof rating of 8000mm (suitable for light rain, not sustained downpour).

• The clear choice for teams doing site visits, outdoor events, or frequent time between locations in Singapore's unpredictable weather.

• Sits at a genuinely premium price point relative to fleece or windbreaker options, reserve softshell for roles where the technical performance is actually used, not as a default for the whole office.

• The elastane content matters for comfort during physical movement, relevant for site-based or active roles more than desk-based staff.

3. Windbreaker / Lightweight Sports Jacket

A windbreaker jacket is built for one job: cutting wind while staying light enough to fold into a bag. Kiss Promogifts' Mens and Womens Sports Jacket (from $87.78) sits in this category, a lighter-weight performance jacket suited to teams that need a packable layer rather than heavy insulation.

• Best for event staff, active or outdoor-adjacent teams, and anyone who needs a jacket that travels well, packed in a bag rather than worn all day.

• Provides wind resistance and light water resistance, but without the technical waterproofing of a true softshell.

• A natural fit for sports days, fun runs, or teams building a lighter athleisure-style uniform rather than a formal outerwear program.

Embroidery vs Print: Which Holds Up Better on a Jacket

Kiss Promogifts' apparel range supports three branding methods, screen printing, heat transfer, and embroidery, and jackets are where the choice matters most, because outerwear gets more washing, more friction, and more years of use than a t-shirt bought for a single event.

For jackets specifically, embroidery is generally the safer long-term investment, a jacket is a multi-year wardrobe item in a way a t-shirt often isn't, and embroidery is the branding method least likely to visibly degrade over that lifespan. Heat transfer and screen print remain the better choice when the logo has fine detail, gradients, or many colours that embroidery can't reproduce cleanly.

Sizing for Mixed Teams: Avoiding the Guessing Game

Jackets are the apparel category most likely to generate a round of exchanges after delivery, because fit expectations vary more than they do for t-shirts. A few practical steps reduce this significantly:

• Order gendered sizing where available, Kiss Promogifts lists separate Men's and Women's cuts for several jacket styles (e.g. Sols North Fleece Jacket in both Mens and Womens versions), which fits a broader range of body types than a single unisex cut.

• Run a quick internal size survey before ordering rather than estimating from headcount, actual size distribution in a mixed team is rarely a clean bell curve, and outerwear sizing runs differently brand to brand.

• Order a small buffer in the most common 2–3 sizes (typically M and L) rather than spreading the buffer evenly, exchanges cluster around the popular sizes, not the extremes.

• Confirm with the supplier whether sizes can be mixed within a single order, Kiss Promogifts allows mixed sizing within one order, which removes the need to place separate orders per size.

For a first-time jacket order, requesting a pre-production sample before committing to full production (available on request) is worth the extra few days, it's the only reliable way to confirm fit and fabric feel before a bulk commitment.

Price Ladder: Real Jackets, Real Pricing

Indicative pricing from Kiss Promogifts' Singapore outerwear range. Apparel pricing scales with quantity, and unlike some other categories, there's no fixed minimum order, orders can start from a single unit depending on the product and branding method, though bulk pricing improves significantly at higher volumes.

Softshell pricing varies significantly by quantity, single-unit indicative pricing sits well above bulk rates, so request a volume quote before ruling it out on price alone.

How to Choose: A Simple Decision Framework

• Office-based team, mostly indoors? Fleece, Sols North Fleece Jacket covers this at the most accessible price point.

• Site visits, field sales, or frequent outdoor exposure? Softshell, worth the premium for teams that actually need wind and water resistance.

• Event staff or teams needing something packable? Windbreaker-style Sports Jacket, lighter, foldable, built for movement.

• Long-term brand asset, multi-year wear expected? Choose embroidery over print regardless of fabric, it holds up best over a jacket's lifespan.

• Mixed team sizing? Order gendered cuts where available, survey sizes before ordering, and request a pre-production sample first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a softshell jacket and a windbreaker?

Softshell jackets use a technical fabric with a membrane or tight weave that blocks wind and light rain while staying breathable, typically at a heavier gsm and higher price point. Windbreakers are lighter, more packable, and provide wind resistance with minimal water resistance, built for portability rather than sustained weather protection.

Is embroidery or printing better for a corporate jacket logo?

Embroidery generally holds up better over a jacket's multi-year lifespan, resisting washing and abrasion more effectively than printed methods. Heat transfer or screen printing remain better choices for logos with fine detail or many colours that embroidery can't reproduce as cleanly.

Is there a minimum order quantity for custom jackets?

Apparel does not have a fixed minimum order quantity at Kiss Promogifts, orders can start from as little as one unit depending on the specific product and branding method, with bulk pricing improving at higher volumes.

Can jacket sizes be mixed within one order?

Yes. Different sizes can be mixed within a single order, which avoids the need to place separate orders per size when outfitting a mixed team.

How long does jacket production take?

Once artwork is approved, production typically takes 3 to 10 working days depending on the product and order size, plus freight.

What fabric options are available for custom jackets?

Material options across Kiss Promogifts' apparel range include cotton, polyester, dry-fit, and blended fabrics, with specific composition varying by jacket style, fleece styles are typically 100% polyester, while technical softshell styles use polyester-elastane blends for stretch and weather resistance.

Why Businesses in Singapore Order Jackets Through Kiss Promogifts

Kiss Promogifts has supplied corporate apparel and promotional merchandise since 2010, trusted by more than 1,200 companies across Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia, including organizations like Google, Garmin, Fujitsu, Rinnai, SMEG, and Subway.

• No fixed minimum order for apparel, orders can start from a single unit

• Free digital mockup with unlimited revisions before production

• Best Price Guarantee against comparable like-for-like quotes

• Screen printing, heat transfer, and embroidery all available in-house