How to Source Coats and Jackets from Vietnam And Find the Right Factory!
Vietnam is one of the world's strongest countries in coat and jacket manufacturing. The factories here produce outerwear for brands like The North Face, Columbia, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and Uniqlo, and the same production capabilities are available to smaller brands and independent buyers. I've been sourcing outerwear from Vietnam since 2012, and the quality, technical skill, and pricing consistently make it one of the best options for this product category.
Quick summary: Vietnam's outerwear factories handle everything from insulated puffer jackets and technical shells to wool coats, fleece layers, and lightweight windbreakers. Typical MOQs range from 500 to 3,000 pieces per style, depending on the factory. Lead times run 60 to 120 days from approved sample to shipment. The country's trade agreements with the EU, UK, Japan, South Korea, and other markets reduce or eliminate import duties for buyers in those regions.
Jackets being manufacturers in a facotry in Vietnam. Photo taken by Cosmo Sourcing staff during a facotry tour
Why Vietnam for Coats and Jackets?
Vietnam's textile and garment exports reached an estimated $46 billion in 2025, making it the world's third-largest apparel exporter behind China and Bangladesh. Outerwear is one of the categories where Vietnamese factories are strongest, largely because major outdoor and sportswear brands have been building production capacity here for over two decades.
Technical Fabric Capabilities
The presence of brands like The North Face, Columbia, and Arc'teryx has pushed Vietnamese factories to develop serious technical capabilities. Factories that supply these brands work with waterproof membranes, seam-sealed construction, down and synthetic insulation, DWR coatings, and laminated fabrics. That expertise doesn't disappear when the factory takes on a smaller order. For a deeper look at which global brands produce in Vietnam, see our guide to the top brands made in Vietnam.
Trade Agreement Advantages
Vietnam has signed 17 free trade agreements, including the CPTPP and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). These agreements reduce or eliminate tariffs on garments exported to the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and other markets. For buyers outside the US, this is a significant cost advantage over sourcing from China. Tariff rates vary by country and product classification, so check the current rates for your specific market before finalizing your sourcing decision.
Competitive Pricing
Vietnam's manufacturing costs for outerwear are generally 10 to 25 percent lower than those in China for comparable quality, though the gap varies by product complexity and order volume. For technical outerwear with high material costs (down fill, Gore-Tex, or proprietary membranes), the labor cost savings are proportionally smaller but still meaningful at scale.
What Types of Outerwear Can You Source from Vietnam?
Vietnamese factories produce a wide range of coats and jackets. From what I've seen across hundreds of factory visits, the strongest categories include:
Insulated Jackets and Puffers
Down-filled and synthetic-insulated jackets are one of Vietnam's highest-volume outerwear categories. Factories here handle everything from lightweight packable down jackets to heavy-duty expedition parkas. Many are Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified.
Technical and Performance Shells
Waterproof, breathable shells with taped seams, laminated fabrics, and technical hardware. This is the category where Vietnam's experience supplying outdoor brands pays off most directly for smaller buyers.
Lightweight Jackets and Windbreakers
Nylon and polyester windbreakers, rain jackets, and lightweight layers. These are high-volume, lower-complexity products that many factories can produce at competitive MOQs.
Wool and Woven Coats
Peacoats, overcoats, trench coats, and structured blazers. The factory landscape for these is smaller than for synthetic outerwear, but there are capable producers, particularly for woven construction.
Fleece and Softshell
Polar fleece jackets, softshell layers, and bonded fabric construction. Often produced alongside activewear and sportswear. If you're also exploring athletic apparel, our guide to activewear manufacturers covers that segment in more detail.
Denim and Casual Jackets
Denim jackets, bomber jackets, leather and faux-leather jackets, and casual outerwear. Vietnam's garment sector handles these well, though leather and faux-leather production is more concentrated in specific factories.
Top Coat and Jacket Manufacturers in Vietnam
The manufacturers listed below are among the most established names in Vietnam's outerwear industry. One important caveat: the best factory for your specific product may not be on this list. Vietnam has thousands of garment factories, and the ones that show up in English-language searches tend to be the largest. For many brands, especially those with lower MOQs or specialized requirements, the right partner is a smaller operation that won't appear on any public list. For a broader view of Vietnam's garment sector, see our guide to the top clothing manufacturers in Vietnam.
Nha Be Garment Corporation (NBC)
One of Vietnam's largest garment producers with multiple facilities across the south. NBC manufactures outerwear for major international brands and handles high-volume orders. Their strength is scale and consistency, but MOQs are typically high (3,000+ pieces per style). Best for established brands with proven demand.
Viet Tien Garment Corporation (Vtec)
A major state-owned garment company with extensive export experience. Viet Tien produces jackets and outerwear alongside suits and formal wear. Modern facilities with strong quality management systems. Similar to NBC, MOQs tend to be higher.
May 10 Corporation
Based in Hanoi, May 10 has been in garment manufacturing since 1946. They produce a range of outerwear, including jackets and coats, with particular strength in woven construction. Known for good quality control and reliability on delivery timelines.
Garment 10 Corporation (Garco 10)
Another long-standing Hanoi-based manufacturer with diversified production capabilities. Garco 10 handles outerwear alongside other garment categories and supplies both domestic and international markets.
Crystal Martin (Vietnam)
Part of the Crystal International Group (Hong Kong-listed), Crystal Martin operates large-scale facilities in Vietnam producing outerwear and performance apparel. Their infrastructure and compliance standards are among the strongest in the country, but they typically work with larger brands and higher volumes.
Dacotex
A Vietnam-based manufacturer specializing in jackets and coats, including down jackets, quilted outerwear, and technical shells. Dacotex operates facilities in central Vietnam (Hue, Quang Nam, Da Nang) and is certified by OEKO-TEX and ISO 9001. Their stated MOQ starts around 1,500 pieces per style.
Intermax
A specialized technical outerwear factory with facilities in northern Vietnam. Intermax has produced for premium brands including Stone Island, Nanamica, and Sail Racing since 1995. Their focus is on laminated fabrics, sealed seams, and high-end construction techniques. Best for brands that need advanced technical capabilities.
Hansoll Textile (Vietnam)
A South Korean-owned operation with modern facilities and broad garment capabilities, including outerwear. Hansoll's Korean management brings rigorous quality standards, and their Vietnam operations benefit from integration with their global supply chain.
How to Find the Right Outerwear Factory
Finding a factory that shows up on a list is the easy part. Finding one that actually fits your product, volume, and quality requirements takes more work. Here is the process I recommend based on what we do at Cosmo Sourcing every day.
Define Your Product Specifications First
Before you contact any factory, have your tech pack ready or at least a detailed specification sheet. For outerwear, this means shell fabric, lining, insulation type and weight, hardware (zippers, snaps, toggles), colorways, sizing, and any performance requirements (waterproof rating, breathability). The more specific you are upfront, the more accurate your quotes will be and the fewer surprises you'll encounter during sampling.
Vet Beyond the Website
A polished website tells you nothing about a factory's actual capability for your product. Request references from current clients in your product category. Ask for production samples (not showroom samples). If possible, visit the factory or have someone visit on your behalf. We've walked into factories that looked great online and found their outerwear production was a side operation running on two sewing lines.
Start with Sampling
Never place a bulk order without an approved production sample. For outerwear, expect the sampling process to take 3 to 6 weeks and cost $100 to $500 or more, depending on complexity. Evaluate the sample for construction quality, fabric hand, insulation distribution, hardware function, and sizing accuracy.
Understand MOQs and Their Flexibility
Published MOQs are starting points, not fixed rules. Factories are often willing to negotiate, especially for products that align with their existing production lines and material stock. That said, outerwear MOQs are generally higher than those for simpler garments due to the variety of materials and the complexity of construction.
Plan for Quality Control
Outerwear has more failure points than most garment categories: seam sealing, insulation shifting, zipper function, water resistance, and hardware durability. Build quality checkpoints into your production timeline, including an in-line inspection during production and a final inspection before shipment. Our Vietnam sourcing guide covers the full production and QC process in more detail.
What to Expect on Cost, MOQs, and Lead Times
Pricing for outerwear manufactured in Vietnam varies widely by product. A basic polyester windbreaker might come in at $8 to $15 FOB, while a technical down jacket with waterproof membrane and taped seams could range from $35 to $80 or more. Key cost drivers include:
Fabric and insulation are typically the largest line items, sometimes accounting for 50 to 70 percent of the total garment cost. Down fill is more expensive than synthetic alternatives but commands higher retail prices. Technical membranes and branded materials (Gore-Tex, Polartec) add high cost.
MOQs for outerwear typically range from 500 to 3,000 pieces per style and color. Simpler products with stock fabrics can sometimes go lower. Complex technical components with custom materials will increase MOQs.
Lead times from approved sample to shipment generally run 60 to 120 days. Technical outerwear with custom fabric development can extend to 150 days or more if the fabric needs to be sourced from outside Vietnam. If sustainability certifications matter to your brand, many Vietnamese factories now hold GOTS, OEKO-TEX, GRS, or Bluesign certifications. Our guide to sustainable clothing manufacturing in Vietnam covers this in more depth.
Work with Cosmo Sourcing on Your Outerwear Project
Cosmo Sourcing connects brands with the right outerwear manufacturers in Vietnam. We've been doing this since 2012, helping over 4,000 clients source more than 10,000 products. Our team in Ho Chi Minh City handles factory identification, vetting, price negotiation, sample management, and quality control so you can focus on building your brand.
What makes us different: we work on a flat-fee model, not commission. That means our incentive is to find you the right factory at the best price, not the most expensive one. For each project, we typically get 2 to 6 quotes from vetted factories and provide direct introductions so you know exactly who is making your product.
If you're ready to start sourcing coats, jackets, or any outerwear from Vietnam, reach out and tell us about your project.
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