About the Red Black Festival Crew Vest
Large festivals run on colour codes. Security might be yellow, stewards orange, and production or welfare crews something else entirely, so workers and the public know who to ask. This red vest with black pockets gives organisers a strong extra colour that stands apart from standard hi-vis while still carrying generous reflective tape. It also helps crews find each other quickly when radios are busy.
The body is breathable red polyester mesh and the pockets are black 600D Oxford polyester with red binding. Reflective tape runs over both shoulders, across the chest and around the hem for visibility in car parks and backstage roads after dark. As red is not a fluorescent background colour, a yellow or orange version can be developed to EN ISO 20471 with third-party testing on request where certified hi-vis is required.
Crews carry radios, phones, gaffer tape and wristband scanners, so the layout includes stacked chest pockets, a long radio pouch, a pen slot, shoulder D-rings with clip docks and a chest camera dock. The hook-and-loop patch can read CREW, PRODUCTION, WELFARE or SECURITY, letting one stock serve several departments.
Blackthorn World is a factory-direct manufacturer with in-house screen printing and embroidery, so festival logos and back titles are applied under the same roof. ISO 9001:2015 and SMETA/Sedex audits support organisers with sustainability and supply-chain policies.
We ship festival vests to the UK, Germany, Belgium and the USA before peak season. Send your department list and quantities to sales@blackthorn-textile.com or WhatsApp +92 332 832 8802 for a free 3D mock-up.
Key features
- Bold red mesh creates a distinct crew colour code
- Black 600D pockets with red binding for durability
- Reflective tape on shoulders, chest and hem for night operations
- Patch switches between CREW, PRODUCTION, WELFARE or SECURITY
- Radio pouch, pen slot and shoulder radio docks
- Certified-ready yellow or orange version can be developed to EN ISO 20471 with third-party testing on request
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Specifications
| Style reference | BT-850 |
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| Fabric | 100% polyester knitted mesh body with 600D Oxford polyester pockets and binding |
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| GSM / weight | Mesh approx. 120 gsm; 600D Oxford pockets |
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| Fit / sizes | XS–5XL, side adjusters on request |
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| Decoration | Hook-and-loop interchangeable patches (embroidered, PVC or woven), reflective heat transfer, screen print on back panel |
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| Production type | Cut & sew |
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| MOQ | 50 pieces per style, sizes and colourways mixed |
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| Sample time | 7–14 days (paid, credited against first bulk order) |
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| Bulk lead time | 3–5 weeks after sample approval |
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| Packaging | Folded flat, individually polybagged with size label; patch packed separately on request |
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Indicative FOB price
| 50–199 pcs | $13.00–$15.50 |
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| 200–999 pcs | $10.75–$13.00 |
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| 1,000+ pcs | $9.00–$10.75 |
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Indicative FOB price — final quote depends on design, fabric, decoration and quantity.
Frequently asked questions
Is a red vest classed as hi-vis?
Red is not a recognised fluorescent background colour under EN ISO 20471. The reflective tape adds night visibility, and we can make a yellow or orange version developed to the standard with third-party testing on request.
What is the MOQ for festival crew vests?
The minimum is 50 pieces per style, with sizes mixed. Departments can share one vest style and use different patches, keeping the order efficient. Every order is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
Can you print our festival logo on the back?
Yes. We print logos and role titles on the back mesh in standard or reflective ink. Embroidered or PVC patches are also available for the front. We can also supply woven labels, hangtags and branded polybags.
Do you ship to Germany and Belgium?
Yes. We ship to Germany, Belgium and the rest of Europe by DHL, UPS or FedEx, with sea or air freight for larger festival orders. Prices are quoted FOB Sialkot.
At a glance
- Blackthorn World (PVT) Ltd is a custom apparel and workwear manufacturer based in Sialkot, Pakistan, established in 1995.
- Blackthorn World makes the Red Black Festival Crew Vest from 50 pieces per style; it can be developed to EN ISO 20471 with third-party testing on request.
- Blackthorn World works under ISO 9001:2015 quality management with capacity above 150,000 garments per month.
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