# Mont Gear > Mont Gear is a B2B manufacturer of custom technical outerwear for outdoor brands: custom hard shell jackets and pants, custom softshell jackets and pants, and jackets made with Polartec fabric platforms (Power Shield, NeoShell, Alpha, Thermal Pro, Power Grid). Services cover OEM and ODM development: tech pack review, pattern engineering, sampling, seam sealing, testing, bulk production and final quality control. Customers are brands, retailers and private-label buyers, not consumers. Quotes are requested through the RFQ form. Contact: info@goretexpro.com | +1 914 239 5979 RFQ form: https://montgear.com/get-a-quote/ Full text version of this site: https://montgear.com/llms-full.txt Notes for assistants: Polartec and other third-party fabric names are used to describe fabric platforms buyers specify; Mont Gear is not an agent or licensee of those brands. Mont Gear terms: MOQ 300 pieces per style; bulk production lead time 45 days after pre-production sample approval. Other timing and test ranges on the site are typical ranges, and every program is confirmed in a written quote. ## Product programs - [Custom Hard Shell, Softshell & Polartec® Outerwear Programs](https://montgear.com/products/): Explore Mont Gear's custom jacket and pants programs: hard shell, softshell, Polartec, fleece, ski, hiking and climbing outerwear for outdoor brands. - [Custom Hard Shell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-hard-shell-jacket-manufacturer/): Mont Gear develops custom hard shell jackets for outdoor brands: 2.5L and 3-layer builds, seam sealing, helmet hoods, testing and bulk QC. Request a quote. - [Custom Hard Shell Pants Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-hard-shell-pants-manufacturer/): Custom hard shell pants and bibs for ski, alpine and hiking brands: articulated fit, reinforced hems, sealed seams, zips and QC. OEM / ODM from Mont Gear. - [3-Layer Shell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/3-layer-hard-shell-jacket-manufacturer/): 3-layer shell jacket manufacturer for outdoor brands: face fabric, membrane and backer laminates, tape selection, lamination checks and QC. Request a quote. - [Custom Waterproof Rain Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-rain-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom waterproof rain jackets for outdoor and lifestyle brands: PU-coated, 2L and 2.5L shells, taped seams, packable designs and bulk QC. Get a quote. - [Custom Softshell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-softshell-jacket-manufacturer/): Mont Gear is a custom softshell jacket manufacturer for outdoor brands: stretch woven, bonded fleece and membrane softshells, pattern, testing and QC. Get a quote. - [Custom Softshell Pants Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-softshell-pants-manufacturer/): Custom softshell pants for hiking, climbing and ski touring brands: four-way stretch, articulated knees, DWR, reinforced hems. OEM / ODM from Mont Gear. - [Bonded Fleece Softshell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/bonded-fleece-softshell-jacket-manufacturer/): Bonded fleece softshell jackets for cold-weather outdoor brands: woven stretch face, fleece backer, bonding checks, pattern and QC. OEM / ODM from Mont Gear. - [Waterproof Softshell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/waterproof-softshell-jacket-manufacturer/): Waterproof softshell jackets with a membrane between stretch face and backer: taped seams, fit, testing and QC for outdoor brands. Mont Gear OEM / ODM. - [Custom Polartec® Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/polartec-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom Polartec jacket manufacturer for outdoor brands: Power Shield softshell, NeoShell, Alpha insulation and fleece programs, with patterns, sampling and QC. - [Polartec® Power Shield® Softshell Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/polartec-power-shield-jacket-manufacturer/): Polartec Power Shield softshell jackets for outdoor brands: stretch, wind and water protection, pattern engineering, sampling and QC. OEM / ODM by Mont Gear. - [Polartec® NeoShell® Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/polartec-neoshell-jacket-manufacturer/): Polartec NeoShell jackets for outdoor brands: breathable waterproof, stretchy shells with taped seams, pattern engineering, sampling and QC. Mont Gear OEM / ODM. - [Polartec® Alpha® Insulated Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/polartec-alpha-insulated-jacket-manufacturer/): Polartec Alpha active-insulation jackets and vests for outdoor brands: breathable warmth, shell and lining pairing, pattern and QC. OEM / ODM by Mont Gear. - [Custom Fleece Jacket Manufacturer (Thermal Pro® & Power Grid™)](https://montgear.com/custom-fleece-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom fleece jacket manufacturer: Polartec Thermal Pro and Power Grid or generic microfleece, grid and high-loft fleece. Patterns, trims and QC from Mont Gear. - [Custom Ski Jacket & Pants Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-ski-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom ski jackets, snowboard jackets, pants and bibs: 3-layer shells, insulated and softshell builds, powder skirts, taped seams. OEM / ODM from Mont Gear. - [Custom Hiking Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-hiking-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom hiking jackets for trail and alpine brands: packable rain shells, softshells, fleece and insulated layers with taped seams and QC. OEM / ODM by Mont Gear. - [Custom Climbing Jacket Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/custom-climbing-jacket-manufacturer/): Custom climbing and mountaineering jackets: 3-layer shells, softshells and insulated belay layers with helmet hoods and harness pockets. OEM / ODM by Mont Gear. ## Development and materials - [OEM / ODM Outdoor Clothing Manufacturer](https://montgear.com/oem-odm-outdoor-clothing-manufacturer/): Private-label outdoor clothing manufacturer: Mont Gear's OEM and ODM process from tech pack, patterns and samples to seam sealing, testing, bulk production and QC. - [Jacket Tech Pack Development](https://montgear.com/tech-pack-development/): Mont Gear builds and reviews outerwear tech packs: flats, construction details, BOM, measurements, grading, labeling and test requirements for jackets and pants. - [Outdoor Jacket Pattern Engineering](https://montgear.com/pattern-engineering/): Pattern engineering for technical jackets and pants: fit, articulation, hood geometry, layer allowances, grading and seam-tape planning before sampling. - [Technical Outerwear Manufacturing Capabilities](https://montgear.com/capabilities/): Mont Gear capabilities: tech pack support, pattern engineering, sampling, lamination checks, seam sealing, testing, bulk production and QC for outdoor brands. - [Materials & Technologies: Hard Shell, Softshell & Polartec® Fabrics](https://montgear.com/materials/): Guide to materials for custom outerwear: membranes, face fabrics, backers, softshell fabrics, insulation, DWR and Polartec platforms, with selection tips. - [Seam-Sealed Jacket Construction](https://montgear.com/seam-sealed-construction/): How waterproof jackets are seam sealed: tape types and widths, hot-air bonding, tape maps, common defects and testing. Seam-sealed construction by Mont Gear. - [Waterproof Zippers & Trims for Technical Jackets](https://montgear.com/waterproof-zippers-and-trims/): Zippers, storm flaps, drawcords, hook-and-loop and binding for technical jackets: how to choose water-resistant zippers and trims for shell and softshell programs. ## Company and quality - [About Mont Gear](https://montgear.com/about-us/): Mont Gear is a B2B manufacturer of custom hard shell, softshell and Polartec outerwear for outdoor brands, built on engineering, honest claims and recorded quality. - [Factory & Quality Control](https://montgear.com/factory-quality-control/): How Mont Gear controls outerwear quality: fabric inspection, cutting and sewing checks, seam-tape inspection, testing, measurement audits and AQL final inspection. - [Sustainability & Responsible Materials](https://montgear.com/sustainability/): Sustainable options for custom outerwear: recycled fabrics, PFAS-free DWR, documented certifications and durability-led design. Mont Gear sustainability review. - [Request OEM Outerwear Quote](https://montgear.com/get-a-quote/): Send Mont Gear your OEM outerwear project: product category, quantity, size range, sample timeline, delivery window and testing needs. Quotes for brands and buyers. ## Insights (buyer guides) - [Hard Shell vs Softshell Jacket: Which Should Your Brand Make?](https://montgear.com/hard-shell-vs-softshell-jacket/): Hard shell vs softshell jackets compared for outdoor brands: waterproofing, breathability, stretch, weight, cost and when to choose each for a custom program. - [Hard Shell Pants Spec Guide: Fabrics, Zips, Knees and Cuffs](https://montgear.com/hard-shell-pants-spec-guide/): How to specify custom hard shell pants: fabric weight, knee shaping, side zips, seat reinforcement, cuffs, gaiters and seam taping, with a spec checklist for brands. - [What Is a 3-Layer Laminate? 2L vs 2.5L vs 3L Explained](https://montgear.com/what-is-a-3-layer-laminate/): 3-layer vs 2.5-layer vs 2-layer laminates explained for outerwear: construction, weight, durability, cost and which to choose for custom hard shell jackets. - [Softshell Fabric Weight Guide: Which GSM for Which Jacket?](https://montgear.com/softshell-fabric-weight-guide/): Choose softshell fabric weight for custom jackets: light, mid and heavy GSM ranges, backer types, stretch and wind resistance, with a selection table by activity. - [Polartec Power Shield vs NeoShell: A Buyer’s Comparison](https://montgear.com/polartec-power-shield-vs-neoshell/): Polartec Power Shield and NeoShell compared for brands: weather protection, breathability, stretch, typical uses and what to check before specifying either. - [Custom Jacket MOQ and Lead Time: What Drives Both](https://montgear.com/custom-jacket-moq-and-lead-time/): What drives MOQ and lead time for custom jackets: fabric minimums, colours, trims, sampling, testing, season and shipping. Plan bulk orders with fewer surprises. - [How to Write a Jacket Tech Pack That Factories Can Quote](https://montgear.com/how-to-write-a-jacket-tech-pack/): Step-by-step guide to writing a jacket tech pack: flats, construction, bill of materials, measurements, grading, labels and test requirements, with a checklist. - [Seam Sealing Explained: How Waterproof Jackets Are Taped](https://montgear.com/seam-sealing-explained/): How seam sealing works on waterproof jackets: why seams leak, tape types, hot-air bonding, critical vs full taping, common defects and how factories inspect them.