Airsoft Canada - Making Tactical Vests (need input)

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It's not even a matter of stealing anymore. It's a matter of the market not even bothering to set up in the US.

Look at Condor and their "TAD Gear" Inspired jackets. 90 bucks for something made in China.

TAD's stuff is being made in China. Why the hell would I pay 300 bucks for a moderately better piece of clothing made across the god damned street from the $90 jacket? It makes no god damned sense!

If it were up to me, I'd set up a sewing factory and make gear that kicks ass and charge a good price for it by finding ways to keep costs down and quality high. However, that isn't realistic. So We deal with what we get. That's why I support companies like Ares Armor, Shellback Tactical and SORD. They get it. Make it bomb-proof, don't rip people off and people will pour in.

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Originally Posted by razorbutt (Post 1508310)

To answer some questions:

-This will be specifically for airsoft.
-We own a factory in Hong Kong and we deal with law enforcement uniforms.
-No, I do not know alot about tactical vests or how to make it. I just wanted to know what you guys want and don't want to see on the vests.
-We will be hiring individuals with experience in making them and they will be involved in the designs.

Thanks to everyone throwing their input keep them coming. I'll keep watching the post.

Hi, sorry to say I don't have any suggestions but I think this is a fantastic way to do market research. Go right to where the players and enthusiasts hang out. Good luck on this effort and keep us posted.

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Originally Posted by Firewalker (Post 1508671)

If it were up to me, I'd set up a sewing factory and make gear that kicks ass and charge a good price for it by finding ways to keep costs down and quality high. However, that isn't realistic. So We deal with what we get. That's why I support companies like Ares Armor, Shellback Tactical and SORD. They get it. Make it bomb-proof, don't rip people off and people will pour in.

Right. You can't compete with a sweatshop full of people make pennies an hour when you have to pay minimum wage, deal with Unions and regulatory bodies, pay insurance and more to produce the same piece of equipment in North America. The material costs alone are that much higher here since those things are factored in to the product price, even before the taxes and business fees are applied.

Anyway, it won't matter soon anyway. The US is heading for a meltdown real soon. It'll be cheaper to do business in the US than it is in Mexico if things keep going the way they are.

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Originally Posted by MadMorbius (Post 1508727)

Anyway, it won't matter soon anyway. The US is heading for a meltdown real soon. It'll be cheaper to do business in the US than it is in Mexico if things keep going the way they are.

And then everything made would end up being BERRY compliant and they would buy your shit lol...I never thought of it that way until you mentioned that.

Actually, I meant their dollar is going to be worth about $0.16...but good point :)

What you should really do, Is find what existing models people already like, Use those designs, But ask what people do not like or would like changed to said models. So if enough people want a CIRAS, ask what they would like changed or modified, and build your selection form there.