Chef Designs 054M Deluxe Airflow Chef Coat in Black — blank jacket, front view

Shown: Black

Chef DesignsStyle 054M · Jackets & Vests

Deluxe Airflow Chef Coat

A blank jacket from the Chef Designs line, offered in 3 colors and sizes S–4XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.

  • 65/35 polyester/cotton at 4.6 oz/yd²
  • DTG printing: not recommended — Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.
  • Sublimation: conditional — test first.

Final pricing depends on garment quantity, decoration method, print locations, and artwork requirements.

Colors 3Black

  • Black

  • Charcoal

  • White

Available sizes

SMLXL2XL3XL4XL

Availability Black

Availability by size for the Black colorway, as of the last catalog sync
SizeStatusLocal pickup (Chicagoland)Actions
SLimited
MLimited
LLimited
XLIn Stock
2XLLimited
3XLOut of Stock
4XLLimited

Last inventory sync: July 28, 2026 · local pickup stock held near Lockport, IL. Distributor network totals — not live stock; availability is reconfirmed on every quote before production.

Key specifications

Fabric composition
65/35 polyester/cotton
Fabric weight
4.6 oz/yd²
Fabric type
Not stated
Yarn
Not stated
Construction
Not stated
Label
Not stated
Cut for
Not stated
Fit
Classic
Sizes
S–4XL
Colors
3
Country of origin
Honduras
Sustainability
Not stated

Decoration compatibility

VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.

Prints well with a low-bleed ink system made for polyester; standard plastisol can dye-migrate.

  • Dye-migration risk on polyester content — use a low-bleed or poly-specific ink system and cure at lower temperatures.
  • Stretch content — use an ink with good elongation to avoid cracking.

Compatible with this fabric type at correct press temperature and pressure.

  • High press heat can affect polyester — test temperature and dwell time before a full run.
  • Moisture-management finishes can reduce adhesion — verify wash durability on a test piece.

DTG printing

Not Recommended

Polyester-dominant fabric is a poor DTG substrate; choose DTF or screen printing instead.

  • Water-based DTG ink absorbs poorly into polyester and can wash out — pretreat and test.

Embroiders well with appropriate backing.

  • Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
  • Stretch fabric — hoop with light tension and use a ballpoint needle.

Standard HTV and transfers apply well at the correct temperature for this fiber mix.

  • Use low-temperature transfer material to avoid scorch or dye migration on polyester.
  • Verify transfer adhesion over moisture-management finishes.

Sublimation

Conditional

Partial polyester content gives muted, distressed color rather than full saturation.

  • Cotton content will not hold sublimation dye — expect a faded, vintage result.

Decoration results can vary by equipment, ink, transfer material, garment color, and production settings. Always test before beginning a full production run.

Fit and sizing

Classic fit · sizes S–4XL.

Fabric and construction

Manufacturer highlights

  • 4.6 oz./yd², 65/35 polyester/cotton
  • 3.5 oz./yd² stretch woven 100% polyester panels
  • Classic fit offers relaxed cut through chest and body with loose-fitting sleeves
  • Soil release finish and moisture wicking
  • Lined collar
  • Double breasted with matching buttons
  • Two onset utensil pockets
  • Dual utensil/thermometer pockets on left sleeve
  • Turn-back cuffs

Country of origin

Made in Honduras.

Shown for the White colorway; origin can vary by color and production run.

Recommended applications

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Terms used on this page

Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic, petroleum-based fiber prized for durability, quick-dry performance, and colorfastness, but prone to dye migration under screen-print inks.
Classic Fit
Classic fit is the roomy, straight-cut 'full cut' T-shirt silhouette with generous body ease and minimal waist taper, built to fit the broadest range of body types.
Relaxed Fit
Relaxed fit adds extra ease through the chest and body beyond a classic cut, without going as wide or long as an oversized silhouette.
Stain Release
Stain release is a fabric finish that makes synthetic fibers hydrophilic so oily and food-based stains lift out in the wash instead of bonding to them.
Moisture-Wicking Fabric
Moisture-wicking fabric, almost always polyester, pulls sweat away from skin to its outer surface for fast evaporation, unlike absorbent cotton.
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