Shown: White
Red KapStyle KP17 · Jackets & Vests
Women's Specialized Lapel Counter Coat
A blank jacket from the Red Kap line, offered in White and sizes S–2XL. Cataloged on VisePrint with full fabric specs and decoration-ready details.
- Excellent for embroidery
- 80% polyester at 5 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 1— White
White
Available sizes
Availability — White
| Size | Status | Local pickup (Chicagoland) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Limited | — | |
| M | In Stock | — | |
| L | In Stock | — | |
| XL | In Stock | — | |
| 2XL | Limited | — |
Last inventory sync: July 12, 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
- 80% polyester
- Fabric weight
- 5 oz/yd²
- Fabric type
- broadcloth
- Yarn
- combed
- Construction
- Not stated
- Label
- Not stated
- Cut for
- Women's
- Fit
- Not stated
- Sizes
- S–2XL
- Colors
- 1
- Country of origin
- Honduras
- Sustainability
- Not stated
Decoration compatibility
VisePrint guidance derived from this garment's stated fabric and construction — not manufacturer claims.
Screen printing
Good
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.
DTF transfer
Good
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.
- Non-flat broadcloth surface reduces DTG detail.
Embroidery
Excellent
Structured broadcloth holds stitches cleanly — the classic embroidery surface.
- Lightweight or performance knit — use a stabilizer/backing to prevent puckering.
Heat transfer
Good
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
Fit category not stated, cut for women's wear · sizes S–2XL.
Fabric and construction
Manufacturer highlights
- 5 oz./yd², 80% Polyester/ 20% Combed Cotton, Performance Blend Poplin
- Pre-cure durable press
- Four grippers
- One-piece collar, lined, notched lapel
- Two lower exterior pockets
Country of origin
Made in Honduras.
Recommended applications
- Contractor apparel →
Workwear-grade construction.
- Fitness →
Moisture-management fabric for active wear.
Similar alternatives
- · Same fabric: 80% polyester
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Also Excellent for embroidery
- · Covers XS–2XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
- · Covers S–3XL
- · Similar fiber mix
- · Similar weight (5 vs 5 oz)
- · Covers S–4XL
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.
- Combed Cotton
- Combed cotton is fiber mechanically combed after carding to remove short fibers and debris, producing a smoother, straighter strand for finer fabric.
- Poplin
- Poplin is a lightweight plain-weave fabric with fine crosswise ribs, prized for its smooth, crisp hand on dress shirts and camp shirts.