The Sommer style vests displayed in this slide show can be made for you upon order request. Email us the name of the vest or a copy of the image. Include any changes you would like and the size you require or custom measurements you would like your vest made to. BEST will respond to you with a quote reflecting your selections.
A vest especially for the ladies, or so we thought. Originally designed for “Sommer T” a terrific shooting friend of ours from Indiana USA. The Sommer style vest was intended for the ladies who desire more than a men’s vest in ladies colours. It is minimalistic in its design and accoutrements and suited to shooting in fine to warm weather.
This vest looks its best on ladies when tailored to fit as a custom measure order.
Something a little unexpected?? Best has had requests from the gents for the Sommer style vest in colours more appealing to gentleman shooters. The Sommer style vest it would seem is now unisex. (Gents please note the Sommer style vest has an approx. 4cm smaller girth, than the chest measurement). Should you have any questions please contact us.
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Prices are indicative and subject to change. Options will be confirmed by quote prior to commencement of production.
(reducing or increasing length of standard size vest) $15.00
Polymesh Fabric = Mesh type fabric “Polyester Mesh” From standard colour range list.
(lead time required, one off cost for multiple vests) POA
Drill Fabric = Solid effect fabric “American Drill” polyester rayon. From standard colour range list.
Piping = (trimming materialaround neckline to zip and bottom hem, side seams
and armholes) standard is same as main drill fabric colour.
(change from standard drill fabric to black leather) $54.00
to coloured leather, subject to availability) $97.00
matching drill fabric to contrasting colour drill fabric) $5.00
Feature Coloured Trim= (coloured bands or strips to top edge of pockets,
bottom of yoke and waist bands) not standard on Sommer style vest.
Pocket Trim = (bands or strips to top outer edge of cargo and badge pockets) not standard on Smoke style vest. This vest component is of drill fabric, same as cargo and badge pockets.
(limited colours & subject to availability) POA
Pocket Wear Panels = (patch of leather or other material located on the main body of the vest, above the pocket and encroaching into the pocket, purpose is to reduce wear and scuffing of body fabric at opening of pockets) not standard on Sommer style vest. This vest component is of drill fabric and integrated into the Sommer vest design.
(limited colours & subject to availability) POA
* Charge is for 2 cargo pockets and 1 badge (chest) pocket.
Gun Mount Pad = (vest location, where gun is mounted to shoulder extends down to mid chest, usually includes light padding and quilted stitching design) standard is main drill colour.
(limited colours & subject to availability). $225.00
ShockEater® recoil pad upon request for ordered vests (pad not inc).$5.00
Shoulder patches = (help protect your gun and vest from wear when carrying your gun over the shoulder. They also provide added reinforcing to shoulder seams) standard is Black smooth grain leather.
cow hide. Black, Mid Tan, Navy, Olive, Beige (subject to availability). $25.00
(limited colours & subject to availability). POA
Badge /Chest Pockets = (small pocket located at chest height on the offhand side of the vest. A good location for name and club/team embroidery) standard is matching drill fabric with black suede leather trim to top edge.
Front Cargo Pockets = (large pockets left & right lower front of vest for holding 25 or more live cartridges) Standard 2 x single pockets.
Rear Empties Pocket = Large pocket for discharged cartridges located rear of vest below waist band. Standard is matching coloured drill fabric.
Water bottle holder= made from polymesh fabric attached to rear waistband on offhand side) not a standard component.
Embroidery
for club, team, logo, graphics, crest, for embroidery or patch. POA
embroidered to front badge pocket. $15.00
to vest rear above waist. POA
Dry Clean or_
Wash separately when new.
Gentle or Hand Wash
Wash in cool water with mild soap.
Do not soak
Dry flat in shaded location. (Do not place in clothes dryer)
Iron on Polyester setting (Do not iron Leather)