By Areda Batu

What is a tech pack?

• A tech pack is a blueprint created by a designer.

• It contains all the components and instructions required

for a manufacturer to turn your design into a finished
product.

• A Tech pack is a set of documents created by a designer,

technical designer, pattern maker or product developer to
explain the design to a manufacturer so they can turn the
information into a product.

• Tech packs also serves as a master document to track

product development including comments, revisions, and
changes made.
Difference between Specification Sheet and Tech Pack
• Specification sheet and tech pack
are complement each other. But,
most clothing designer mean it
more in the same fashion.
• Both specification sheet and tech
pack are distinct and each have
their role to play.
• So what is the difference between
specification sheet and tech pack?
Difference between Specification Sheet and Tech Pack
• Garment specification sheet is a part of tech pack and
contains key measurements for a style.
• A spread sheet along with a graphical measurement
guideline mentioning point of measurement.
• This is the most useful guide for pattern master when
preparing pattern.
• A measurement spec sheet gives graded measurement
of a style from small to large sizes.
• A pattern maker prepare different size pattern by
referring this graded spec sheet.
Difference between Specification Sheet and Tech Pack
• A tech pack includes garment print and embroidery vectors, construction details.

• The measurement spec sheet is a part of a tech pack not the whole of it.

• Tech pack is a detailed instruction to create apparel starting from scratch.

• You must specify fabric details, washing and wash care, prints, etc other than the
spec sheet. So, you cannot rely on measurement spec sheet alone you need a
complete tech pack.

• A tech pack designer ensure that every detailing included in the tech pack. This
helps clothing manufacturer develop sample and produce garment smoothly.
Why do you need a tech pack?
• 7 major benefits that shows why techpacks
are a must-have to create any fashion product.

1. Get error-free samples

2. Get accurate price quotations

3. It keeps your manufacturer accountable

4. It’s a reference point for quality control

5. It tracks change requests

6. It saves you time and money

7. It helps you collaborate in teams

What are the components of a Tech pack?
• Technical Sketches - flat sketches
illustrating every design detail in
different angles (front, back, side,
and yes, even inside).

• Sample Sizes and Measurements -

When just starting to develop a
design you have to provide
measurements of one single size
for manufacturers to create your
first sample.
What are the components of a Tech pack?
• Constructions Details - Write
down any details about the
garment which are not obvious
in the sketches.

Bill of Materials (BOM) - Detail all

brand component and their
placement including labels, hang
tags, embroideries or small prints.
What are the components of a Tech pack?
• Stitches and Seams - These includes
details such as stitches per inch,
seams’s width, seam allowances
and seam ISO numbers.

Branding Artwork - It’s the list of

all the physical elements and their
location on the garment. This
includes all fabrics, buttons, labels,
tags, poly-bags, threads, pads,
lining, etc.
What are the components of a Tech pack?
• Measurement specs- This can be
Identification on Every Page
filled after receiving your first sample.
Your factory will grade by size range
and fill out your measurement chart.

Point of Measurement Diagrams -

These form the visual representation
of your measurements. Use sketch
diagrams and labeled arrows to show
exactly where each measurement is on
your garment.
What are the components of a Tech pack?
• 1 Chest – 1″ below armhole measure straight across, edge to edge.
• 2 Waist – At point specified below HPS (High Point Shoulder) or SNP
(Side Neck Point). Measurement is taken straight across, edge to edge.
• 3 Bottom Hem – Measured straight or curved along the bottom edge,
side seam to side seam (whichever is specified on the measurement
chart).
• 4 Shoulder Seam – From HPS/SNP measure along the seam or along the
natural fold line to the outer shoulder edge.
• 5 Across Shoulder – Outer shoulder edge to outer shoulder edge
• 6 Sleeve Overarm – From outer shoulder edge measure along the fold to
the edge of cuff.
• 7 Armhole Straight – Measure straight from outer shoulder edge to
bottom of the armhole. Armhole Curved – Measure from outer shoulder
edge along the curve to bottom of the armhole.
• 8 Bicep – 1″ below armhole, measure straight across edge to edge
parallel to the sleeve opening.
• 9 Cuff/Sleeve Opening – Measure along cuff/sleeve opening, edge to
edge.
• 10 Cuff Depth / Cuff Height – Measure from the seam to edge of cuff.
• 11 Across Front – From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight
across, edge to edge of armhole.
• 12 Across Back – From specified point below HPS/SNP, measure straight
across, edge to edge of armhole.
• 13 Front Neck Drop – From back neck seam to top edge of the front
neck.
• 14 Back Neck Drop – From imaginary line to the top edge of back neck
seam.
• 15 Front Length – Measurement is taken from HPS / SNP straight down
to the hem, staying parallel to the center front.
• 16 Centre Back Length – From the center back neck, measure straight
down to the hem.
How do you make a tech pack? Common tools include Adobe Illustrator, and Excel.