What Goes Into a Good Tech Pack? The Essential Checklist for Fashion Production

Garment tech pack displayed in Tailr’s platform, helping ensure accurate garment production.

Creating a tech pack can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. But here’s the reality: a good tech pack is like an insurance policy for your production process. The more detail you include, the fewer surprises, and costly mistakes, you’ll face later on.

Whether you’re working with a local manufacturer or a supplier halfway across the world, here’s your essential checklist for building a solid tech pack every time:

Product Summary

Think of this as the “who, what, and where” of your garment. Include:

• Product name and code

• Description

• Colour

• Season

• Supplier

Optional Bonus:

• Country of origin

• Target price

Design Sketches

Your tech pack should leave nothing to the imagination. Provide clear drawings from all necessary views, front, back, side, and call out key details like pleats, cuffs, or special trims.

Sketches can be flat technical illustrations or 3D renders.

Measurement Specs

This is your blueprint for fit and sizing. Include:

• Garment measurements for every size

• Grading rules

• Tolerances (allowable measurement variations)

Optional Bonus:

• Pattern measurements

Construction Details

Explain how your garment is built. Specify:

• Stitch types

• Seams

• Fasteners

• Lining

• Label placement

• Special finishes or treatments

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Document every component that goes into your garment, along with quantities. Include:

• Main fabric

• Lining

• Threads

• Buttons

• Zippers

• Labels, hangtags, and even packaging materials

Cost Sheet

Break down costs for:

• Materials

• Trims

• Labour

• Freight

• Packaging

• Any hidden costs that might arise

Comments Section

Always leave space for notes, updates, and exceptions. This is where you capture the “oh, by the way…” details that can save you from misunderstandings later on.

Pro Tips for Better Tech Packs

• Include a reference garment if you have one.

• Use fabric codes, not just colour names.

• Double-check measurements and grading rules.

• Update your tech pack immediately if your design changes.

Why It Matters

A well-prepared tech pack is the key to clear communication, fewer production mistakes, and smoother scaling as your brand grows. It’s not just paperwork—it’s your blueprint for bringing a design to life.

Interested in simplifying your tech pack process? Book a demo or explore the Tailr platform to see how our tools help you create, update, and manage tech packs efficiently—all while integrating real fabric behaviour data.

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