A Tech pack is an information package that can be used as a blueprint for your sample production.
A Tech Pack can include:
Specification sheets – It can include the following and will need to be be re-issued whenever amendments are made to the garment
- Measurement/Graded Spec sheet: This will contain the various size measurements and POMs (points of measure). It may be info for 1 size for the factory to use to create a sample or if you have already developed and tested the pattern it could be a specifciation sheet showing all sizes for grading
- Technical Drawing: front and back line drawing with the measurement details for the garment. Cose up views can be included as necessary eg side view or specific details, Thes can also be provided by inspiration photos.
- Material Details: Swatches, Product code, Fibre content and supplier details.
- Print or Embroidery Instructions: Information regarding the type of print/embroidery if used including size and placement
- Stitch Instructions: In reference to stitch type, thread to be used and stitch length
- Wash Instructions: In reference to wash finishes for items such as denim garments
- Accessory Instructions: Trim details – Fastenings required with product codes, Fibre content and supplier details.
- Label Instructions: Placement details for brand logo labels and care labels.
- Comments Section: Used by you or the factory to make a note of anything related to the product construction.
Additionally it can also contain:
A pattern – A professional pattern of the garment with all relevant information included on it. This can be a single size pattern for testing or a fully graded set of patterns. if providing a fully garde set of patterns it is still a good idea to provide a graded specification with allowed tolerances of sew garment for quality control.
A Sample garment – if you have had a sample garment made you can provide the factory with it for reference when the are costing production. Alternatively you may be having the factory make you final sample in which case you should provide:
- Reference materials – images referencing finishes and details that you would like on your products
- Samples of special finishes and techniques
Packaging information– How are the products packaged, in cellophane bags or boxes?
