A clear tech pack is the difference between a sample you love and one you have to remake three times. Manufacturers in Pakistan, China or anywhere else cannot read your mind — they build exactly what the documents say. This guide shows you what a clothing tech pack should include and how to send your design to a manufacturer the right way.
What Is a Tech Pack?
A tech pack (technical package) is a blueprint for your garment. It contains everything a factory needs to price, sample and produce your product consistently.
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What to Include in Your Tech Pack
- Cover page: brand name, style name/number, season and contact.
- Flat sketches: front, back and side views with stitch details.
- Bill of materials (BOM): main fabric, GSM, composition, rib, zips, drawcords, labels and thread colours.
- Colourways: Pantone references for each colour option.
- Measurement / size chart: points of measure for each size with tolerances.
- Artwork and placements: logo files (vector), sizes, positions and method (print, embroidery, sublimation).
- Construction notes: seam types, stitching, pocket construction, hem finishes.
- Labels and packaging: neck label, care label, hang tag, polybag and box details.
- Quantities: pieces per colour and size.
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Send us a sketch or reference photo and our team will help develop your design. Samples in 5–10 days, MOQ 30 pieces, worldwide shipping.
How to Send Your Design to a Manufacturer
- Export your tech pack as a PDF and include vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG).
- Add reference photos of garments you like for fit or feel.
- State your target quantity, price and delivery date.
- Ask for a quotation and a sample timeline.
- Review the sample against your tech pack and send written comments with photos.
Common Tech Pack Mistakes
- Missing measurements or tolerances
- Low-resolution artwork instead of vector files
- No Pantone codes — “dark blue” can mean anything
- Unclear branding sizes and positions
- Changing specs after the sample without updating the document
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tech pack in clothing?
A tech pack is a document that tells a manufacturer exactly how to make your garment — technical sketches, measurements, fabrics, trims, colours, branding placements and packaging.
Do I need a tech pack to start production?
It is strongly recommended, but not always required. Pexton Apparel can work from sketches or reference photos and help you develop the details.
What software can I use to make a tech pack?
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard for flat sketches, and many brands use Excel, Google Sheets or dedicated tech pack tools for specification pages.
What should a size chart include?
Key points of measure such as chest, body length, sleeve length, shoulder, waist, hip and inseam for every size, with tolerances.
How long after sending a tech pack can I get a sample?
At Pexton, samples typically take 5–10 days depending on the item.