How to prepare an apparel tech pack manufacturers can actually use

A tech pack is a shared language

A tech pack is the document that tells a factory what “this hoodie” means. It usually includes flat sketches, a measurement chart, construction callouts, fabric and trim lists, artwork placements, and packing notes.

You do not need expensive software to start. A clear table of measurements plus annotated photos is more useful than a beautiful file with missing sizes.

Minimum contents

Front and back views, points of measure, tolerance if you have one, fabric direction, color references, placement measurements for prints or embroidery, and label positions. Call out anything that must not be substituted.

If a contrast panel exists, show the panel shapes. If the fit is oversized, write the intended body length and shoulder width rather than only the word oversized.

If you do not have a tech pack yet

Say so. Send reference images, a competitor garment you can describe honestly, and the measurements you care about. A manufacturer can still start a conversation. They cannot, however, be held to details you never wrote down.

Urban Stitch Wear accepts quote requests with or without a tech pack. Missing files simply mean more clarification before anyone should talk about production.

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