WHAT ARE TECH PACKS AND WHY DO YOU NEED ONE?

When starting a Fashion Brand, finding the perfect manufacturer for your product is such a difficult process - it often involves sending out lots of enquiry emails (many of which do not get a response), and the emails that do get a response consist of lots of confusing terms and jargon.

It is always best to approach your manufacturer with a complete design package, consisting of:

• Accurate CAD drawings of each design - Front, back and internals wherever necessary.

• Tech Packs of each style

• Size Charts of each style in your chosen sample size.

Not only does this show professionalism but it also shows that you are serious about building a brand and hopefully forming a long lasting relationship with your manufacturer.

So what is a Tech Pack?!

A Tech Pack acts as an instruction manual for your factory. It clearly displays all key details and information such as:

• CAD’s - Each Tech Pack includes accurate CAD’s of the front and back of each style, the seams and stitch details are clearly visible, as are the trims and key design features.

• Fabrics - Each fabric used in the style is listed, fabric composition and colour should be stated if you know this at this point.

• Trims - Each trim is listed, providing details of how many of each trim should be used, where in the garment they are positioned and how they are attached.

• Key Design Details - every single detail about your garment will be included in your Tech Pack, for example, does the style have pockets? If so are they functional? Do they have a pocket flap? Are they straight or angled? What fabric are the pocket bags and liner in?

• Close Up Details - If you have any particular points of interest, for example, a hidden internal drawcord, then images or close up CAD’s will be provided to give your manufacturer a clear illustration of what you envision.

• Inspiration images - Wherever possible it is great to include inspiration images - this allows your manufacturer to get a clearer view of how you intended your final garment to look.

• Size Chart - The size chart provides all measurements required to make your garment, for example, length, shoulder seam length, front neckline drop, bust measurements etc. Providing a size chart with your Tech Pack not only gives your manufacturer a clear idea of how you want the garment to fit but also allows you to get a more accurate cost per garment as they will be able to advise estimated fabric usage.

Often brands think they can work with a manufacturer without a tech pack - Tech Packs are an additional cost to a brand but a wise investment and will prevent over sampling at the Pre Production stage.

The information provided in a Tech Pack is so thorough and in depth that it really does help a factory get your production to a beautiful standard a lot quicker than without one.

If you want the perfect Tech Pack Designer for your brand - get in touch through my contact page or email me on sam@samchiancadesign.com

Sam x

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