What Is a Garment Tech Pack? Why This Matters to Buyers & Factories

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December 26, 2025 On December 1, 2025

A tech pack is the main document that explains every detail of your garment. It tells the factory what to make, how to make it, and what the final product should look like. Because everything is written clearly, there is less guessing and fewer mistakes. It acts like a blueprint that guides both the designer and the manufacturer from idea to finished garment.

What Is a Garment Tech Pack?

A tech pack (short for technical package) also called a spec sheet is a detailed document that explains every part of your garment design. It includes things like measurements, fabric information, artwork placement, labels, packing instructions, and more. Factories rely on tech packs to quote prices correctly and make accurate samples.

Think of a tech pack as a contract between you and your manufacturer. If you design in New York but produce in Ho Chi Minh City, the tech pack helps bridge language and cultural gaps. By using clear drawings, numbers, and photos, it stops misunderstandings before they happen and makes problem solving fast and simple. Without a tech pack, your idea can be misunderstood leading to delays, wrong samples, and wasted money. A good tech pack makes sure your vision is understood and produced exactly the way you want.

Why You Need a Garment Tech Pack?

A tech pack helps the factory quote the right price from the start because all details are provided. It also allows the sample team to make an accurate first sample without having to guess. This saves time, reduces waste, and prevents costly revisions. With a complete tech pack, both sides work faster and communicate more smoothly. Using a tech pack is essential because:

It helps a sewing factory give accurate price quotes
It allows the factory to create correct samples from the start
It communicates your garment details clearly
It saves time, money, and effort for both sides

A professional factory can work faster and more confidently when your tech pack is complete.

Why This Matters to Factories

When a new customer doesn’t know what a tech pack is, it tells the factory their professional level. We already know we will have to:

teach
guide
fix unclear information
make many counter-samples

…all of which cost time and money that the customer usually does not want to pay for. That’s why we always start by asking: “Do you know what a garment tech pack or spec sheet is?” If you don’t know yet and want to learn, we can guide you.

27 Key Questions a Tech Pack Answers

A complete tech pack should answer all the important questions about your garment. These questions cover design, materials, colors, labels, packaging, and measurements. When every answer is clear, the factory knows exactly what to prepare and how to build your sample. This creates a smooth workflow and avoids confusion during production. A proper tech pack should clearly answer these questions:

What is your brand name?
Who is the designer?
What is the short description of the garment?
Which season is it for?
When was the tech pack created?
What are the main fabric specifications?
What is the style name?
What is the style number?
What is the size range?
What is the sample size?
Do you have a fabric swatch image that shows texture, artwork, or patterns?
Do you have a technical drawing (flat sketch)?
Do you know the item name, description, color, SKU#, quantity, and supplier for every item in the Bill of Materials (BOM)?
Do you have close-up photos of trims like buttons, zippers, labels, patches?
Do you have photos of all accessories like hang-tags, polybags, or cartons?
Does your technical drawing show special design features (e.g., velcro, snaps, hidden pockets, waterproof seams)?
Does your construction diagram include stitch type, stitch width, SPI, seam orientation, and seam allowance?
Do you know the Pantone color codes for fabric, lining, buttons, zippers, and thread?
Do you have artwork files for printing on fabric or trims?
Do you have all correct wording for main labels and care labels?
Do you know materials, size, and placement of your labels?
What card-stock and print quality do you want for hang-tags?
What material and thickness are your polybags? Do they have adhesive?
What are your folding instructions?
Do you have exact measurements for at least one size?
Do you have graded measurements for the full size range?
Do you have a technical drawing showing where to take measurements for quality control?

Ready to Start? How We Work – Mekong Garments

To begin, we review your tech pack and all the information you provide. This helps us understand your design, materials, and expectations before we quote. If you don’t have a tech pack yet, we can guide you on what’s needed. Once everything is clear, we can confirm if we are the right manufacturer and begin the next steps. If you want a quote: