Why Tech Packs Matter for Brands

For fashion and apparel companies, a tech pack is essential for reducing production errors and keeping design aligned with manufacturing capabilities.

A well-structured tech pack minimizes guesswork and speeds up sampling and production.

Key benefits:

• Clear communication: Provide factories with complete instructions, including visual and technical references.

• Reduced rework: Lower the risk of misinterpretations that cause costly sample iterations.

• Consistency across batches: Maintain quality standards across vendors and seasons.

• Faster production cycles: Ensure smoother handoffs from design teams to manufacturers.

Examples of Tech Packs in Action

Imagine a fashion brand developing a new outerwear style.

With a comprehensive tech pack, they can:

• Include sketches, fabrication details, and trim placements for each component.

• Add measurement tables and grading rules to guide fit accuracy.

• Provide a complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for sourcing and costing.

• Export the pack and share it instantly with multiple vendors for sampling.

A complete tech pack becomes the foundation that ensures the product is made correctly every time.

How Tech Packs Fit into the Ecosystem

A tech pack often connects with:

• PLM & Design Research Tools (e.g., Artifax): To gather references, specs, and inspiration during development.

• Tech Pack Templates: To standardize structure across categories and teams.

• Use Case Workflows: To streamline sampling, approvals, and vendor collaboration.

Together, these systems create a smooth transition from design to production, reducing time, errors, and manual effort.

Related Terms

• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Measurement Specs

• Artifax (Design Research)