In the fast-paced world of fashion, turning a great design into a finished garment takes more than creativity—it requires clarity, precision, and communication. That’s where tech packs come in.
A tech pack (short for technical package) is the blueprint for the production of your apparel design. It outlines every detail a manufacturer needs to bring your vision to life, from fabric type and stitching methods to trim placement and packaging instructions. Without one, production becomes a guessing game.
What’s in a Tech Pack?
A complete tech pack typically includes:
- Flat sketches – detailed, black-and-white drawings showing front and back views
- Bill of materials (BOM) – a list of every component (fabrics, zippers, buttons, thread, labels, etc.)
- Colorways – versions of the item in each intended color combination
- Construction details – stitching types, seam placements, finishing instructions
- Measurement specs (spec sheet) and grading – exact garment dimensions for each size
- Label and tag placement – branding elements and their exact location
- Packaging details – how the product should be folded, tagged, and boxed
- QC/QA – quality control and quality assurance guidelines, including tolerances and acceptable variance percentages (e.g., ±0.5–1 cm or ±2–3% depending on the measurement) to ensure the final product meets specifications and standards
Each of these elements ensures that your manufacturer can reproduce your design consistently and at scale—without constant back-and-forth communication or costly mistakes.
Why Tech Packs Are Crucial
- Minimize Errors
Without detailed instructions, production teams may interpret designs incorrectly, resulting in inconsistent samples and delays. A well-constructed tech pack drastically reduces room for error. - Control Quality
By setting clear standards for materials and construction, you protect the integrity of your product. Tech packs help ensure consistency across every unit produced to delivery. - Save Time and Money
Detailed tech packs prevent misunderstandings that often lead to expensive revisions, material waste, or reworks—saving you both time and money in the long run. - Streamline Communication
Apparel production often involves global partners across time zones. A clear tech pack becomes a universal language that eliminates confusion, especially when language barriers exist. - Set the Foundation for Scalable Growth
As your brand grows and styles evolve, tech packs provide the structure and documentation needed to scale efficiently. They’re the operational backbone of any well-run fashion brand.
Tech Packs at Stars Design Group
At Stars Design Group, we view tech packs not just as documents, but as strategic tools. Our experienced technical designers and product developers work hand-in-hand with clients to create tech packs that communicate design intent with precision. Whether you’re a startup launching your first line or an established brand scaling global production, we ensure your vision is clearly translated into manufacturing reality.
In today’s competitive apparel market, a strong tech pack isn’t optional—it’s essential.
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About Stars Design Group: Founded by industry experts, Stars Design Group global fashion design and production house that helps clients bring their apparel to market. We consult, design, and facilitate production and delivery.
Understanding that the apparel industry is about evolution and not revolution, we continue to refine the way the industry does business. Embracing the latest 3D design and development software, we help to refine the design and approval process in a digital landscape, paving the way for rapid decisions and execution of programs while reducing mistakes, improving fit, minimizing returns, and increasing profit margins.
With a network of 67 factories in 14 countries worldwide, our relationships are generations deep. Being diverse in our manufacturing locations, we are nimble in an ever-evolving landscape and provide ethically manufactured apparel and accessories.