What is a tech pack? (with a template outline)

A tech pack is a set of documents that tells a factory exactly how to make a garment, including flat sketches, measurements, fabric, colours, trims, artwork placement, labels and packing. A clear tech pack reduces mistakes, speeds up sampling and makes quotes more accurate.

7 min read Updated 10 October 2026 By the Vanguard Uniforms production team

Why tech packs matter

Without a tech pack, the factory has to guess, and guesses cause wrong samples, extra rounds and delays. A good tech pack answers every question before it is asked.

Template: what to include

1. Cover page

  • Brand name, style name and style number
  • Season or collection
  • Date and version

2. Flat sketches

  • Front and back technical drawings
  • Close-ups of details: pockets, zips, cuffs, hood

3. Measurements (spec sheet)

Point of measureSMLXLTolerance
Chest width± 1 cm
Body length± 1 cm
Sleeve length± 1 cm

Include how each point is measured.

4. Fabric and materials

  • Fabric type, composition and weight (GSM)
  • Colour references (Pantone or swatch)
  • Rib and trim fabrics

5. Trims

  • Zips, drawcords, eyelets, buttons, elastic
  • Sizes and colours

6. Artwork

  • Logo files and placement with exact measurements from seams
  • Method: embroidery, screen print, sublimation
  • Thread or ink colours

7. Labels and packaging

  • Neck label, care label, size label
  • Hang tags, polybags, folding

8. Construction notes

  • Stitch types, seam finishes, special instructions

9. Size breakdown and quantity

  • Quantity per size and colour

Tips

  • Use photos of a reference garment you like.
  • Mark everything that must not change.
  • Keep one version number and update it with each change.

Send your tech pack or reference garment through our quote form. See private label manufacturing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a designer to make a tech pack?

Not necessarily. Simple garments can be briefed with clear photos, a reference garment and measurements. Complex designs benefit from a designer.

Can you work without a tech pack?

Yes. Send a reference garment or detailed photos and measurements; we confirm details with you before sampling.

Vanguard Uniforms production team

Written by the team that makes uniforms and team kits at our factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan, since 2002. Questions? WhatsApp us at +92 300 6646541.

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