Garment Tech Pack Support for Streetwear Brands

What does tech pack support cover?

A garment tech pack combines flat sketches, measurements, materials, construction and finishing instructions in one controlled document. It helps the pattern maker, sewing team and finishing team work from the same approved information.

FORGEMFG supports the development of those specifications from your existing files or design references. The required work depends on what you already have and which details still need approval.

• Existing tech pack review: identify missing or conflicting measurements, material references and construction details.
• Sketch or reference development: establish the fit, fabric, trim and finishing information needed for your project.
• Sample preparation: bring the agreed specifications together for customer review before sampling.

Tech pack support is included in our New Brand manufacturing program. The published starting production MOQ is 50 pieces per style and colourway; specialist materials or finishes may carry higher minimums. Sample development is quoted separately from bulk production.

Before commissioning work, request a written scope covering the files you will receive, fees, preparation time and revision rounds. Specify whether you need editable files, graded measurements, patterns or embroidery digitizing; these should not be assumed to be included. If you need a standalone tech pack for another manufacturer, include that requirement in your enquiry so availability and usage terms can be agreed. See our MOQ and pricing information for manufacturing enquiries.

Written specifications support clearer costing and our QC and inspection process. They make fit, appearance and construction requirements easier to assess consistently; they do not replace sample approval.

Can I start without a tech pack?

Yes. You can start with sketches, a moodboard or a reference garment. We review the available information and identify the specifications needed before sampling. A finished tech pack is not required for an initial enquiry.

What to send

• Sketches or flat drawings showing the shape, construction and key details.
• Reference photos with notes identifying the fit, fabric and finish characteristics you want to develop.
• A physical reference garment, if available; arrange delivery before sending it.
• Target fabric composition and GSM, or a description of the weight and feel you want.
• Print or embroidery artwork, intended dimensions, colours and placement.
• Your size range, target market, intended order quantity and requested deliverables.

How the process works

1. Submit your references. Tell us which details are confirmed and which need development.
2. Initial review and feasibility. Our target is an initial technical response within two business days once enough information is available to assess the style. Missing information may need clarification before an indicative estimate can be provided.
3. Agree the development scope. Establish deliverables, any fees, preparation time, revision rounds and file-use requirements before commissioning work.
4. Develop and approve specifications. Review the measurements, materials, construction and finishing references. Record corrections in the current tech pack version.
5. Confirm the sampling schedule. Sampling is typically 7–15 business days once the tech pack and required sample-order conditions are confirmed. Material availability and finishing complexity can affect timing; see the sampling process.

The initial review target is not a promise to complete a new tech pack in two days. Preparation time depends on the missing specifications and approval rounds. Confirm the start date and applicable business days with the team in Dongguan, China (GMT+8).

What are the most common tech pack mistakes?

Common issues to check before sampling include missing tolerances, conflicting instructions and unclear approval references. Review the following points before sending your files.

1. Measurements without tolerances. Agree an acceptable range for each measurement point so sample and bulk checks use the same criteria.
2. Missing size range. State the base size and intended size range. Missing grading requirements should be proposed and approved before other sizes are developed.
3. Vague fabric details. "Cotton fleece" leaves weight, composition and finish open. Give the GSM and the fibre content.
4. Conflicting information. A sketch that shows one pocket position and a note that says another causes a query, and a delay.
5. No trim or label positions. Labels and hangtags are often left until last, then hold up packing.
6. Colour by description. Colours need a reference, such as a swatch, a Pantone code or a physical sample.
7. Changing the document after sampling starts. New instructions may affect cost or timing. Record the revision and agree its impact before work continues.

None of these means your tech pack is bad. They are the normal gaps in a first document, and they are the reason a review step exists.

A quick check before you send your tech pack

Read the document as if you were the person cutting and sewing the garment, with no access to the designer. Identify the current version, check approval references and flag any decision that is still open.

• Can someone measure every point on the chart, and is the tolerance stated?
• Do the sketch, the notes and the measurements agree with each other?
• Is each fabric named with its weight and composition?
• Does every wash, print and embroidery detail have a reference, a colour and a placement?
• Are all trims, labels and hangtags listed with their positions?
• Are the base size, grading requirements, measurement units and size names clear, and is the latest approved version identified?

If the answer to any of these is no, send the document anyway and tell us which part is unfinished. That is exactly what the review step is for, and a short note about the gap is more useful than a polished page that hides it.

Tech pack support FAQ