By Mohit Patel, Marketing Specialist, Tailor Size Guide
Brand building Feb 24, 2027 7 min read
How to Get Apparel Tech Packs Right the First Time
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Add Tailor Size Guide as a preferred source on GoogleTech pack = the production blueprint for one piece. Bad tech pack = bad samples = wasted time. Good tech pack = manufacturer can produce exactly what you envision.
The Chart
| Section | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| 1. Spec sheet | Sketches, dimensions, points of measure |
| 2. Bill of Materials (BOM) | Fabric type, weight, supplier, quantity |
| 3. Construction | Stitching type, seam allowance, finishing |
| 4. Hardware | Buttons, zippers, snaps, rivets — sourcing |
| 5. Labels + tags | Care, brand, size — placement + materials |
| 6. Packaging | Polybag, hangtag, retail-ready |
| 7. Color callout | Pantone codes for each colorway |
| 8. Size grading | Specs for S/M/L/XL |
FAQs
Tech pack tools?
Tukatech, Adobe Illustrator + tech pack templates, MakersValley Studio. Free template: Maker's Row offers downloadable. Pay $200-500/style for professional tech-pack designer if you can't DIY.
Why size grading separate?
Designing for size M is straightforward. Translating M dimensions to S/L/XL requires specific math (grade rules). Manufacturer or grader handles this — you provide M, they grade out.
Need this on your store?
Tailor Size Guide ships pre-built size charts for Shopify.