What’s in a Fabra tech pack?
A detailed tech pack is essential for fashion designers to communicate their vision clearly to manufacturers, ensuring accurate samples, reducing costly errors, and streamlining production.
One of the most common errors fashion brand owners make when creating designs with a factory is skipping the tech pack.
What is a tech pack?
A tech pack is essentially the blueprint for your garment. It includes detailed sketches, fabric specs, measurements, trim details, color options, and sewing instructions. It serves as the foundational document that guides the creation of prototype samples, including fit notes and any change requests throughout development.
Why is a tech pack essential?
Without a tech pack, miscommunication is almost inevitable, often resulting in samples that don’t match your vision. Factories rely on clear, detailed specifications since they cannot read your mind. Even simple details—like the exact fit or finishing touches—should never be assumed. Providing thorough information speeds up production and minimizes costly errors. Think of it like building a house—you wouldn’t start without architectural plans.
What does a Fabra tech pack include?
- Detailed sketches and 3D renderings from multiple angles
- Technical sewing instructions for hems, cuffs, plackets, bindings
- Material specs for main fabrics and linings
- Trim details such as buttons, zippers, lace, and piping
- Embellishment specs, including size, placement, and treatment of prints or embroidery
- Fit notes on style nuances like oversized fits, tunic lengths, or sleeve styles
- Key measurements across your size range—bust, waist, hips, length, hem width—to ensure samples match your specs and for quality control during production
Fabra tech packs are created from customizable 3D template models. As you modify the silhouette, colors, or details, the tech pack automatically updates to capture every specification.
Next steps after creating your tech pack
Once your design is finalized, download your Fabra tech pack to provide to any manufacturer.
Having a detailed tech pack ensures consistent sample quality, reduces miscommunication, and speeds up production, potentially saving thousands in sampling and manufacturing costs.
