The Language of Quality: Why Your “Tech Pack” is Your Best Insurance Policy

In my 20 years, I’ve seen many designers send us a single photo of a vintage shirt and say, “Make it like this.” But a photo doesn’t tell us the stitch density. It doesn’t tell us the seam allowance. It doesn’t tell us the exact placement of a label.

A “Tech Pack” is more than a list of measurements; it is the contract between your vision and our hands.

The Cost of a “Missing Detail”

When a designer provides an incomplete specification, the factory has to guess. And in manufacturing, a guess is a mistake waiting to happen. * If the Tech Pack doesn’t specify the Stitches Per Inch (SPI), the factory might use a loose stitch to save time, resulting in a seam that pops.

  • If the Point of Measurement (POM) isn’t clear, your “Medium” might end up with sleeves that are 2cm too short.

How CdGarment Translates Your Vision

We don’t just follow Tech Packs; we help you refine them.

  1. The BOM (Bill of Materials): We ensure every thread, button, and zipper is documented so your 100th piece is identical to your 1st.

  2. Clear Visual Callouts: We prefer clear diagrams over long paragraphs. A simple arrow pointing to a reinforced “Bar-tack” stitch tells our sewing team exactly where the stress points are.

  3. The “Live” Document: As we make your first sample, we update the Tech Pack with real-world feedback (e.g., “This fabric needs a wider hem to stay flat”).

Simple Insight

A great Tech Pack is the difference between a “Guess” and a “Guarantee.” When you speak the language of technical specs, you eliminate the risk of expensive surprises.

A simple draw vs a Tech Pack document