Create a Tech Pack for Streetwear – Ultimate Guide with Template
If you are building a streetwear brand, you cannot get around a Tech Pack. Whether it is an oversized hoodie, heavy cotton T‑shirt or washed joggers – without a clean Tech Pack you risk misunderstandings with the factory, bad samples and high extra costs. In this post we show you what a Tech Pack is, why it is so important and how to create your own Tech Pack step by step – incl. free template.
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What is a Tech Pack?
A Tech Pack (also "Technical Package" or "Spec Sheet") is a detailed document that contains all the information a manufacturer needs to execute your streetwear designs exactly. It is the user manual of your collection. Without a Tech Pack many questions remain unanswered and you risk misproduction or unnecessary revision loops.
- Flat sketches (technical drawings front/back)
- Materials (e.g. 480 GSM French Terry, 255 GSM Heavy Cotton)
- Measurement chart with tolerances
- Colors (Pantone, HEX, TCX)
- Print and embroidery placements (Puff Print, Screen Print, Embroidery)
- Seams & construction
- Labels & packaging
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
Why every streetwear brand needs a Tech Pack
| Without Tech Pack | With Tech Pack |
|---|---|
| Misunderstandings with manufacturers | All details clearly documented |
| Wrong samples | Samples match specification |
| Unplanned extra costs | Transparent costing |
| No scalability | Easy reorders |
Components of a streetwear Tech Pack
- Flat sketches: clean technical drawings of front and back
- Materials: fabric type, weight in GSM, ribbing, drawcords, zippers
- Measurement chart: chest width, sleeve length, total length incl. tolerances
- Print & embroidery: puff print, screen print, DTG or embroidery with clear placement
- Colors: Pantone codes, HEX, TCX for exact color accuracy
- Seams & construction: flatlock, double needle, coverstitch
- Labels: neck label, hangtags, care label
- Packaging: polybag with logo, inlays, QR codes
- BOM: list of all components
Step by step: How to create your Tech Pack
- Create mockups & sketches: Illustrator, Figma or Clo3D
- Document materials: fabrics, GSM, colors, accessories
- Set up the measurement chart: sizes & tolerances
- Print & embroidery details: method, placement, colors
- Packaging & labels: define branding from the start
- Create the BOM: list all components
👉 Download our free Tech Pack template and start smarter.
Software for Tech Packs
- Adobe Illustrator: the standard for technical drawings
- Clo3D: realistic 3D visualization
- Figma / Procreate: digital mockups
- Excel / Google Sheets: measurement charts & BOM
Cost of a Tech Pack
- DIY: free, only time investment
- Freelance designer: €200–€600
- Agency: €1,000+
Tech Pack vs. Moodboard vs. Line Sheet
- Moodboard: inspiration & look
- Line Sheet: overview for retailers (prices, sizes, photos)
- Tech Pack: technical production document
Glossary
- Flat sketch: flat technical drawing
- BOM: Bill of Materials, list of components
- GSM: grams per square meter of fabric
- Tolerance: permissible deviation (e.g. ±1 cm)
Checklist
- Flat sketches ready?
- Materials documented?
- Measurement chart created?
- Print & embroidery defined?
- Colors with Pantone codes?
- Labels & packaging?
- Complete BOM?
👉 Here you can directly download our free Tech Pack template.
FAQ
- Do I need a Tech Pack for small runs as well? → Yes.
- Which software is suitable? → Illustrator, Clo3D, Figma, Excel.
- Can I create a Tech Pack without a designer? → Yes, with templates.
- How much does a Tech Pack cost? → DIY free, designer €200–€600.