Stop Sending Overwhelming Tech Packs to Your Manufacture

If you’ve ever sent a 20-page, text-heavy tech pack and wondered why your offshore manufacturer still got things wrong  this one’s for you.

At WearLab, we receive hundreds of tech packs from clothing brands across Canada, the U.S., and the UAE. And we’ve noticed one pattern: the most complicated tech packs often cause the most confusion.

 

Why Complicated Tech Packs Fail

Manufacturers especially those offshore face language barriers and technical differences in how they read specs. A tech pack that’s overloaded with long descriptions, dense paragraphs, and unnecessary annotations slows down production instead of helping it.

The goal of a tech pack isn’t to impress your factory; it’s to communicate your design clearly. The best ones are simple, standardized, and visual.

What a Flawless Tech Pack Includes

 

Here’s what every clothing manufacturer (local or offshore) actually needs from you:

1. Clear technical sketch

Include both front and back views. Avoid multiple versions unless necessary.

2. Finish & construction details

Use visual callouts with arrows. Replace long text with labeled annotations.

3. Bill of Materials (BOM)

List every trim, fabric, label, and thread with material content and supplier name.

4. Measurement spec sheet

Keep measurements simple and mark where each spec is located on the garment sketch.

5. Fabric sourcing details

If you’re working with a Canadian clothing manufacturer or a local cut and sew manufacturer, note whether fabrics are locally sourced or imported. It helps plan lead time.

6. Fit comments (optional)

Add notes from your first sample or fitting round short, direct, visual if possible.

 

The Key: Make It Visual

 

Instead of a 10-paragraph construction note, show it.

Instead of three text pages of measurements, add arrows and labeled diagrams.

Visual communication reduces back-and-forth with your apparel manufacturer and ensures consistency when working with multiple clothing factories in Vancouver, small-batch clothing manufacturers in Canada, or even offshore partners.

 

Why Simplified Tech Packs Save You Time

When your tech pack is clear:

• Factories quote faster.

• Samples get made correctly.

• You avoid costly pattern or fit errors.

• Communication is smoother across time zones and languages.

At WearLab, we’ve supported over 100 brands from startups to established fashion labels helping them go from sketch to production with efficient, factory-ready tech packs.

 

Need Help Building Yours?

 

If you’re a clothing brand, designer, or startup looking to launch a collection and don’t know where to start, we can help.

Our in-house team supports tech pack creation, sampling, and production management  all under one roof in Vancouver. Whether you’re seeking small-batch apparel manufacturing or offshore production management, we guide you through each step.

Book a free consultation at wearlabinc.com to get started.