What is a fashion technology package file ( Tech Pack ) ?
 

Unknown facts about the technology package.
 
The first step in the manufacture of any garment.

What is the technology package file that we regard as one of the first steps of a garment starting from its design to its final state?
What are the unknown facts about Tech Pack?
For example, is it easy to prepare a technology pack for a T -shirt, hoodie or leggings manufacturing?

Who can prepare the technology package?

Can everyone simply prepare a technology package?

What is techpacker?

How to create a technology package in sportswear?

How to make a tech pack?

What does a fashion tech pack include?

The file that you will often hear (or are already very familiar with) when you enter the fashion business and that describes the manufacturing procedures of any garment is called a technology package. However, what we have seen in recent years has been a misconception that a tech pack can be easily created for T-shirts, Hoodies, Leggings, Sports bras or any clothing product. Actually, there is no easy way out.

Of course, you can use a techpacker as a draft if you know that a fashion tech pack file that is tried to be created on the computer at the desk will not yield results during the actual production phase. If you have at least 20 years of fashion manufacturing experience, your job can be much easier. Because in this case, you may know which fabric should be used in any design, which weight of that fabric should be preferred, calculating the elastane ratio in the fabric content, and which of many different production types of the same fabric should be used. In addition, you may already know which printing system will give the best results on which fabric and the shrinkage calculations of the fabric used.

 How can you send us your designs?

Submitting the Tech pack files of your designs will enable us to provide more technical assistance. If you do not have these files, please send us a product photo or URL link instead. Additionally, please communicate the order quantity of each design and the total average order quantity, your brand logo and logo printing system, and the preferred fabric. Please indicate the topics for which you require technical advice. We will provide all necessary technical information free of charge to ensure the highest quality of your designs and their components. Conbello Textile will create your tech pack file for free during the prototype sample production phase before wholesale production. Our technical design team will review your design information and get back to you as soon as possible.

This information, which we have prepared in order to provide an explanation for the questions we frequently encounter about the technology package, is actually of vital importance for you. Whether you're a start-up fitness clothing brand or a mid-size company that already sells apparel, these know-how will help you solve your problems. In fact, the global clothing brands, which are considered giants, are unfortunately alone with the same problem. 

The phrase of preparing a technology package, which is not missing from the language of almost all clothing brands, is actually quite a headache. Unfortunately, software companies that mention that you can easily prepare a tech pack file have caused this issue to be completely disconnected from reality. Now everyone thinks that they can prepare the tech pack needed simply and in just a few minutes, for example, for the manufacture of a T-shirt or leggings.

Well, can you prepare a technology package for any garment simply and in a few minutes? Let's say it without further ado and then move on. No, you definitely can't. ! You think you are preparing a technology package, but in fact it is not a technology package. Only you would think it was a tech pack file. That's all it is.

Of course, our aim is not to upset you. However, you must know the facts and act according to these facts. What you think you have prepared as a technology package file is actually just a simple sketch to give us an idea. But serious problems begin at this point.

Why is the technology package so important and who can prepare it?

Let's examine briefly what is the technology package file that has become very popular and almost everyone thinks that it can be prepared simply, and who can prepare such a technology package.

A Tech pack is typically a document created by designers, technical designers, and product developers. It includes design sketches, measurements and specs, colorways, bill of materials, fabric type, fabric weights, brand logo printing system,packing instructions, care instructions, construction details, and much more detailed technical information. Below, let's simply explain what should be in a tech pack file, basically.

Design: The tech pack includes information about the design of the apparel, including the style, color, and any graphics or logos that are to be included.

Garment sketches: These are detailed drawings of the front, back, and side views of the garment, including measurements and annotations. In addition, there should be information on which system the brand logo will be applied. Information provided without being clear and technically sure of which printing technique is possible on which fabric will cause errors.

Measurements: The tech pack includes detailed measurements of the apparel, including dimensions for each size that will be produced. This information helps to ensure that the finished product fits properly.

Bill of materials: This is a detailed list of all the materials required to make the garment, including the fabric, trims, buttons, zippers, and any other hardware or accessories.

Fabric specifications: This includes the type of fabric, weight, width, composition, and color. Different fabrics have variable shrinkage-breaking ratios, also the shrinkage ratios after washing are different, and different weights of each fabric have different transverse/longitudinal stretching ratios and must be calculated net.

Fit specifications: These are detailed measurements of the garment, including chest, waist, hip, and length measurements. It also includes details about any specific fit requirements, such as stretch or compression.

Construction details: This includes details about how the garment is to be constructed, including the type of stitching, seam allowances, and any special construction techniques required. The tech pack includes detailed instructions for how the apparel should be constructed, including how the pieces should be sewn together and any special techniques that should be used.

Labeling and packaging requirements: This includes details about any labeling requirements, such as care labels, size labels, and branding labels. It also includes details about how the garment is to be packaged, including any special packaging requirements. One of our special packaging types with brand logo imprints can be custom ordered. Apart from this, all products are delivered in their own special transparent and reusable adhesive packaging.  It contains information on all labeling requirements, such as care instructions or a country of origin label.

Having a well-detailed and accurate tech pack is crucial for ensuring that the manufacturing process runs smoothly and that the finished product meets the desired quality standards.  In general, a technology package is a critical component of the apparel manufacturing process as it ensures that all parties involved in the production process agree and the final product meets the designer's specifications, while also facilitating later revision of prototype sample products.

Who can prepare the Technical Package file? Can a technological package be prepared with the help of a software or technical package preparation companies?

As we said at the beginning of this technical information article, let's repeat it right away without further ado. As we mentioned above, you cannot prepare a technology package with a software or intermediary company. You just have the impression that you are preparing a technology package. Well, who can prepare the technology package for a fitness apparel product such as a t-shirt, hoodie, leggings or sports bra, for example. ? If you are a modelist with at least 10 years of field and manufacturing experience in the niche you want to manufacture, you can prepare a simple technology package file with only the basics. For example, to prepare a tech pack for leggings, you must have deep technical knowledge and experience in leggings manufacturing. Not t-shirt or evening dress manufacturing)

So why can't you prepare a detailed full tech pack even if you are a modelist? There are many technical reasons for this. However, we can give a simple example. A modelist does not have technical knowledge about which printing system can be applied on which fabric. Also, they don't have to have this information.

So how does Conbello Textile create an excellent and end-to-end complete clothing technology package?

It may be more accurate to explain this with an example. In our example, let's manufacture a leggings and sports bra. If you have read our article on creating a technology package in clothing production, please do not leave the last sentence without reading. And please don't jump right into the last sentence.  In fact, you don't need a tech package to produce the perfect leggings and sports bra. Because, as Conbello Textile, we prepare your complete tech pack file during the prototype sample leggings and sports bra manufacturing process. And of course, we do not charge any fees for all this. You can send us your tech pack file of your designs, simply created. This can be a simple sketch. Or you can send photos of the products you want to be manufactured from different angles. Or, just send the url link of any product. Simply send your product drawings, fabric type, brand logo print that you have prepared. Our technical design team will examine this basic information in detail and will eliminate all errors, ultimately informing you about the general pattern of the design, the types of fabrics and weights to be used, and the best options for your brand logo printing. Final word: To put it briefly and clearly, simultaneous and coordinated work of design development, modeling, fabric technician and printing systems specialists is essential to create a complete technology package for any apparel.