Everything clothink has published on tech packs: what goes inside one, how to write one a factory will quote from, how to choose software, and how the main tools compare.
What a tech pack is, what goes inside one, and how to avoid the usual mistakes.
Most fashion brands know they need a tech pack. This guide follows one utility vest from sketch to PDF to show what goes inside one, and how AI drafts the callouts, How to Measure guide, size chart and bill of materials.
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Factories price risk when your pack leaves gaps. Pair a quote-ready tech pack with a clear RFQ — fabric, BOM, size ratio, quantity, and assumptions — so the number you get is one you can trust.
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You finally receive your first clothing sample — and something feels wrong. Often the cause is not the manufacturer but the tech pack: missing measurements, vague fabric notes, or version drift. Here are ten common tech pack mistakes and how to fix them.
Read moreBills of materials, size charts, factory terms and handing over to a supplier.
A factory size chart is not the same as the chart customers use to choose between S, M and L. Here is how to build a garment measurement specification from base size to grading and tolerances.
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Tech packs, BOMs, POMs, lab dips, PP samples, MOQs and AQLs. Clothing factories use a lot of shorthand. These are the 50 terms worth understanding before you develop your first garment.
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Most startup clothing brands do not get stuck because the idea is weak. They get stuck because the idea is not yet clear enough for a factory. Here is how Clothink helps startup brands go from rough concept to factory-ready tech pack — without a design agency.
Read moreHow the main tech pack tools differ, and which fits your workflow.
How to choose tech pack software in 2026: AI product development workspaces such as clothink, AI tech pack generators, dedicated builders such as Techpacker, CLO-SET for 3D, and PLM or ERP platforms, with prices checked on 6 October 2026.
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Techpacker alternatives compared by workflow: Techpack Builder, PLMBR, Bamboo Rose TotalPLM and Backbone, Centric PLM, spreadsheets and clothink, and when each one fits.
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Excel is not a bad way to make a tech pack. For some brands, it is exactly the right place to start. The problem is knowing when a free template has stopped saving money and started creating work.
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Which AI fashion tools do more than generate an attractive image? Caimera, clothink, NewArc, Raspberry AI and The New Black compared on sketches, controlled editing, mockups, tech packs, pricing and fit for real clothing brands.
Read moreUpload a sketch or a photo, run Auto-Complete and review a first draft with the bill of materials, size chart, How to Measure guide and callouts. The Free plan needs no card.