Tech Pack Services

Turnaround time is about 2 weeks for us to complete all your tech packs (all the tech packs in your project will be done at the same time).

Book a free (no obligation) consultation on the website. https://www.techpacks.co/free-consultation

To begin a tech pack project, we’ll need from you:

1. Your idea. Any kind kind of verbal description, rough sketch or a photo/image of a similar design. A back of the napkin scribble is fine!

2. A physical reference sample in the mail. (This can be an item that you've bought from another store, it doesn’t have to be a custom made prototype if you don’t have one). We will use it as a starting point for the shape/dimensions/fit that you want to create. It doesn't matter if the prototype or reference sample is not the exact same or perfectly made.

Your reference sample doesn’t have to be a custom made prototype… it can be another existing product that you like the shape of. Simply customize it with scissors, or tape, staples, or pens to mock up a first draft of your idea.

We don't want anyone to plagiarise or copy designs from anyone else! That is not something we would promote! The reference sample is used as a starting point only, for the sizing and measurements that go in your tech pack (it should not be ripped off/copied). We could make these measurements 100% from scratch instead of referring to something our clients have sent us… But this results in more work for our clients later as they are more likely to want to make changes. Using a reference sample to guide us removes some subjectivity from the process... which saves our clients both time, money, and resources in the development process. Win for you, win for your sewer and win for us.

Our tech packs start at $1600 for apparel products, up to $2800 for technical/outdoor gear and backpacks. Not sure which fits? Book a free sales call and we'll recommend the right package.

In 1 word - quality. Just like you can buy a handbag from Prada or one from Primark - they may have the same shape and pockets, but the look, feel, longevity and experience will be very different. We have a proprietary framework that we use to turn your idea, into a manufacturable product design that will sell, and add value to the life of your customer and enhance your brand.

We make sure the ROI you'll get back is x5 what you'll find anywhere else! Our experience, knowledge and consulting is included in our packages, as well as our industry contacts. The extra sampling and production tools we give you alongside your tech packs are the cherry on the cake.

See what results are happy clients are getting. https://www.techpacks.co/testimonials

Yes, we offer a 10% discount to registered non-profits or businesses in the 1% for the Planet network.

We also offer volume discounts on quantities of 6 or more tech packs (the exact discount would depend on your quantities and the complexity of your products).

We also sell a digital download tech pack template that you can fill in yourself If it better suits your budget, we also sell a DIY, downloadable tech pack template.

We absolutely can :) Starting with a sample is simply a hack that will get you better results, faster. Typically we see that clients starting off with a physical reference for measurements, are usually much happier with the results of their first sample.

Yes it is! As long as you have a concept and direction, we can help you fill in the details, function, materials, construction, etc.

If you don’t yet have a concept and direction, you can learn more about our Product Development Retainer here, where we can help you plan your product matrix and line assortment.

No problem. All our packages include professional technical drawings (aka CAD sketches or flats). As long as you can describe your idea to us, we can draw it! We will create drawings for all the necessary views and angles of your design. Front, back, side, etc.

You! Once you’ve paid in full, you own the rights to all the work and can take them to any factory/supplier in the world. All your deliverables (files) are clearly marked with your copyright and an assignment of the design rights to your brand.

We are a tight knit team of 3, with over 25+ years combined industry experience. We value integrity, security and transparency highly (really… it’s on our about page). We rely on successful + happy clients for referrals – it’s just not in our professional interest to cheat or steal.

We have a standard agreement that we use for all clients, with confidentiality, intellectual property and ownership clauses for your privacy, which states that all design rights belong to you. We send our agreement before our project begins for you to sign.

After we complete your tech packs, we can refer you to a number of suppliers on our network who match your production/sewing requirements.

Yes, but it won’t fit in 1 paragraph, haha. Manufacturing will probably be more expensive, and take much longer than you’d think. We want to be your biggest cheerleaders and inspire you, but we can’t tell you it’s that it’s EASY. That’s why we also offer a Product Development Retainer, to help get you from design sketch to real products on shelves.

We do both. We are primarily a service provider but we also provide DIY resources, freebies, and tips that can help anyone get started with their tech packs.

We offer a customizable tech pack template that can be used to create unique tech packs for any type of product.

You can check out our store for more templates, forms, directories, courses, and free downloads.

Yes we do! We can help you with digital pattern making, 3D samples, fittings, grading, markers and other graphic/textile print design services. Learn more about our product development retainer here, if you’d like more holistic help from sketch to product on shelf.

The most efficient option is to have 1 person/company do both at the same time! We can create digital patterns for you alongside your tech packs as an add on service.

Tech packs are completed as PDF files. For a small additional fee, we can switch to Adobe Illustrator or Excel files on request.

Yes, absolutely. Our services will help you formalize the designs and samples you’ve developed. Once you have our tech pack in hand, you’ll have everything documented so that your current production can stay organized, and/or you’ll have full specs and info to send to prospective factories if you decide to diversify in future. Prevent things from going awry right now, plus keep the ball in your court for the future.

Book a free consult here if you’d like to chat about how we can help.

Our proprietary process for development includes our sample evaluation method. We have a specific formula for communicating changes/developments to your tech packs, in a simple + streamlined manor. We have half day and full day rates for clients to avail in development.

No, we don’t do tech packs for footwear / jewelry / watches / hard shell bags / hard shell luggage unfortunately, only for apparel or textile products.