Tech Packs For Fashion Brands
FACTORY-READY DESIGNS TO BRING YOUR COLLECTION TO LIFE.
If you want to turn your designs into real garments, you need more than a sketch. My tech packs translate your ideas into detailed documents that manufacturers understand – from construction and fabrics to measurements and trims. Whether you’ve got a rough idea or polished CADs, I’ll help you get factory-ready with clarity and confidence.
Why Do You Need a Tech Pack?
A tech pack is more than a flat sketch. It’s your factory instruction manual showing exactly how your garment should be made, from fabrics and trims to measurements and construction details.
Without one, you risk:
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Miscommunication with your manufacturer
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Wasted time, money, and poor samples
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Products that don’t match your vision
What’s Included in My Tech Pack Service?
My tech packs are built with manufacturers in mind so they're clear, professional, and tailored to your product.
Here’s what’s typically included:
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Digital CAD (flat sketch)
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Fabric, trim and label specifications
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Colourways with Pantones (if required)
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Construction notes and finishing details
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Size spec sheet with measurements
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Garment annotations and callouts
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Additional pages for prints, linings or hardware
Already have CADs or design files? I’ll work with what you have. If not, I can create everything from scratch based on your ideas.
"I can’t recommend Michelle highly enough! She designed the tech packs for my new brand, and I was absolutely delighted with every single one. Beyond that, she has been an incredible source of guidance and support throughout the entire setup process."
Sabrina Campbell, Founder of Solly Little, via Truspilot.
Who Needs A Tech Pack?
Whether you're a first-time founders, an emerging brand, or an established brands preparing for production, you need a tech pack for anything you want to manufacture.
You don’t need to be able to draw – just bring your raw idea.
I work with:
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Founders who need support turning ideas into real designs
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Brands who have designs but need professional tech packs
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Startups looking to approach factories with confidence
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Established fashion brands looking for additional design help from an experienced plug and play designer.
How Tech Pack Design Works.
Here’s how we’ll move you from your raw idea to factory-ready tech pack:
Initial consultation – we start with a free, no-pressure call to understand what you need and see if we're a good fit for eachother
Design input – Send me your Pinterest images, rough sketches, moodboards, images or written ideas and we will go through these thoroughly on Zoom to solidify your vision
Initial CADs – I’ll create your flat sketches and suggest Pantones and fabrics
Review & edit – You get a draft to review and request tweaks
Technical info - I'll get to work on the behind the scenes technical information for your styles
Sizing - We will discuss how you want your garments to fit an I'll create something bespoke for each style
Final delivery – You receive a factory-ready tech packs in PDF format
Need More Design Support?
If you're still developing your ideas or want a visual collection to pitch with, I also offer:
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Design Development – Turn moodboards or rough sketches into digital designs
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Surface Pattern Design – Custom prints, graphics, and placement artwork
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Fashion Branding Design – Logos, labels, and branding visuals
These can be booked together or separately.
“I highly recommend Michelle for her exceptional work in creating our tech packs for our new menswear brand, her attention to detail is outstanding , Michelle has been a valuable asset in bringing our vision to life."
Sarah Jane, Co-founder Sorsa, via Google
“I'm grateful for the exceptional collaboration with Michelle in bringing my debut dress collection to life. Michelle's expertise extended beyond brilliant design (her tech pack was appreciated by the manufacturer), encompassing invaluable insights into the business approach."
Loredana, founder of Lore Buta, via Google
“From start to finish Michelle was extremely professional. Her workmanship and attention to detail is exactly what you would want from a designer, I couldn’t have been happier to work with Michelle for 2 collections so far and I will continue to use her services for future collections."
Lewis, founder of Bristol Barbell, via Google
Tech Pack Frequently Asked Questions...
Do I need a tech pack for every design? Yes – each style should have its own tech pack and that is what your manufacturer will want to see, even if you plan on seling two items as a set. So for example if you are making a tracksuit that counts as two designs, top and bottom, therefore you'll need two separate tech packs. If you are doing the same style but in different colours your various colours will be included in the tech pack, they do not require a separate tech pack.
What if I can’t draw or don’t have professional sketches? That’s exactly where I come in. You don’t need perfect drawings – just a raw idea. Whether it’s a Pinterest board, a garment you love, or a rough sketch, I’ll turn it into polished, manufacturer-ready tech packs.
Can you create the design and the tech pack? Yes. If you’re still refining your ideas, I offer a Design Development service where I help you translate your concept into a collection of digital CADs. Once approved, I turn those into full tech packs ready for production.
How long does it take to create a tech pack? Timelines vary depending on how much design work you need, and how busy I am, but most tech packs take 1–2 weeks once I have all the information. If you’re starting from scratch, I’ll guide you through each step to keep things moving.
Will my manufacturer understand your tech packs? Absolutely. My tech packs are designed specifically for fashion manufacturers – clear, professional, and packed with all the construction, measurement, and spec details they need to sample and produce your garments properly.
I already have some CADs or measurements – can you use them? Yes – I’ll work with whatever you have. If you’ve already started gathering details, I’ll review them and fill in any gaps to make sure your tech pack is complete and accurate.
What happens if I change the design during production? This is 100% normal and to be expected that there will be changes made during the development process, for example amending the fit. You can always come back to me to have amendments made during this stage at an additional fee.