There’s a common misconception in fashion that technical design is a cost centre — a necessary overhead between the creative concept and the factory floor. In reality, the quality of your technical design is one of the strongest predictors of your production costs, lead times and margin.
The Cost of Poor Tech Packs
A vague or incomplete tech pack doesn’t just slow down production — it multiplies costs. Each round of factory back-and-forth (clarifying measurements, resolving construction ambiguities, correcting BOM errors) adds time and money. We’ve seen brands lose entire seasons because of avoidable sampling delays that traced back to inadequate technical documentation.
What Good Looks Like
A production-ready tech pack includes everything a factory needs to produce the garment correctly on the first attempt: precise flat sketches with construction callouts, a complete bill of materials, graded measurement charts, trim specifications, wash instructions and factory notes. No ambiguity, no assumptions.
The ROI Is Clear
Brands that invest in precision technical design typically see:
- 40–60% fewer sampling rounds
- Significantly lower factory rejection rates
- Faster time-to-market across collections
- Stronger factory relationships built on clear communication
Our Approach
At InfoDes, we treat every tech pack as a production document, not a presentation. Our technical designers have worked across US, EU and Middle East markets, and understand what factories need to get it right the first time. If you’re experiencing production delays or quality issues, let’s review your technical design process.