{"id":8996,"date":"2022-07-28T03:31:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staginggembah.wpengine.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:57:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:57:48","slug":"tech-pack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Foolproof Tech Pack for Your Fashion Product"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a cold hard fact in the world of fashion product design: It doesn\u2019t matter how amazing your design is if your manufacturer doesn\u2019t make it exactly how you want it. All that time researching, iterating, and prototyping goes out the window when you get a final product that doesn\u2019t match your vision. That is why having a fashion tech pack \u2014 a complete product definition \u2014 is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re bringing new garments, bags, and shoes to market, you need to understand the ins and outs of this critical document package. Whether you\u2019re on the creative, technical, or business side of the team, everyone has input into the tech pack, and everyone is responsible for making it as complete as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explain what a tech pack is and go into some details on why it\u2019s so important. We\u2019ll provide pointers on what makes a great tech pack great and then offer advice on how to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#What_Is_a_Tech_Pack\" title=\"What Is a Tech Pack?\">What Is a Tech Pack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Why_Are_Tech_Packs_Important\" title=\"Why Are Tech Packs Important?\">Why Are Tech Packs Important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Accurate_Quoting\" title=\"Accurate Quoting\">Accurate Quoting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Correct_Manufacturing\" title=\"Correct Manufacturing\">Correct Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Quality_Control\" title=\"Quality Control\">Quality Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Saving_Money\" title=\"Saving Money\">Saving Money<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#What_Makes_a_Great_Tech_Pack_Great\" title=\"What Makes a Great Tech Pack Great?\">What Makes a Great Tech Pack Great?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/tech-pack\/#Work_With_the_Right_People_to_Create_a_Great_Product_and_a_Robust_Tech_Pack\" title=\"Work With the Right People to Create a Great Product and a Robust Tech Pack\">Work With the Right People to Create a Great Product and a Robust Tech Pack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Tech_Pack\"><\/span><b>What Is a Tech Pack?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6778\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/designer-sketching-at-an-office.jpeg\" alt=\"Tech pack: designer sketching at an office\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>There are a series of well-defined steps in product development. You must research, design, and manufacture the product regardless of what you\u2019re trying to bring to market. And for the manufacturing step, the team making your product needs to know what they\u2019re making. That is where a tech pack comes in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tech pack, or technical pack, contains all of the technical information your manufacturer needs to create the finished product. It\u2019s \u201ctechnical\u201d because it&#8217;s not the creative aspects of the design. A tech pack is the master document that tells your manufacturer what you want and how to make it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iosrjournals.org\/iosr-jbm\/papers\/Vol18-issue9\/Version-2\/I1809024751.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is in a tech pack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a better understanding of what one is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Product code or style number: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a unique identifier for each style of your product. It can include year, season, color, fabric options, and size.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flat sketch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a 2D black-and-white drawing of the product. It includes front and back views and, if needed, a side view. It is usually black and white, and all proportions are accurate. Sometimes you add color to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/product-design-sketches\/\">product design sketch<\/a>, called a colorways spec. The flat sketch may also be called technical drawings, technical flats, or fashion flats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Color specifications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This section captures the color of each part of the product. It lists specific industry standard details for color and shade.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fabric details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section contains as much information about the required material as possible. It may be a particular material, including the provider and product number. Or it may be more general, giving requirements like weight, cost range, print, wash requirements, and allowable shrinkage. Include a swatch when possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stitching and construction details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you specify how to put the product together, down to the stitch type, thread, class, and length. It also defines the order of assembly for your product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Print details:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your material has any print on it or texture, you need to define it in this section. Define the pattern, colors, and location of the print pattern on the product with a drawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Embroidery details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your product includes any decorative stitching, you define the pattern, location, material, and colors here.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Washing details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer needs to know how you expect your customers to clean the product. Document everything that must go on the care label.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trim details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you detail everything that goes on your product except the fabric. It specifies buttons, zippers, thread, beading, clasps, rivets, etc. It also includes materials for <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/product-packaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packaging<\/a>, like the bag the product may go in and pins needed to secure the folded product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Point of Measurement (POM):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The flat sketch defines the shape of your product, and the POM specifies which key dimensions to measure for each size. They are drawn on the 2D flat pattern and measured on the flat garment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Size chart and grade rules: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section contains a table that gives the value of each POM for each size. The grade rules are also in this section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bill of materials: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a list of all items making up the product \u2014 each panel of fabric, the trim, and the packaging. It lists the name and, if known, the supplier.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Label details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">defines what labels are needed, their size, content, and where they go.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Folding and packaging details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least are instructions on how to fold and package the product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product type and your manufacturing partner determine the other details in the tech pack. They may include testing requirements, cost details, quality control requirements, samples needed before production, and shipping instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is pretty typical, but tech packs vary across the industry. Nevertheless, it should provide your manufacturer with everything they need to quote and make your product in all the sizes and styles you order. While there is some redundancy, that\u2019s OK. Putting information in multiple places makes it easier for the people planning your manufacturing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A portion of the tech pack may be your spec sheet or specification sheet. The term harkens back to when all the parts of a design needing inspection could fit on one page. These days, it\u2019s rarely one sheet and contains the flat sketch, POM, placement details, and sizing information \u2014 everything required for inspection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of companies create their tech packs in Microsoft Excel. They will use Adobe Illustrator to make the drawings and figures. However, there are software tools designed to simplify and standardize the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Tech_Packs_Important\"><\/span><b>Why Are Tech Packs Important?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6781\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tailor-using-a-sewing-machine.jpeg\" alt=\"Tailor using a sewing machine\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/>Have you seen the meme of the pair of leggings with a print pattern that placed an animal head right over the crotch? Not good. And not the type of meme you want your product in. It\u2019s an extreme example but very telling. The wrong button or a stitch in the wrong place can be just as devastating to your product. More than avoiding these mistakes, tech packs help deliver accurate quoting, ensure correct manufacturing, define quality control, and save money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s examine each to better understand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/textilelearner.net\/tech-pack-in-garment-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a tech pack for your clothing line, footwear, or fashion accessory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accurate_Quoting\"><\/span><b>Accurate Quoting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you commit your company to production, you need to know how much it will cost to make your product. And, if you\u2019re selecting a clothing manufacturer, you want accurate quotes from multiple providers. If you give manufacturing a comprehensive tech pack, they will have all the information they need for a precise quote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Correct_Manufacturing\"><\/span><b>Correct Manufacturing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality of manufacturing is you get what you ask for. Who knows what you\u2019ll end up with if you&#8217;re unclear on any details. The fabrications of soft goods can vary a lot, mainly because skilled labor is often needed to make the products. Without a detailed tech pack, your manufacturer will have to guess what you want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_Control\"><\/span><b>Quality Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another age-old maxim in manufacturing is you get what you measure. That\u2019s why your tech pack needs to include the information required for quality control. The tech pack tells your quality control team what\u2019s mission-critical, how they should measure, and what values are allowable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"banner\">\r\n    <div class=\"title\">\r\n        <span class=\"light\">Launch Your Product Faster<br> with<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"bold\">Gembah<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"subtitle\">\r\n        <span>1000\u2019s of vetted factories, designers, and experts are a few clicks away!<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"\/expert-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Get Started Now<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n    .banner {\r\n        background-color: #0692FB;\r\n        background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1.6px, transparent 1px);\r\n        background-size: 7px 7px;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        padding: 30px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        max-width: 540px;\r\n        margin: 20px auto 40px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title {\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 28px;\r\n        margin: 5px 20px 0;\r\n        text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        line-height: 1.2;\r\n        color:#ffffff!important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title .light {\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title .bold {\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .subtitle {\r\n        font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        line-height: 1.25;\r\n        margin: 14px 60px 20px;\r\n        text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        word-spacing: 0.8px;\r\n        color:#ffffff!important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* More specific selector with !important overrides *\/\r\n    .banner a.cta-button {\r\n        background-color: #fdbc52 !important;\r\n        color: #1e1e1e !important;\r\n        font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif !important;\r\n        font-size: 20px !important;\r\n        font-weight: 900 !important;\r\n        padding: 9px 19px !important;\r\n        border-radius: 6px !important;\r\n        margin: 15px 0 10px !important;\r\n        cursor: pointer !important;\r\n        text-decoration: none !important;\r\n        display: inline-block !important;\r\n        transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;\r\n        box-shadow: 0px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner a.cta-button:hover {\r\n        background-color: #e6a946 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n        .banner {\r\n            max-width: 90%;\r\n            margin: 20px auto;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner .title {\r\n            font-size: 20px;\r\n            margin: 0px 0;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner .subtitle {\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n            font-weight: 500;\r\n            margin: 20px 20px 0;\r\n            margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner a.cta-button {\r\n            font-size: 16px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_Money\"><\/span><b>Saving Money<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all the reasons above, a tech pack saves you money. You get accurate quotes and don\u2019t have as much correction and rework. Furthermore, tech packs reduce the number of samples you need. Without a factory-ready tech pack, you&#8217;ll have to pay to create a fit sample, review it and issue revisions, then make another sample \u2014 iterating until you get it right. With the proper tech pack, the fit sample becomes a verification step rather than an iterative process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time is everything in the fashion industry, and time is money. Focusing on a great tech pack will reduce your time to market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Great_Tech_Pack_Great\"><\/span><b>What Makes a Great Tech Pack Great?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6780\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/front-and-back-sketch-of-a-T-shirt.jpeg\" alt=\"Front and back sketch of a T-shirt\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/>The last thing you want to do is toss your design details over the proverbial wall and not communicate with your manufacturing partner. However, a great tech pack is one where you have presented enough detail clearly to allow your partner to quote, make, and inspect your product without further interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some suggestions for creating a tech pack to make your production process run smoothly:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your drawings are accurate and clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide CAD versions of the drawings so the pattern makers don&#8217;t have to redraw the shapes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a tech pack template, and use it for every line you produce.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your manufacturing partner for a list of what they expect in a tech pack or an example of a \u201cperfect\u201d tech pack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include fabric samples if possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify suppliers if you want to go with a specific fabric or trim item.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include creative details for reference like mood boards, pictures of your prototypes, and fashion design sketches.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to put yourself in the shoes of the person quoting or making the product and think of what additional information you would need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record any feedback you get back and add that information to your tech pack template.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_With_the_Right_People_to_Create_a_Great_Product_and_a_Robust_Tech_Pack\"><\/span><b>Work With the Right People to Create a Great Product and a Robust Tech Pack<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/designers-working-together.jpeg\" alt=\"Designers working together\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>Now that we have gone over what an effective tech pack is and why it&#8217;s important, it\u2019s time to consider how to compile your own tech pack. Maybe you\u2019re a trained fashion designer or have one on staff who likely studied tech packs in school. You can refer to that old <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apparel-Production-Management-Technical-Package\/dp\/1563678691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">textbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outlining the whole process, but if things are a bit rusty, you may want to bring in a technical designer to help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great place to start is to partner with Gembah and our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network of experts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have considerable experience in the <\/span><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/expertise\/fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fashion industry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can assist in finding a manufacturing partner, managing the manufacturing process, and even helping with the design. It doesn\u2019t matter if you are introducing a new T-shirt or if you have a full fashion brand, Gembah\u2019s team of experts is ready to be part of your journey. <\/span><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and let\u2019s talk about how we can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a cold hard fact in the world of fashion product design: It doesn\u2019t matter how amazing your design is if your manufacturer doesn\u2019t make it exactly how you want it. All that time researching, iterating, and prototyping goes out the window when you get a final product that doesn\u2019t match your vision. 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