A tech pack is the single document that tells a factory exactly what to make. The clearer it is, the fewer samples you pay for.

What to include

• Technical drawings with dimensions and tolerances.

• Bill of materials: leather, lining, hardware, thread, filler.

• Colours: Pantone references or physical swatches.

• Construction: stitch length, thread, reinforcement points, edge finish.

• Hardware: buckle or zip type, material and finish.

• Branding: logo placement and method, such as emboss, foil or metal plate.

• Packaging and labels.

• Quantity and target price.

A useful shortcut

Add photos of reference samples you like, with notes on what to copy and what to change. Pictures remove ambiguity faster than paragraphs.