A simple t-shirt tech pack for manufacturing is the best place to learn the format. A tee has few parts, so you can see every section of a tech pack clearly without getting lost. This is what a t-shirt tech pack needs to go to a factory, section by section.
If you are new to the format, read what a tech pack is first, then follow the full how to create a tech pack guide.
Technical Flats
Start with clean, to-scale line drawings: a front view and a back view of the tee. Add callouts for anything specific, like a chest print, a woven label, or a particular hem. For a t-shirt this is simple, which is exactly why it is a good first project.
Points of Measurement
This is the heart of a t-shirt tech pack. List the measurements for your base size, then grade them across your range. The standard points for a tee are:
- Chest width, measured 1 inch below the armhole
- Body length, from the high point of the shoulder to the hem
- Shoulder width
- Sleeve length
- Sleeve opening
- Neck width
- Neck drop (front and back)
- Bottom hem width
Measure every style the same way so the factory reads your specs consistently. Our spec sheets guide and how to take body measurements cover this in more detail.
Bill of Materials
A tee's BOM is short:
- Main fabric: composition and weight (for example, 100% cotton, 180gsm)
- Neck rib or binding
- Thread
- Brand label, size label, and care label
Note the placement and color of each. Fabric weight matters most here, since it defines how the tee feels.
Construction Details
Spell out how the tee is assembled: neckline finish (ribbed crew, bound, or coverstitched), shoulder taping, sleeve hems, side seams, and the bottom hem. Note the stitch type for each so the factory matches your intent.
Print and Artwork
If your tee has a print, include the artwork, the exact placement and size, the colors, and the print method (screen print, DTG, or other). Vague print specs are one of the most common reasons a tee sample comes back wrong.
Colorways, Labels, and Packaging
List each color version of the tee with reference codes, then document your labels and how the finished garment should be folded and packed.
The Fast Way to Build It
A t-shirt tech pack is simple, but doing it by hand still takes time. You have two shortcuts:
- Start from our free tech pack template, which already has every section above.
- Have Aria, Tchpack's AI assistant, build the tech pack from a sketch or photo, then get matched with a manufacturer to make it.
Once your tee is specced, the same factory search applies as any garment. See how to find a clothing manufacturer when you are ready to produce.