How I can turn your idea into reality
All you need to know about tech packs for lingerie
Have you ever had an idea to launch a lingerie brand, or had an idea to solve a piece of the lingerie brand market that isn’t out there yet. Then you are in the right place. I support people like yourselves from start to finish. So, how do you begin?
If you’ve got a sketch or images of lingerie annotated, say ‘I like this neckline but would like my design to be higher’ then I can work wiht that, the more infomration you have the better, but anything I don’t understand I will walk you through the options and send images so you know exactly what I am asking about.
I have two types of packages I can offer you:
A tech pack - this consists of technical drawings front and back (and more if you have complicated designs), a construction page, a BOM page (bill of materials), labels page, packing page and a spec sheet (a list of all the measurements across all the sizes) . Be aware the spec sheet will change from sample to sample as it gets fitted. Why do the spec sheet then I hear you ask? Doing a spec sheet from the start helps if you are going into bigger sizes so the factory know how you would like the garment grading even if the sizes change measurements. It also gives the factory a good idea from the get go on an idea on fabric and component consumption. If you don’t know all the details to go into a tech pack, eg the labels, don’t worry thery are the last thing that you need, and I am open to adding things onto your tech pack after it is complete.
When it comes to the factory using your tech pack, don’t be alarmed if they want to do their own, this doesn’t mean you have a rubbish techpack, often factories will pull together a techpack internally so they can work efficiently. Why bother with a tech pack if the factory will do one? Manufacturers are inundated with people approaching them for costs, they are much likely to answer your questions if they know you are serious about producing an order. If you just approach them they have nothing to look at, don’t know how complicated your design is, and don’t know if to pursue your enquiry at all. It is also more cost effective to get a techpack made first rather than just approach a factory. I have worked with numerous clients that after receiving a sample back from the factory weren’t happy at all so they sourced a new factory, if they had gone directly to the factory then they would be at the beginning again and would have to pay out again for a tech pack.
A tech pack with manufacturing - With this package you get all of above but as well as getting the tech pack you get me project managing your order through the factory, so this means help with sourcing a factory, getting samples, measuring and fitting and checking against the techpack to make sure the amount of sampling you have to pay for is minimal. Can help sourcing fabrics, answering questions from the factory, ensuring you get the sample you require. I also cc you in on all correspondents, ensure the factory sticks to the time line and then do a weekly report, so you know exactly where you are with everything. Regarding payment - you don;t pay your final installemtn until a bulk order has placed wiht the factory and you are happy.
Which option do I choose? It all depends on what you are wanting, some people like to go it alone and take their time with it all, others want a deadline of when they will be launching, or simply don’t have the time it takes to get lingerie through a manufacturer and stumble when the factory asks them to make a decision. It all depends on circumstances, your time availability and your funds. If you do pick option one please note that I do offer mentoring if you do get stuck and need help. You are never alone to bring in a full collection if you don’t need to.
What next? If you think you want to launch a product or collection then please get in touch, I’m happy to send out a price list so even if you are not at the stage of committing you have a rough idea of what it may cost and plan from there. I love helping people with their idea, and you don’t need any prior experience to begin, in fact sometimes not having any knowledge can often help as you are not stuck to the boundaries that the traditional designer has learnt.