Simple T-Shirt Tech Pack for Manufacturing
A simple t shirt tech pack for manufacturing turns a menswear buying brief into instructions a China OEM factory can quote, sample, and use for production. It does not need elaborate design presentations, but it must identify the garment, define measurable requirements, and separate confirmed specifications from open questions. Start with a style reference, front and back technical views, a finished garment measurement table, a fabric callout, construction notes, decoration files, and label and packing instructions. MOQ is 100 pcs; confirm how sizes and colors can be allocated within that order. Samples take approximately 7 days once the brief and materials are confirmed, while bulk timing depends on quantity.
At a glance
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| T-shirt tech pack line | What to write | Why factories need it |
|---|---|---|
| Style and measurements | Style code, revision date, base size, finished garment measurements, measurement diagrams, grade rules, and agreed tolerances. | Establishes the fit target and gives sampling and inspection teams a consistent measurement method. |
| Fabric and rib | Fiber composition, knit structure, target GSM, color reference, finish, and separate neck rib specifications. | Supports material sourcing, costing, shrinkage planning, and assessment of whether the fabric suits the requested construction. |
| Construction | Neck attachment, shoulder stabilization, sleeve attachment, side seams, hem depths, stitch requirements, and thread color. | Defines assembly details that affect appearance, comfort, durability, and sewing cost. |
| Decoration | Artwork file reference, process, finished dimensions, colors, placement anchors, and approval requirements. | Allows the factory to assess production feasibility and reproduce the intended placement without guessing. |
| Labels and packing | Label artwork and positions, size identifiers, care information, folding, bagging, barcode allocation, and carton assortment. | Aligns garment finishing and shipment preparation with the buyer's destination and receiving requirements. |
1. Define the style, body fit, and finished garment measurements
Open the pack with a style code, product name, buyer contact, revision date, and a short intended-use statement, such as a men's regular-fit everyday jersey T-shirt. Add clear front and back technical views with callouts for the neck, sleeves, bottom hem, decoration, and labels. Explain whether the fit target comes from a physical reference, an existing approved pattern, or a new size specification. If you supply body measurements, label them as wearer measurements and state the intended ease separately. Factories need finished garment measurements to make and check the product; a chest body measurement alone does not establish the finished T-shirt width.
Create a point-of-measure table in one unit system, normally centimeters, with a base size and the ordered size range. Include half chest, body length, shoulder width, sleeve length, sleeve opening, neck width, and front neck drop where relevant. Define each measurement with a diagram: for example, specify where below the armhole half chest is measured and whether body length starts at the high shoulder point. Add size-to-size grade rules and propose tolerances for factory confirmation rather than assuming every measurement can share one allowance. State whether dimensions apply before or after laundering. Use the companion Clothing Tech Pack Checklist to check that measurement methods, size coverage, and revision details are complete.
2. Write fabric callouts and neck, sleeve, and hem instructions
Describe the main fabric with fiber composition, knit structure, target weight in GSM, color reference, and requested finish. For example, a proposed cotton single jersey specification still needs a confirmed weight, shade standard, and handfeel reference before it is sourcing-ready. Identify whether the buyer will supply fabric or the factory will source it, and request confirmation of availability and any material minimums. Specify neck rib separately, including composition, structure, finished band width, and color matching expectations. If shrinkage or twisting is a concern, define the verification method and acceptance criteria with the supplier. Do not insert assumed test results or claim certifications without supporting documentation for the relevant materials or goods.
Write construction notes beside the technical drawing so the sample room does not need to interpret a mood image. Define the neckline attachment, shoulder tape or other stabilization, sleeve attachment, side seam finish, and sleeve and bottom hem construction. State hem turn-up depths, visible stitch appearance, and thread color; if you require a particular stitch type, identify it clearly and ask the factory to confirm compatibility with the fabric. A reference sample can demonstrate details, but record the details you actually want repeated. The companion Custom T-Shirt Manufacturer page can help frame the supplier discussion about OEM capability, material sourcing, and which construction choices affect the quotation.
3. Locate decoration and specify every label
Attach production artwork as separate files and list each filename and revision in the clothing tech pack. Specify the proposed decoration process, finished artwork width and height, color references, and the garment sizes to which those dimensions apply. Locate decoration from repeatable garment landmarks, such as center front and a defined neckline seam point, rather than writing only chest print. Clarify whether artwork size stays constant across the size range or changes for selected sizes. Ask the factory to assess fine lines, small text, seam proximity, and fabric compatibility before sampling. For companion reading, How to Approve Clothing Print Strike-Offs explains the separate decoration approval step; a strike-off does not replace checking placement on the actual garment.
List all labels and trims in a small bill of materials, including the main brand label, size identification, care and composition label, hangtag, and any neck transfer. Give each item an artwork reference, dimensions, material or application method, location, and attachment instruction. State label placement from a defined seam and explain whether it is centered, inserted into a seam, or stitched onto the garment surface. The buyer should confirm destination-market labeling requirements and the accuracy of fiber and care information before artwork approval. Do not treat a supplier's generic care label as automatically suitable. If certification marks or other regulated claims are requested, require appropriate authorization and evidence before including them in production artwork.
4. Complete packing details and approve the production reference
Finish the pack with a size and color order matrix, folding instructions, individual packaging requirements, barcode allocation, and carton assortment rules. MOQ is 100 pcs, but buyers should confirm whether proposed colorways, fabric options, or custom trims introduce additional minimums before finalizing the assortment. Identify whether garments should be packed by solid size, mixed size, or another agreed ratio, and provide any warehouse-specific carton marking requirements. If you need a particular bag material, warning text, hangtag position, or scan-ready barcode, supply the specification instead of leaving it to a default. Ask the factory to flag packing assumptions in the quotation so low unit prices are not compared against materially different scopes.
Send the complete brief, artwork, measurement table, and material references together, then ask the factory to return a written list of open points. Samples take approximately 7 days once the brief and materials are confirmed; clarify shipping time and whether additional material sourcing or approval rounds change the schedule. Check the received sample against the pack for measurements, handfeel, neck behavior, seam appearance, decoration position, and labels. Record each correction by location and required action, issue a new revision, and identify the approved reference for production. Bulk lead time depends on quantity, so obtain a schedule for the confirmed order rather than assuming the sample timing applies. Agree any required production checks before authorizing bulk.
Send these details together
- Confirm the style code, revision date, base size, ordered size range, finished garment measurement diagrams, grade rules, and agreed tolerances before requesting a sample.
- Specify main fabric and neck rib separately, including composition, structure, GSM where applicable, color reference, finish, and any verification requirements that need supplier agreement.
- Document neck, shoulder, sleeve, side seam, and hem construction, with clear callouts for visible stitching, hem depths, stabilization, and thread colors.
- Supply final artwork references, decoration dimensions and placement anchors, label specifications, and buyer-confirmed destination-market labeling content without unsupported certification claims.
- Confirm the 100 pcs MOQ allocation, size and color quantities, packing rules, sample approval process, and quantity-dependent bulk schedule in writing.
This guide covers a basic menswear T-shirt clothing tech pack for China OEM sourcing, sampling, and production planning; it is not a substitute for destination-market legal advice or product-specific verification. Reprint permission is granted with attribution to clothingmanufacturerchina.com and sales@clothingmanufacturerchina.com.
Prepare a quote briefThe RFQ form prepares a WhatsApp message for you to review. For files, email sales@clothingmanufacturerchina.com.
Questions before sampling
What is the minimum information needed in a simple T-shirt tech pack?
At minimum, include a style identifier, front and back technical views, finished garment measurements with measurement methods, a fabric and rib specification, construction notes, decoration requirements, label details, and packing instructions. Add a revision date and identify any open questions. A factory may provide a preliminary estimate from less information, but unresolved material, fit, and finishing choices can change the final price and sample outcome. A simple pack should be concise, not incomplete.
Can I use body measurements or a reference T-shirt instead of a measurement table?
Use them as inputs, not substitutes for the final garment specification. Body measurements describe the intended wearer, while finished garment measurements include the fit allowance built into the product. A reference T-shirt helps communicate shape, fabric feel, and construction, but the factory and buyer should agree which attributes to copy. Convert the approved fit target into a measurement table with defined measuring points, size grading, and tolerances so sample approval and production checks use the same standard.
What MOQ and timing should I plan for when sending the tech pack?
Plan around an MOQ of 100 pcs and ask the factory to confirm the permitted size and color allocation, plus any separate material or trim minimums. Samples take approximately 7 days once the brief and materials are confirmed. Confirm whether delivery transit is additional and allow time for review or revisions. Bulk timing depends on quantity and should be confirmed against the approved specification, available materials, decoration process, and production schedule before making downstream delivery commitments.
What are your MOQ, sample time and bulk lead time?
MOQ is 100 pcs. Samples take 7 days. Bulk production lead time depends on order quantity.