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Free Sportswear Tech Pack Template

A nine-section tech pack you can fill in and send with any quote request: cover sheet, flat sketches, bill of materials, measurements with tolerances, construction, labels, artwork, grading and a revision log. Below it, a worked example for a made-up garment.

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Formats: Excel workbook and printable PDF
Sections: 9, from cover sheet to revision log
Example: Worked tech pack for a made-up garment
Cost: Free, no sign-up
Works with: Any manufacturer

This free tech pack template has every section a sportswear manufacturer asks for: cover sheet, flat sketches, bill of materials, measurements with tolerances, construction details, labels and packaging, artwork placement, grading notes and a revision log. Download it, fill it in and send it with your quote request.

A tech pack tells a factory exactly what to make, so the quote and the first sample match your intent. The step-by-step explanation is in our guide to creating a sportswear tech pack; this page gives you the working files and a complete example to copy from.

You do not need every section to be perfect. If you only have a reference image or a rough sketch, send that: the ordering process includes a sample round where details get settled.

Downloads

Download the template

Excel workbook (.xlsx)

10 sheets: how to use, then sections 1 to 9. Editable. 16 KB.

Printable PDF

A4 landscape blank form, six pages. Print and fill in by hand. 137 KB.

See the worked example

A complete example for a made-up garment, section by section, below.

Worked example

A complete tech pack, section by section

The example below is for a generic short-sleeve training tee. Every figure is made up to show how a section is filled in. It is not a real order, a Nyxlete specification or a quote.

Example: not a real order. Fabric, sizes, measurements and tolerances are illustrative only. Replace every value with your own and agree real specifications with your supplier.

Cover sheet

Example: not a real order

Identifies the style on one page: name, number, season, fabric and colourways.

Style name: Example training tee
Style number: EX-TEE-001
Season / drop: Spring 2027 (example)
Garment type: Short-sleeve crew-neck training tee, unisex fit
Main fabric: Polyester jersey knit, target 150 GSM (example)
Colourways: A: Navy body, white trim. B: Black body, grey trim
Size run: S, M, L, XL (base size M)
Order quantity: Per colourway and size, set when you request a quote
Decoration: Chest logo, back neck label print (see Artwork)
Tech pack version: v3 (see Revision log)
Prepared by: Brand name / designer name
Date issued: 2026-10-02

Flat sketches

Example: not a real order

Front, back and detail views laid flat, not on a model. Use callouts to point at seams, collars, pockets and trims.

Front flat sketch goes here

Callouts for this view

Crew neck with 1x1 rib collar, 2 cm wide
Set-in sleeve, flatlock seams at shoulder and side
Straight hem, coverstitch finish
Chest logo position marked on front view
Back neck label sits centred below collar seam

Also add: back flat, detail views (neck, hem, sleeve opening).

Bill of materials

Example: not a real order

Every material and trim in one garment, with specification, placement and colour.

#	Component	Specification	Placement / use	Colour	Qty per garment	Source / supplier
1	Main fabric	Polyester jersey knit, target 150 GSM	Body, sleeves	A: Navy. B: Black	Set at pattern stage	To be confirmed
2	Collar rib	Polyester/elastane 1x1 rib	Neckline	A: White. B: Grey	Set at pattern stage	To be confirmed
3	Sewing thread	Polyester, colour matched to fabric	All seams	Match fabric	1 set	To be confirmed
4	Main label	Woven or printed neck label with brand name	Back neck, centred	Brand colours	1	Brand-supplied or supplier-made
5	Care and content label	Printed satin, fibre content and care symbols	Left side seam, 10 cm above hem	White	1	To be confirmed
6	Hang tag	Card tag with string loop and size sticker	Neck label loop	Brand colours	1	Brand-supplied or supplier-made
7	Polybag	Clear polybag with suffocation warning	Individual packing	Clear	1	To be confirmed

Measurements and tolerances

Example: not a real order

Finished garment measurements in cm, laid flat, with a tolerance column. M is the base size.

Code	Point of measure	How to measure	S	M (base)	L	XL	Tolerance (+/-)
A	Chest width	Straight across, 2.5 cm below the armhole seam	50.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	1.0
B	Body length (HPS)	High point shoulder to hem, along the front	69.0	71.0	73.0	75.0	1.0
C	Shoulder width	Shoulder seam point to point, across the back	44.0	45.5	47.0	48.5	0.5
D	Sleeve length	Shoulder seam point to sleeve hem	21.0	22.0	23.0	24.0	0.5
E	Sleeve opening	Straight across the sleeve hem, relaxed	17.0	18.0	19.0	20.0	0.5
F	Hem width	Straight across the hem, relaxed	50.0	52.0	54.0	56.0	1.0
G	Neck width	Inside edge of collar seam to seam	17.0	17.5	18.0	18.5	0.5
H	Front neck drop	HPS to the collar seam at centre front	8.5	9.0	9.5	10.0	0.5

How tolerances work

Tolerance is the amount a finished garment may differ from the stated measurement and still pass. It is written as plus or minus, for example +/- 1.0 cm.
Tighter tolerances suit fit-critical points such as the neck and shoulder; looser ones are normal on long, stretchy panels such as body length. Stretch fabrics and relaxed versus stretched measurement change what is realistic.
The figures in this example are illustrative only. They are not a Nyxlete standard. Agree real tolerances with your supplier for every point of measure, in writing, before the first sample.

Common points of measure

Tops

Chest widthBody lengthShoulder widthSleeve lengthSleeve openingHem widthNeck widthNeck drop

Bottoms

Waist (relaxed and stretched)HipFront riseBack riseInseamThighLeg opening

Hoodies and jackets

Cuff openingHood heightZip lengthPocket opening

Construction details

Example: not a real order

Stitch types, seam finishes and reinforcement, plus anything that must not change between sample and bulk.

Area	Construction detail
Shoulder seams	Flatlock, stabilised with clear tape
Side seams and sleeve seams	Flatlock, no twist; match stripes and panels where relevant
Neckline	1x1 rib collar, 2 cm finished, topstitched flat with coverstitch
Sleeve hem	Coverstitch, 1.5 cm turn-up
Body hem	Coverstitch, 2 cm turn-up
Stress points	Check shoulder and underarm seams; add reinforcement notes if the sample shows seam strain
Stitch settings	Stitch density and thread tension agreed with the supplier on the first sample
Do not change	Anything that must stay identical between approved sample and bulk, for example collar width and label position

Labels and packaging

Example: not a real order

Main, size and care labels, hang tags, folding, bagging and cartons.

Item	Content / detail	Placement	Notes
Main label	Brand name and logo	Back neck, centred, 1 cm below collar seam	Printed or woven; supply artwork as vector
Size label	Size letter (S, M, L, XL)	Inside back neck or inside side seam	Use the same size code as the size chart
Care and content label	Fibre content, care symbols, country of origin	Left side seam, 10 cm above hem	Check what your destination market requires before finalising text
Hang tag	Brand tag, style number, barcode if required	Attached at neck label loop	State barcode format if a retailer needs one
Folding and bagging	Fold in thirds, one piece per polybag	Individual packing	Polybag warning text where required for your market
Cartons	Quantity per carton, carton marking, size mix per carton	Outer packing	Record carton counts on the packing list

Artwork and placement notes

Example: not a real order

One row per logo or print: where it sits, how big, which method and which colours. Supply artwork as vector files.

Location	Artwork	Size (W x H)	Position	Method	Colours
Left chest	Brand logo, vector file attached	8 cm x 3 cm	Centred 7 cm below HPS, 8 cm from centre front	Heat transfer	Single colour, Pantone reference to be added
Back neck	Brand wordmark	5 cm x 1.5 cm	Centred, 1 cm below collar seam	Printed label	White on colourway A, grey on colourway B
Sleeve	Not used on this style	-	-	-	-

Grading notes (size run)

Example: not a real order

Name the base size and how each measurement changes per size step across the run.

Point of measure	Grade per size step (cm)	Notes
A Chest width	2.0	Full grade between each size
B Body length (HPS)	2.0	Length grades in the same step as width in this example
C Shoulder width	1.5	Shoulders grade less than the body
D Sleeve length	1.0	Short sleeve, small grade
E Sleeve opening	1.0	Keep the sleeve hem proportionate to the arm
F Hem width	2.0	Matches chest grade
G Neck width	0.5	Neck grades the least
H Front neck drop	0.5	Small grade, check with each fit sample

Size run: S, M, L, XL

Name the base size (the size the first sample is made in) and grade up and down from it.
State the size run you need and the quantity per size when you request a quote.
Say whether the chart gives finished garment measurements or body measurements. They are not interchangeable.

Revision log

Example: not a real order

Record every change after the first issue so everyone works from the current version.

Rev	Date	By	Change	Status
v1	2026-09-20	Designer	First issue to supplier for quote	Superseded
v2	2026-09-27	Designer	Collar rib width changed from 2.5 cm to 2.0 cm after sample 1	Superseded
v3	2026-10-02	Designer	Sleeve opening +0.5 cm on all sizes after fit check	Current

How to use it

From blank template to quote request

1. Download

Take the Excel file to edit on screen, or the PDF to print and fill in by hand.

2. Fill in what you know

Overwrite the grey example rows. Skip a section if you have nothing yet, and say so.

3. Attach artwork

Add flat sketches and send logos as vector files (AI, EPS or PDF).

4. Send it

Attach it to your quote request. Version the file and log changes as the sample round progresses.

FAQ

Tech pack template: common questions

New to tech packs? Read how to create a sportswear tech pack, then see how an order runs from brief to bulk.

Is the sportswear tech pack template really free?

Yes. You can download the Excel and PDF versions without signing up and use them for your own products, including commercial work. A link back to this page is appreciated but not required. The template is generic, so it works with any manufacturer.

Do I need a finished tech pack before I ask for a quote?

No. A full tech pack gives the most accurate quote and a sample closer to what you pictured, but Nyxlete can also start from a reference image, a garment you already own or a rough sketch with a few notes. The template helps you fill in what is missing.

What tolerance should I write in the measurement table?

There is no single right figure. Tolerance depends on the point of measure, the garment and the fabric, and stretch fabrics behave differently from woven ones. The numbers in the worked example are illustrative only. Agree tolerances with your supplier for every point of measure, in writing, before the first sample.

Can I edit the template and send it to any manufacturer?

Yes. The Excel file has one sheet per section so you can add rows, change columns and attach artwork. Keep a version number on the cover and log every change on the revision sheet so that nobody works from an outdated copy.

Usage terms

Free to use, attribution appreciated

You may download, copy, edit and use this template for your own products, personal or commercial, and share it with your suppliers. It is free. If you publish it or build on it, a link back to this page is appreciated, though not required.

The template is a generic educational tool. It is not legal, compliance or testing advice, and the example data is made up.

Attribution (optional)

Template from <a href="https://nyxlete.com/tech-pack-template">Nyxlete</a>

Next steps

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How to create a tech pack

What goes in each section, and why.

How ordering works

Brief, quote, sample in 8–10 days, then bulk.

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