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Hoodie tech pack: what it holds, and how to make one
A hoodie tech pack is the set of pages a factory follows to make your hoodie: the flats, the materials, the measurements, the artwork, the construction, and the labels and packaging. Start it for free in our Design Studio, add the measurements in our free template, or order with us and we make it for free.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- Pullover and zip hoodies in 3D
- Free template
In the Studio, pick the pullover or zip hoodie in step 1. Designing is free.
The parts of a hoodie tech pack
Each part answers a question the factory would ask.
- Flats: front and back drawings, with callouts for the hood, the pocket, the drawcord and every print.
- Materials: the body fabric, such as cotton French terry or fleece, and its weight in GSM (grams per square meter).
- Trims: the rib for the cuffs and the hem band, the drawcord and its tips, and a zipper for a zip hoodie.
- Measurements: the points of measure for each size, with a tolerance.
- Artwork: each logo or print, with its method, placement, size and colors.
- Construction: the seams, the stitches and the finishing.
- Labels and packaging: the neck label, the care label, the hang tag and the polybag.
The measurements a hoodie needs
These are the points of measure for a hoodie in our free tech pack template. Measure the hoodie lying flat. The zipper length is for a zip hoodie.
| Point of measure | How to measure |
|---|---|
| Body length | From the high point shoulder (HPS) straight down to the bottom edge |
| Chest width | 1 in (2.5 cm) below the armhole, edge to edge |
| Waist width | At the narrowest point, edge to edge |
| Bottom width | Along the bottom edge, relaxed, edge to edge |
| Shoulder width | Shoulder seam to shoulder seam |
| Sleeve length | From the shoulder point to the end of the cuff |
| Armhole | Straight, from the shoulder point to the underarm |
| Bicep width | 1 in (2.5 cm) below the armhole, fold to fold |
| Sleeve opening | At the cuff edge, relaxed |
| Cuff height | Cuff or rib, top to bottom |
| Hem band height | Hem rib or band, top to bottom |
| Neck width | Seam to seam at the neckline |
| Front neck drop | From the HPS line to the center front neck seam |
| Back neck drop | From the HPS line to the center back neck seam |
| Hood height | From the neck seam to the top of the hood |
| Hood width | At the widest point, edge to edge |
| Pocket width | At the widest point |
| Pocket height | Top to bottom |
| Zipper length | From the top stop to the bottom stop |
French terry or fleece, and the weight
Most hoodies are cotton or cotton blend French terry or fleece.
- French terry: it has small loops inside.
- Fleece: it is brushed inside, so it is softer and warmer.
- The weight: it is given in GSM, such as 500 GSM French terry for a heavyweight hoodie.
- Swatches: two fabrics with the same GSM can feel different, so ask for swatches.
Where each logo goes
Give each logo a size and a spot, in inches or centimeters.
- A fixed point: measure from a point like the high point shoulder (HPS).
- The method: screen printing, puff print, embroidery or rhinestones, for example.
- In the Studio: pick a spot such as the left chest, the full back, the sleeves or the hood, and set the size.
Start your hoodie tech pack in 3D
Pick the pullover hoodie or the zip hoodie in step 1. Both turn in 3D. Then get the detailed PDF spec sheet in step 6.
Sample pages from a varsity jacket design
This is the PDF of a varsity jacket design, marked SAMPLE. It has three pages.
What is free, and what costs $20
Designing, the preview picture and the quote are free. The PDF is $20, one time.
- DesigningFree. You do not need an account to design.
- Preview pictureFree. The front and the back, with the color names, marked PREVIEW. It is about 1000 pixels wide.
- Design fileFree. It opens your design in the Studio again.
- Your emailBoth free downloads ask for your email first. Sign in with Google, or type the 6-digit code we email you. There is no password. A copy of each download comes to your inbox.
- Saved designsSign in to save your designs and open them on any device.
- Detailed PDF spec sheet$20, one time, on a secure payment page. It downloads at once. We also email it to you, with a link that works for 30 days.
- In the PDFA cover, large views of every side, and front and back flat drawings. Every color with its hex code, and your own color code if you type one. The fabric. Each logo and text with its spot, size and technique, such as print or embroidery. A list of checks before production.
- Not in the PDFIt has no measurement chart. Measurements go in our free tech pack template, or we take them from you with your order.
- Production quoteFree. Send your design to us from the Studio.
- With an orderIf you bought the PDF, the $20 comes off your order. We make the full tech pack for free.
Questions buyers ask
What goes in a hoodie tech pack?
The flats, the materials, the measurements, the artwork, the construction, and the labels and packaging.
Which measurements does a hoodie need?
The body length, chest width, shoulder width, sleeve length, the hood height and width, and more. Our free template lists them all.
Which fabric should a hoodie tech pack name?
The body fabric, such as French terry or fleece, and its weight in GSM (grams per square meter).
Can I make a hoodie tech pack for free?
Yes. Design the hoodie for free in our Design Studio, and fill in our free tech pack template.
Does the PDF have measurements?
No. It has no measurement chart. Add your measurements in our free tech pack template, or order with us and we make the full tech pack for free.
Do you make the tech pack for me?
Yes, for free, when you order production with us.
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Send it to us on WhatsApp, or copy it into an email to contact@sharknits.com.
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Attach your files when you send it.
What happens next
- We reply with questions and a quote.
- We make one sample for you to check.
- You approve it, and we make your order.
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Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a US corporate office near Chicago.