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T-shirt tech pack: what it holds, and how to make one
A T-shirt tech pack is the set of pages a factory follows to make your tee: 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
- The T-shirt in 3D
- Free template
In the Studio, pick the T-shirt in step 1. Designing is free.
Inside a T-shirt tech pack
Each part answers a question the factory would ask.
- Flats: front and back drawings, with callouts for the neck, the sleeves, the hem and every print.
- Materials: the fabric, such as cotton jersey, and its weight in GSM (grams per square meter).
- The neck: a crew neck, or a ringer neck with contrast rib.
- 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 T-shirt needs
These are the points of measure for a T-shirt in our free tech pack template. Measure the tee lying flat.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Cotton jersey, and the weight
We cut and sew each tee from fabric, so you choose the weight and the fit.
- The fabric: cotton jersey, or another fabric you choose.
- The weight: the GSM you want. Most brands call a tee heavyweight from about 200 GSM.
- The fit: regular, boxy or oversized, made to your size chart.
Where each print goes
Give each print 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, DTG (direct-to-garment) printing, puff print, embroidery or heat transfer, for example.
- In the Studio: pick a spot such as the left chest, the full front, the full back or a sleeve, and set the size.
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 T-shirt tech pack?
The flats, the materials, the measurements, the artwork, the construction, and the labels and packaging.
Which measurements does a T-shirt need?
The body length, chest width, shoulder width, sleeve length, the neck width and drops, and more. Our free template lists them all.
Which fabric should a T-shirt tech pack name?
The fabric, such as cotton jersey, and its weight in GSM (grams per square meter).
Can I make a T-shirt tech pack for free?
Yes. Design the T-shirt 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.
Your request is ready
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.
contact@sharknits.com · +1 647 501 5424
Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a US corporate office near Chicago.