Hoodie Tech Pack Template: Pages, Fields and Specs to Send

Hoodie tech pack template pages should cover the flat sketch, a 320–450 GSM body fabric and matching rib, hood and pocket construction, a graded measurement chart with ±1–2 cm tolerances, artwork placement, labels and packing. A complete pack usually cuts sampling to 1–2 rounds of about 10–20 days each.

A hoodie tech pack is the brief a factory works from. When it is complete, the first sample looks close to what you imagined and the quote is accurate. When it is thin, the factory fills the gaps with its own defaults: its stock fleece, its standard hood and its usual rib, and you spend weeks correcting them. This template lists the pages and fields a hoodie needs, in the order a product developer reads them.

What is a hoodie tech pack template?

A hoodie tech pack template is a structured set of pages that documents every detail a factory needs to quote, sample and produce a hooded sweatshirt: sketches, bill of materials, construction, measurements, artwork, labels and packing. A typical pack runs 8–15 pages, specifies a 320–450 GSM body fabric, lists 15–25 points of measure and helps keep sampling to 1–2 rounds.

Page 1: Cover and style summary

Start with one page that identifies the style: style name and number, season, size range, colourways, target fabric, target retail price and the date and version of the pack. Add a short description, for example "boxy heavyweight pullover hoodie, double-layer hood, dropped shoulder, garment-dyed". Version control matters. Every time something changes, update the version number so the factory never samples from an old file.

Page 2: Flat sketches and callouts

Include front, back and side flats, plus close-up flats of the hood and pocket. Use callouts for seam types, topstitch widths and any special details such as side-seam panels, a thumb-hole cuff or a hidden phone pocket. Keep artwork out of the flats so the construction stays readable; artwork has its own page.

Page 3: Bill of materials

List every material with its supplier reference if you have one:

• Body fabric: composition, structure (brushed fleece or french terry), GSM, and finish such as pre-shrunk, enzyme or brushed.
• Rib: composition and GSM, usually 1x1 or 2x2 rib matched to the body colour. See our hoodie rib, cuff and hem specification for rib options.
• Hood lining: self fabric, jersey or none.
• Drawcord, tips and eyelets: width, material, length and finish.
• Thread: shade-match or contrast.
• Labels and tags: main label, size label, care label and hang tag.

If you are unsure which weight to choose, our hoodie fleece GSM guide compares common weights.

Page 4: Construction details

This page answers the questions a sewing team asks. How is the hood built: two-panel or three-panel, single or double layer? How is the pocket attached and what is its depth? Are shoulders set-in, dropped or raglan? Which seams are overlocked, flatlocked or coverstitched, and how many stitches per inch? Is the hem banded with rib or self fabric? Hood shape is a frequent source of rework, so include hood height and width and how the hood should sit when worn; our hood volume measurement guide shows how to measure it.

Have a hoodie tech pack ready? Weavnora develops hoodies and sweatshirts from buyer packs or reference garments. See our OEM hoodie and sweatshirt development page, then send your tech pack for a quote and sampling timeline.

Page 5: Measurement chart and tolerances

The measurement chart is the most important page for fit. Define each point of measure with a short "how to measure" note, give the sample size measurement, the grading rule to other sizes and a tolerance. Typical points include body length from HPS, chest width 2 cm below armhole, sweep, shoulder width, sleeve length, armhole, cuff width and height, hem rib height, hood height, hood width, neck width and pocket width, depth and position. State whether measurements are before or after wash.

Page 6: Artwork and placement

Give each print or embroidery its own block: technique, size in cm, placement measured from a fixed point such as HPS or centre front, colours with Pantone or thread references, and the file name. Note whether placement grades across sizes or stays fixed. For puff print or embroidery on fleece, ask for a strike-off before the sample.

Page 7: Labels, packing and compliance

Specify the position and attachment of the main label and size label, the care label content and language, the hang tag and how it is attached, folding method, polybag type and warnings, and carton marks. Include any compliance requirements for your market, such as fibre content and care symbols.

Tech pack vs reference sample: which option fits?

Some brands start from a reference hoodie instead of a full pack. Compare the two with clear criteria before you decide.

The trade-offs are preparation time versus accuracy. A reference garment is fast but leaves fabric and finishing to the factory, while a full pack takes longer upfront and saves rounds later. A common middle route is a reference hoodie plus a one-page measurement chart and a bill of materials. Our tech pack template for T-shirt manufacturers follows the same logic for tees.

What mistakes make hoodie tech packs fail?

The most common failures are a measurement chart without tolerances, missing before-wash or after-wash notes on washed styles, a hood described only by a sketch, rib colour not specified, and artwork without size or placement references. Another frequent problem is mixing versions: comments from the sample review are written in email, not in the pack, so the next sample repeats the old mistake. Record every comment in the pack and issue a new version.

How do you use the pack during sampling?

Send the pack with your RFQ so the quote reflects your real spec. When the sample arrives, measure it against the chart, photograph it on a form or model, and mark every deviation with the measured value. Return a revised pack with a clear comment table. Once approved, the pack becomes the reference for bulk inspection. For the wider process from brief to bulk, see the custom hoodie and sweatshirt manufacturing hub.

Hoodie tech pack template: typical specs and key numbers

These are typical industry estimate ranges, not quotes; confirm actual figures with your supplier for your fabric, quantity and destination.

Key takeaways

• A hoodie tech pack usually runs 8–15 pages, from cover to packing.
• The bill of materials must list body fabric GSM, rib, hood lining and trims.
• Hood construction and measurements cause most rework; document them in detail.
• Every point of measure needs a tolerance and a before/after-wash note.
• Record all sample comments in a new version of the pack.

Request a hoodie quote with your tech pack

Send your hoodie tech pack, reference photos or a sample garment through our quote request form. We review the pack, flag missing fields and reply with price, sampling time and MOQ, which depends on style and fabric.