Tech Packs
A complete 6-section tech pack template with real examples. Every field filled in — ready to adapt for your next production order with Chinese factories.
Tech Pack Flow — 6 Critical Sections
Cover Sheet
→Construction
→Material BOM
→Color Spec
→Size Grading
→Packaging
01
Cover Sheet
Project identity and key specs at a glance
Style NameSS25-CC001 Chelsea Boot
SeasonSpring/Summer 2025
CategoryWomen's Ankle Boot
Target Price (FOB)¥145.00
FactoryChengdu Meijiali Shoes Co., Ltd.
Delivery DateMarch 15, 2025
02
Construction Spec
How the shoe is built — the most critical page
Construction MethodCemented + Lasted
Last CodeWM-CHEL-07 (Almond Toe, EU 37-42)
Heel Height55mm Stacked Leather + 10mm Top Lift
Shank1.2mm Spring Steel, Full Length
Insole2mm Non-Woven + 3mm Memory Foam
OutsoleTPU Injection, 3mm Tread, #TR-445
03
Material BOM
Bill of Materials — every component with supplier code
Upper: Kid Suede1.0mm, #KS-Burgundy, Wenzhou Huanyu
Lining: Pigskin0.6mm, #PS-Natural, Chengdu Jinli
Sock: PU + Memory Foam3mm, #MF-Grey, Dongguan Hongda
Elastic Gore55mm width, #EG-Black, Xiamen Elastic
Pull TabFull Grain Leather, #FG-DarkBrown
AdhesiveWater-based PU, #WB-200, Nanfang
04
Color & Finish Spec
Pantone references and surface treatment details
Upper ColorPantone 19-1535 TCX (Suede Dye)
Outsole ColorPantone 19-0303 TCX (TPU Masterbatch)
Edge Finish3-coat Burnished, #EF-Mahogany
HardwareAntique Brass, 0.3μm Plating
ThreadMara 70, #730 (Dark Brown), 10 SPI
Logo TreatmentDebossed Blind, 0.8mm Depth
05
Size Run & Grading
Measurement specifications for each size
Size RangeEU 36-41 (6 sizes)
Base SizeEU 38 (All specs based on this size)
Length Grade+6.67mm per full size
Width Grade+1.5mm per full size
Bottom Grade+4mm per full size
Half SizesYes — 36.5, 37.5, 38.5, 39.5, 40.5
06
Packaging Spec
Box, tissue, silica gel — every detail for retail delivery
Shoe Box2-piece flip, 350g grey board, matte lamination
Tissue Paper17gsm, unbleached, 2 sheets per pair
Silica Gel2 x 5g packets per pair, cobalt-free
Shoe BagNon-woven, drawstring, printed logo
Hang Tag350g art card, 50x90mm, jute string
Carton7-ply, 12-pair pack, 48x32x30cm
5 Tech Pack Mistakes That Cost You 3+ Sample Rounds
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Missing Pantone codes
Factory guesses color → 3 rounds of samples wasted
✓ Fix: Always provide Pantone TCX (textile) code + physical swatch
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No last code specified
Factory uses their default last → wrong shape
✓ Fix: Provide last model # or send reference shoe
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BOM without supplier codes
Factory substitutes cheaper materials
✓ Fix: Specify supplier + product code for every BOM line
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Grading not specified
Size 36 fits, size 41 falls apart
✓ Fix: Always provide grading rules with base size measurements
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No packaging spec
Shoes arrive in wrong boxes → retail rejection
✓ Fix: Include full packaging section — box, tissue, carton
How a Complete Tech Pack Saves You Money
3-4
Sample rounds WITHOUT a proper tech pack
1-2
Sample rounds WITH a complete tech pack
¥15K+
Saved per style in sample costs & time