Washed Hoodie Color Approval: Lab Dips to Shade Bands
Separate base shade, washed appearance and production variation. Use physical samples and written color approvals before releasing hoodie orders.
Tech Packs & Sampling
Tech packs and garment sampling turn a design brief into a controlled production reference. This collection explains the information a manufacturer needs, how to communicate revisions and what to approve before bulk production.
Read the clothing tech pack guide for specifications and the garment sampling process for development stages. Record measurements, material references, artwork placement and construction details. Keep revision dates clear so the brand and factory work from the same approved version.
STX Garment reviews tech packs and garment sampling requirements for apparel brands in Dongguan, China. Explore sample development and bulk production. Sample approval should confirm materials, fit and decoration as well as appearance. Send your tech pack or reference images to discuss requirements, missing specifications and a project-specific schedule.
Guides in this topic
Garment Sampling Process: From Prototype to Bulk Approval
Garment sampling turns a design brief into an approved production reference. The useful sequence depends on the product and project risk: confirm the specification, make the necessary sample, record corrections and approve the final materials and construction before bulk release.
How to Prepare a Clothing Tech Pack for Manufacturing
A clothing tech pack is the controlled specification for a garment. It turns a design concept into measurements, materials, construction details and approval requirements that a manufacturer can review. A useful pack removes ambiguity; it does not need unnecessary pages or invented detail.
Clothing Manufacturing Lead Time: 2026 B2B Factory Guide
Plan clothing manufacturing around material readiness, sample approval, bulk production, inspection and delivery. STX Garment’s usual planning ranges are 7–10 days for sampling and 30–45 days for bulk production, subject to project review. Confirm each stage’s start conditions and agreed dates; sourcing, revisions and transport may require additional time. Factory completion and warehouse arrival are separate milestones. Use a complete specification and written approvals to build the schedule for your order.