How Much Does a Tech Pack Cost?
- tatyana0621
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
Published August 22, 2026 · Last updated August 22, 2026
A tech pack for a single garment typically runs $400–$1,000, depending on complexity. Accessories and handbags run higher, from $1,000–$2,500+. Here's the actual tech pack cost breakdown, not a vague "it depends."
Tech pack cost by garment type
Garment type | Tech pack | 3D model | Bundle (both) |
Basic (t-shirts, tanks, simple skirts) | $400 | — | $750 |
Most garments (pants, leggings, sweatshirts, dresses, blouses, kidswear) | $600 | $550 | $1,000 |
Complex (denim, blazers, outerwear, swimwear, corsets) | $800–$1,000 | $900 | from $1,500 |
Handbags (totes, clutches, flap bags) | $1,000 | $1,000 | from $1,800 |
Other accessories (backpacks, duffles, diaper bags, convertible features) | from $1,500 | from $1,000 | from $2,500 |
Caps / beanies | $600 / $400 | — | — |
Two-piece sets count as two tech packs, since each piece is its own construction. High-end leather handbags run a flat $1,100.
Why the range is so wide
A tech pack isn't a flat-rate service because the amount of engineering varies wildly by garment:
A simple tee has one pattern, minimal construction detail, and few callouts.
A pair of jeans has multiple pattern pieces, topstitching specs, hardware placement, wash instructions, and often multiple fabrications.
A convertible bag might need three or four construction variations documented in one pack.
You're paying for the hours it takes to spec the garment completely enough that a factory can produce it without guessing — not for a template with your logo on it.
What's actually included
A tech pack quote typically covers:
Flat sketches (front, back, and any interior/detail views)
Full spec sheet with measurements, by size if grading is included
Construction details and stitch callouts
Materials, trims, and hardware specs
Colorway and print application charts
Graphic design is a separate line item — a tech pack documents construction and specs, not artwork.
Do you need a tech pack and a 3D model?
Not always, but there's a reason bundles exist: when a tech pack and a CLO3D model are built from the same set of measurements, they can't contradict each other. If you're going straight to sampling with a factory you already trust, a tech pack alone is often enough. If you're still refining fit, pitching to buyers, or want a photorealistic render before you cut fabric, the 3D model earns its cost fast — it's usually cheaper than a physical sample round.
What about caps and beanies?
If you're sourcing them as blanks from a manufacturer's existing catalog, you don't need a tech pack at all — that's a $0 line item. You only need one if you're customizing the construction itself.
A note on turnaround
Garments typically take 2–3 weeks; handbags and accessories run 3–5 weeks, since there's more pattern engineering involved. Add-ons like an extra revision round or a turntable video are priced separately and don't affect the base timeline.
Bottom line
If you want a real number instead of a range, the fastest path is a free 15-minute discovery call — send a sketch or reference image and you'll get an actual quote, not a guess.
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