— Design & Tech Pack
From sketch to production-ready tech pack
We translate your concepts into precise technical documentation — so every detail is captured before a single stitch is made.
— What we do
Design development that bridges concept and production
Most production issues start long before the factory floor — they start with incomplete tech packs. CAI's design development service builds the technical foundation your production depends on, from initial sketches through fully graded, factory-ready documentation.
Whether you're launching a new line or refining an existing style, our team works with you to capture every construction detail, material spec, and measurement tolerance — so your manufacturing partners produce exactly what you designed.
— Capabilities
End-to-end design & technical services
From initial concept to factory-ready files — every stage of technical development managed under one roof.
Design consultation
Collaborative sessions to refine your concept, define the target market, and establish design direction before any technical work begins.
Tech pack development
Comprehensive technical packages with construction details, measurements, stitching specs, and material callouts — everything a factory needs to produce your design accurately.
Pattern grading
Precise size grading across your full size range, ensuring consistent fit and proportions from XS through 5XL or any custom size spec.
CAD & digitization
Digital pattern creation and conversion from hand-drawn sketches to production-ready CAD files, compatible with industry-standard cutting systems.
— What you receive
Your complete design package
Complete tech pack PDF
Full technical specification document with flat sketches, construction details, colorways, and placement artwork.
Graded pattern set
Digitized and graded patterns across your full size range, ready for marker making and cutting.
BOM (Bill of Materials)
Itemized list of every fabric, trim, label, thread, and packaging component with supplier references and costs.
Measurement spec sheet
Detailed point-of-measure chart with tolerances for every size in your range.
Construction detail sheet
Close-up illustrations of seams, stitching types, bartacks, and finishing techniques for production clarity.
Color & trim card
Physical or digital reference card with Pantone matches, trim swatches, and hardware finishes.
— Our process
From brief to production-ready in four steps
Design brief
You share your concept — sketches, reference images, target market details, and fit preferences. We clarify every detail before starting.
Technical development
Our team builds the full tech pack: construction specs, pattern drafting, BOM, measurement charts, and digital artwork.
Review & revision
You review the complete package. We refine measurements, adjust construction details, and finalize materials until approved.
Production handoff
Approved tech packs are formatted for our manufacturing network, ensuring every partner facility has clear, unambiguous instructions.
Need tech pack development?
Let us build the technical foundation your production depends on.