This coming January, Xochil will be returning to Texworld NYC for the third time to host her Tech Pack Workshops. Registration is now open for both Part I and Part II workshops on January 19th, 20th, and 21st. You can sign up here to snag a spot!

Workshop Part I will cover the importanct of a tech pack, and why it's such a crucial piece of the puzzle when developing and producing a garment.

What You'll Learn
The workshop will cover the following key areas:

• Understanding the Anatomy of a Tech Pack: Learn to read and interpret the various components of a tech pack, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), stitch and seam details, and colorways.
• Communicating with Vendors: Discover the best practices for sharing technical information with factories and material suppliers, helping you build strong, productive relationships.
• Creating Your Specifications: We'll provide examples of well-documented specs for various garment styles. You will get hands-on experience by beginning to create your own spec sheet during the session, with guidance from our experts.

Key Takeaways

How to Measure and Spec a Garment
Learn the industry standards for measuring a garment correctly. We will teach you how to create precise spec sheets and Points of Measure (POMs) that ensure consistent sizing and fit across all production runs. A well-executed spec sheet is the first step in quality control.

Quality Control (QC)
We will show you how to use your tech pack as a Quality Control (QC) checklist. You’ll learn how to cross-reference the final product against your specifications to identify and correct any discrepancies, ensuring the finished garment meets your exact standards before it goes to market.

This workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to streamline your production process, minimize costly errors, and ensure the quality of your finished products.


In Workshop Part II, you'll move beyond creation and into the critical phases of factory collaboration: evaluating the physical prototype and setting final production standards. 

What You'll Master in Part II

We will delve into the nuances of the garment sampling process, including how to conduct a thorough sample review and fitting session. You'll learn how to accurately document and communicate necessary revisions back to your factory, focusing on eliminating costly errors related to fit, construction, and materials like fabric hand, shrinkage, and color fastness.

The workshop will cover the following key areas:

• The Sample Review Process: Learn how to evaluate samples (P1, P2, etc.) for fit, function, finishing, and fabrication against your tech pack specifications and industry standard tolerances.
• Identifying and Correcting Fit Issues: Discover professional methods for conducting a fit session, analyzing pattern pieces, and documenting precise corrections for issues like sleeve length, body tightness, and seam placement.
• Setting Production Standards: Understand the distinction between various production samples (Sew-by, PP, TOP) and how to finalize the tech pack for bulk manufacturing, including care labels, hangtags, and packaging.

Key Takeaways

Evaluating Samples and Communicating with your Factory Learn precise methods for inspecting factory samples against the original tech pack, focusing on fit, measurements, and construction. Master how to clearly document any discrepancies (e.g., incorrect seam type, off-spec measurements, material deviation) and use professional terminology to communicate necessary revisions back to the factory effectively.

Resolving Fit and Quality Issues for Production Focus on the critical steps to resolve all identified fit issues and material defects (e.g., color fastness, shrinkage) during the sample review process. Understand how to update the tech pack with acceptable tolerance ranges for the approved Pre-Production (PP) sample to ensure all bulk units consistently meet your brand standards. You'll learn how to cross-reference the final product against your specifications to identify and correct any discrepancies.


The Winter 2027 edition of Texworld opens the sourcing season at the Javits Center January 19–21, alongside Apparel Sourcing and Printsource.