SECTION 5

TOOLS FOR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Bill of Material

• Lists materials, yarns, trims, labels, buttons, zippers, etc.
• Includes quantities, colours, item codes

Purpose

• Ensures accurate costing
• Helps with production planning
• Creates consistent quality

Technical sheet

Provide clear and complete technical specifications for production

• No double information
• Sketches back and front
• Stitches (technical explanation + picture or physical reference)
• Number of plies and gauge specification
•Finishings (trimming)
• Colours

Size Specs

• Lists product dimensions

Purpose

• Guides pattern makers, sample makers, and manufacturers during production.
• Ensures fit consistency across sizes and batches.