For the fields to record in a production specification, use our workwear tech pack template and checklist.
Start with a task-to-detail map
| Question for the wearer | Design decision to discuss | Review at sample stage |
|---|---|---|
| What is carried during the shift? | Pocket position, opening, closure and internal organisation | Use the intended items while standing, sitting and bending |
| What movements are repeated? | Garment ease, panel shape and closure position | Observe reach, kneeling and sitting with the intended layers |
| Where does wear occur? | Reinforcement position and construction proposal | Check coverage, stiffness and interference with movement |
| Who washes the garment? | Material, trims and care proposal | Evaluate the agreed care process and record dimensional changes |
| What identity must be visible? | Colours, logo locations and role differentiation | Review artwork and appearance on a physical garment |
Use observations from the actual workforce where available. Do not infer fit from nationality or assume that everyone wearing the same nominal size needs the same proportions. A size label is a purchasing reference; the approved measurement chart defines the garment dimensions.
Decide what is fixed and what can be developed
For an OEM project, provide the existing technical pack or sample and identify the details that must be reproduced. A technical pack is the organised set of drawings, measurements, materials, construction notes and artwork used to define the garment. For an ODM project, provide reference images and the operating requirements so the design proposal can be developed for review.
Mark fixed requirements clearly: for example, a specified closure arrangement or a required logo position. Keep preferences, such as a proposed contrast colour, in a separate list. If budget or material availability requires a compromise, the team can then discuss the flexible points without guessing which requirements matter most.
Run a structured wearer review
- Identify the proposed users, sizes and base layers for the review.
- Check the sample against the measurement chart before asking for comfort feedback.
- Ask participants to perform relevant movements in an appropriate controlled setting.
- Record the exact detail behind each comment, including photographs where useful.
- Agree a revised design and repeat the affected checks before approval.
Wearer feedback supports design development. It does not establish protective compliance. If the garment must protect against a defined hazard, identify the applicable requirement and supporting assessment before changing materials, construction or decoration.
Make production decisions visible in the brief
A finished design should identify the fabric and trims, measurements, seams, closures, branding, care labels and packing. Tie those records to the approved sample version. Record which items still need confirmation instead of placing an unfinished drawing into production as though it were complete.
Workwear Solutions' catalogue includes sets, jackets, trousers, vests and business-uniform references. Use a reference garment to communicate the starting shape, then mark the changes required for your project. The proposed materials, construction and availability need confirmation for each made-to-order order.
What if we have no technical pack?
Send a reference image or sample, task description, intended users, estimated quantities and destination. Separate your confirmed requirements from the decisions you want help developing. See our OEM and ODM development page for the enquiry route.
Download the blank task-to-design worksheet. Continue with logo and colour approval.