A tech pack is useful, but it is not the only valid starting point. A supplier can begin a productive discussion when the buyer clearly explains the intended product, customer, order and unresolved decisions.
01
Include 6 inputs that shape the product.
Category, use and desired silhouette
Dog types, market and price position
Target sizes or an existing size chart
Climate, hand feel and care expectations
Colors, labels, trims and packing
Quantity, destination and target timing
02
Use the closest reference you already have.
A reference may be an existing product, sketch, photograph or sample. Explain which parts matter and which parts should change.
- 01
Name what should stay.
Point to the coverage, opening, closure, collar or overall silhouette that supports the product goal.
- 02
Name what should change.
Identify fit, fabric, branding, color or construction differences instead of asking for a general copy.
- 03
Explain the target customer.
Connect the changes to dog type, climate, sales channel or price position.
03
Separate requirements from preferences.
| Status | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed | Must be followed | Harness opening and 6-size range |
| Preferred | Target direction with room to review | Soft matte shell in a muted olive |
| Open | Supplier input is requested | Closure construction and lining weight |
04
End with the commercial frame.
Add approximate quantity, number of styles and colorways, destination, target delivery timing and the decision your team needs next. This tells the supplier whether the next output should be questions, material options, a development plan or a quotation basis.
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