Sampling and specifications
What to Include in a Handbag Tech Pack for Your First Quote
Create a practical handbag specification pack with views, measurements, materials and an approval record that suppliers can quote consistently.
By SHIREBAGPublished: 2 min read
A useful tech pack does not need elaborate presentation. It needs to make the product and its unresolved decisions clear. Suppliers cannot quote the same bag consistently when each has to invent the lining, reinforcement, pocket layout or packaging from a single photograph.
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Give the project a stable reference
Put a style reference, version and date on the document. Include front, back, side, base and interior views where relevant. Label a reference image as inspiration when it is not your final specification. Confirm that you can use any supplied artwork or branding; do not ask a supplier to reproduce another brand's protected identity.
Make measurements reproducible
List each measurement with units, the points being measured and whether the bag is empty or filled. Separate body height from overall height and strap length from strap drop. Discuss acceptable variation for the actual construction instead of inserting an arbitrary tolerance everywhere. Mark unconfirmed dimensions so they are not mistaken for approved production instructions.
Describe each component
Record the outer material, lining, reinforcement, zipper, closure, straps and visible hardware. Attach supplier codes or approved swatch references when available. A material name such as PU does not define every thickness, backing or finish. Mark allowed alternatives and ask the supplier to identify any substitution in the quote and sample submission.
Include branding and packing
Provide logo artwork, position, dimensions and the intended application method. Specify which labels, dust bags, protective wrapping and carton requirements belong in the price. If decisions are still open, request separately priced options. This makes quotation differences visible and prevents a low unit price being compared with a much more complete specification.
Keep one approval record
Consolidate sample comments into a dated revision list with photographs and clear actions. Identify what remains unchanged. When a sample is approved, link that approval to the specification version and agreed materials. A casual message saying looks good should not replace a record of outstanding changes, especially when several people are discussing the project.
