An abaya tech pack is the shared production record for the designer, pattern maker, sample room and factory. It should let a technical person understand what to make, how to measure it and which details must not be interpreted from a moodboard.
1. Cover page and style identity
Give every style a unique code, season, version date and short description. Include a thumbnail, sample size, size range, designer contact and revision status. Style codes prevent two similar black abayas from being discussed as ‘the one with the wide sleeve.’
Use a revision log that records what changed, when and by whom. The factory should always know which file is current.
2. Front, back and detail flats
Technical flats should show seam lines, openings, closures, pockets, panels, topstitching and layered pieces without fashion-illustration distortion. Add enlarged detail views for cuffs, necklines, plackets and decorative areas.
Use numbered call-outs tied to a construction page. If the abaya is open-front, show the overlap, fastening positions and finished edge. If it has a belt, document belt dimensions and loops rather than leaving them as accessories in the sketch.
3. Abaya measurement specification
At minimum document high-point-shoulder length, across shoulder, half chest, half hip, bicep, sleeve length, sleeve opening, armhole depth and hem sweep. The exact list changes with raglan, kimono, dropped-shoulder or cape construction.
Define how each point is measured and state tolerance. For example, body length might be measured from high-point shoulder to finished hem along the front, while sleeve length may be shoulder seam to cuff edge. Without the method, two people can produce different numbers from the same garment.
- Base size plus graded sizes
- Point-of-measure diagram
- Finished-garment measurements
- Tolerance for critical dimensions
- Notes for asymmetric or layered lengths
4. BOM, colourways and material performance
The bill of materials lists every component: main fabric, lining, interfacing, thread, snaps, zip, labels and packaging. Include composition, weight or quality reference, colour, supplier code and placement.
For modest clothing, opacity and drape are performance requirements. Record whether the approved quality needs lining, whether light colours need an extra layer, and whether the garment must withstand machine washing or dry cleaning.
5. Construction and artwork pages
Specify seam and hem finishes, stitch type, stitch density where critical, reinforcement, pressing and closure application. Mark embroidery or beadwork from stable seam points so placement does not drift between sizes.
Artwork pages should include the vector or high-resolution file, physical dimensions, colour references, technique, placement diagram and approval status. A small screenshot pasted into a moodboard is not production artwork.
6. Packing and handoff checklist
Add label placement, folding method, polybag warning requirements where relevant, hangtag attachment and carton assortment. Then export a locked PDF for production and keep the editable master file under version control.
Before sending, open the PDF as if you were the factory: are all attachments included, are units consistent, do colour names match the BOM, and does the latest revision appear on every page?
Guide FAQ
Before you apply this information
Can this article replace a final production specification?
No. Final construction, measurements, materials, tolerances, compliance and approvals must be confirmed for the specific project.
Can Zameett review my existing files?
Yes. Upload small files or share a Drive or WeTransfer link through the quote form so the available evidence can be reviewed.
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