Apparel + Product Design
Expert fashion design services to get your products to market sooner.
We’ve worked with fashion brands worldwide, bringing product ideas from ideation to creation.
Whether you’re a start-up brand with a long list of ideas, or an established brand with a lengthy to-do list, the Anchor & Path team is here to help.
THE PROCESS
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to product & collection development. Whether you need tech packs for a 50-piece collection, or just one tech pack for an innovative product concept, we are here to help. From market research to final tech pack, we will develop a project outline that suits your specific needs.
THE TEAM
Our team is comprised of professionally-educated fashion designers (we went to post-secondary school for this!). This ensures that all design development work is completed to the highest industry standard. Although the fashion industry is a fun and creative place, we understand the importance of the technical knowledge required to ensure the success of your products.
THE RESULT
Our team will provide you with the proper documentation (a.k.a tech pack!) you need to approach your manufacturer with confidence. Our tech packs are informative, organized and visual, ensuring your manufacturer understands everything they need to know about your products before beginning the production process. P.S: Need help finding a manufacturer? We can help with that too!
Privacy matters.
You may have noticed already, but we do not include client design work samples on our website. The reasoning is simple: privacy matters. The fashion industry revolves around design iteration and inspiration. So while we are so proud of the work we do for you, we will not share it publicly. We do not want to accidentally “inspire” others. ;)
The slideshow below includes some general design samples we created specifically to share as portfolio work. Enjoy!
Industry-leading tech packs.
All apparel and accessory product design packages end in a tech pack, ready to send to your manufacturer for production.
Pricing is dependent on the complexity of the tech pack. Contact us for a quote.
COMPACT TECH PACK
A mini tech pack for simple products to help brands speed up the development process.
Includes:
Condensed version of our standard tech pack (suitable for simple, straightforward products)
Simplified design development process: Submit a reference photo for each design, or a simple sketch. Digital illustrations with 1 round of revisions included.
Compact Tech Pack includes: front and back technical drawings, design detail call-outs, bill-of-materials list and measurement specifications for the sample size.
COMPACT TECH PACKS are best suited for simple products with low detail. Common garments such as basic t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, simple dresses and leggings fit into this category.
STANDARD TECH PACK
A complete standard tech pack to kickstart production with confidence.
Includes:
Full version of our standard tech pack
Full design development process: Design consultation & digital illustrations with 2 rounds of revisions included.
Standard Tech Pack includes: front and back technical drawings, design detail call-outs, bill-of-materials list, measurement specifications, extra illustrations/views, colourways, brand label design.
STANDARD TECH PACKS are best suited for products with moderate detail. Suitable for unique products that require a moderate level of communication and explanation.
ADVANCED TECH PACK
A complete advanced tech pack to develop innovative and complex products.
Includes:
Extended version of our standard tech pack
Advanced design development process: Design consultation & digital illustrations with 3 rounds of revisions included.
Advanced Tech Pack includes: front and back technical drawings, design detail call-outs, bill-of-materials list, measurement specifications, extra illustrations/views, colourways, care label design, brand label design, hangtag & packaging design.
ADVANCED TECH PACKS are best suited for products with high detail. Suitable for innovative, complex products that require a high level of communication and explanation.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
The following services can be added on to your tech pack cost.
Each add-on is quoted individually according to the needs of the product.
3D Samples
Evaluate your products before they exist. Our true-to-life 3D samples provide a precise visual of the overall design, fit, and functionality of your products, all before they enter real-world production.
Apparel Graphics
Are you in search of unique graphic artwork to print onto your garments? Our team of skilled illustrators and graphic designers can transform your vision into reality and ensure the artwork is set-up properly for production.
Textile Prints
Tired of ordinary fabric print designs? Let's craft an original textile print truly represents your brand and the aesthetic you’re looking to achieve. Our expert team can create any print imaginable.
Garment Patterns
While some manufacturers prefer to create their own garment patterns, others may request pattern files from you. We specialize in crafting expert digital garment patterns to expedite the production of your products with precision.
Branding Design
Need assistance with your logo or brand colours for application on your products and labels? We offer a comprehensive range of branding design services, encompassing everything from logos to lookbooks, ensuring your brand is well-represented.
Project Management
Once your design is ready for manufacturing, what's next? If you require guidance for the subsequent stages, including factory and fabric sourcing, our suite of project management services is here to help get your products to market.
Why do I need tech packs?
✓ Avoid Expensive Mistakes
Investing in professional technical packages can prevent costly mistakes. Clear and professional documentation is crucial to prevent misinterpretation of your vision by the manufacturer.
✓ Increase Your Speed to Market
Cutting corners never speeds up this process. Providing your manufacturer with accurate technical documents ensures a swift and seamless sampling and production process, enabling you to bring your products to market sooner.
✓ Avoid Multiple Sampling Rounds
Lacking a proper tech pack often leads to assumptions and independent decision-making by the manufacturer, resulting in additional rounds of sampling (and increased expenses) to achieve the desired outcome. Avoid this scenario by providing a well-defined set of expectations and instructions from the outset.
✓ Avoid Communication Errors
Our tech packs are designed to communicate your design concepts to your manufacturer in a clear, visual manner. This facilitates successful collaboration with your manufacturer regardless of English fluency, allowing you to send your tech pack worldwide and achieve consistent results.
READY TO GET THINGS DONE?
Let us be your secret weapon.
✓ Increase your speed-to-market
Our expert team and cutting-edge tools allow you to get your products to market sooner.
✓ Analyze your products before they exist
Our expert CAD drawings and lifelike 3D samples eliminate guesswork, ensuring a flawless design process. With meticulous attention to real-world scale, size, fit, and fabric properties, we achieve perfection in every detail.
✓ Prevent expensive mistakes
Accurate CAD planning decreases the chance of interpretation errors or design discrepancies during manufacturing. Ensure a seamless production cycle and achieve perfection from the outset.
