Tech Pack Template for Streetwear: Hoodies, Tees & Joggers
Streetwear has its own conventions. Generic tech pack templates treat a hoodie like a tailored shirt — they miss the dropped shoulders, the heavyweight fabric specs, the print-placement conventions, and the construction details that separate a clean drop from something that looks like a Printful sample.
This guide covers what makes a streetwear tech pack different, standard fit definitions, recommended fabric weights per garment, and the print and construction conventions factories expect when they see an indie streetwear brand on the brief.
Skip the template work. tpack ships pre-filled streetwear baselines — oversized tees, hoodies, joggers — so you start with the conventions already in place.
Try it free →What makes a streetwear tech pack different
Most online tech pack templates are written for general fashion or for athleisure. Streetwear differs on four axes that your factory notices immediately:
- Heavier fabrics. Streetwear sits at 220+ GSM for tees, 280+ GSM for fleece — substantially heavier than commercial standards.
- Oversized fits. Dropped shoulders, extended body length, and extra chest width require deliberate pattern work rather than scaling up a regular fit.
- Print-forward design. Print placement, registration tolerances, and method (DTG vs screen vs plastisol vs puff) carry more weight in the spec than they would on a conventional tee.
- Specific label conventions. Side-seam printed brand labels, woven inside-collar labels, and visible care labels are all valid streetwear conventions — but each needs to be specified clearly.
Standard streetwear fits
Four fits cover roughly 90% of indie streetwear. Pick one as your baseline; if you need something custom, start from the nearest and override.
Regular fit
Standard proportions. Shoulder seam sits at the natural shoulder line. Body width is true to size. Length hits at the hip. Common for basics and minimal-aesthetic brands.
Oversized
Most commonDropped shoulder (3–6 cm past natural line), wider chest (typically +6–10 cm over regular at the same size), longer body (hits mid-hip or below). The default streetwear silhouette for tees and hoodies. Detailed breakdown in our oversized tee guide.
Boxy
Wider than regular but with a shorter body — square silhouette. Often achieved by pairing wider chest measurements with a hem that sits above the hip bone. Popular for elevated basics.
Cropped
Shortened body length, hits at or above the natural waist. Often combined with oversized or boxy width. Common for hoodies and tees in younger streetwear segments.
Recommended fabric weights by garment
GSM (grams per square meter) is the spec that defines how a streetwear garment feels and drapes. Industry-typical ranges for indie streetwear:
| Garment | Lightweight | Mid (streetwear standard) | Heavyweight |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirt | 160–200 GSM | 220–240 GSM | 260 GSM+ |
| Hoodie | 240–280 GSM | 280–360 GSM | 360–500 GSM |
| Crewneck sweat | 240–280 GSM | 280–340 GSM | 340–420 GSM |
| Joggers | 240–280 GSM | 280–380 GSM | 380 GSM+ |
Material composition for streetwear is almost always 100% combed cotton ring-spun for jersey (tees) or French terry / loopback / brushed-back fleece for sweat fabrics. Polyester blends above 10% read as athleisure rather than streetwear.
Standard tech pack format for fabric spec: 320 GSM, 100% cotton, French terry, brushed back, garment-washed
Print and embroidery specs
Print is where streetwear lives or dies. Five methods cover almost every indie release. Specify the method explicitly — factories quote and price differently per method.
Screen print (plastisol or water-based)
The streetwear standard. Plastisol gives a thicker, more saturated print with that classic streetwear hand-feel. Water-based prints softer, blends into the fabric. Specify ink color (Pantone), placement, and method.
DTG (direct-to-garment)
Best for short runs and full-color designs. Softer feel than screen print, less durable over many washes. Common for made-to-order brands and capsule drops.
Puff print
Raised, textured print effect. Streetwear favorite for logos and graphic emphasis. Specify puff height and underbase requirements.
Embroidery
Premium feel, harder to get right. Specify thread color (Pantone or supplier code), stitch direction, fill type (satin or tatami), and backing. Common on hoodies, caps, and chest logos.
Heat-transfer / vinyl
Used selectively in streetwear — for reflective accents, large graphics, or numbers. Cheaper than embroidery but less durable. Specify material type and adhesion method.
Every print spec needs four things on the tech pack: method, placement (exact coordinates from a reference seam), size (width × height in cm), and color reference (Pantone code, not just hex).
Construction conventions
Conventions that factories expect to see on streetwear specs:
- Side-seam construction for tees (not tubular). Tubular is cheaper but limits the silhouette.
- Shoulder taping (twill tape inside the shoulder seam) for durability — standard on premium drops.
- Cover-stitch (double needle) hems on body and sleeves. Single needle reads as cheap.
- Ribbed collar on tees: 1×1 or 2×2 rib, typically 1–1.5 cm width, same dye lot as body.
- Stitch density 10–12 SPI (stitches per inch). Lower reads as fast fashion; higher than 14 looks bulky.
- Garment-washing or pre-shrinking — non-negotiable for streetwear. Without it your tees shrink 3–5% after the first wash.
- Drawcord specs for hoodies: material (flat cotton tape vs round elastic), thickness, color, end caps if any.
- Kangaroo pocket reinforcement on hoodies — bar tacks at corners are standard.
Building yours with tpack
tpack ships pre-filled streetwear baselines so you start with the conventions already in place — oversized tee at 240 GSM, hoodie at 320 GSM, joggers at 320 GSM, all with the right construction defaults. You override what you want unique to your brand.
Result: a tech pack in 15 minutes that reads streetwear to the factory instead of generic fashion.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a different tech pack for each garment type?
Yes — one tech pack per distinct garment. A hoodie and a tee have different construction, fabric, and patterning. One tech pack covers all sizes and colorways of a single style.
What's the difference between French terry and brushed fleece?
French terry has loops on the inside (lighter, softer feel, 280–340 GSM range). Brushed fleece has the loops sheared and brushed for a fuzzy interior (warmer, heavier, 320–500 GSM range). Most streetwear hoodies use brushed back over French terry.
Should I do screen print or DTG for my first drop?
Screen print is cheaper per unit at higher volumes (50+) and gives a more durable, streetwear-standard finish. DTG is better for small runs and complex multicolor designs. For 100+ units of a 1–2 color logo, screen print almost always wins.
How do I specify Pantone for prints?
Use Pantone Solid Coated (C) or Uncoated (U) codes for print ink. Use Pantone TCX codes for fabric dye. Don't mix the two — they aren't interchangeable.
Can tpack handle hoodies and joggers, or just tees?
The current MVP focuses on tees. Hoodies, joggers, and sweats are on the roadmap — sign up to the list and you'll be notified when each garment type goes live.
Related guides
- Tech Pack for Oversized T-Shirts → detailed measurements and construction for the most common streetwear garment
- AI Tech Pack Generator → how AI changes the tech pack workflow
- Tech Pack for Clothing Brands → the beginner's overview of what tech packs are