TECHNICAL PACKAGE, DIGITAL GRADING AND MARKING FOR APPAREL

With our digital pattern-making process, we can help to speed up the Product Development and Production cycle with sampling and production-ready pattern design.
Our digitally graded pattern blocks are perfected for each size and digitally checked for accuracy before proceeding to final bulk production.
We provide support and instructions on how to build comprehensive technical packages with detailed sizing, points of measure, and garment grading rules.
Factory production time is capitalized using 3D virtual fit simulation and sizing grade proportion check.

Production garment manufacturing troubleshooting will help you save time and money on unforeseen technical and production issues.

What is pattern grading for clothing?

Pattern grading is an important part of the manufacturing process and presents the creation of a size range for a specific style. During the garment development phase, the pattern is created for the sample to fit a base/core size (e.g., size 4 or small). The fit and style modifications are further refined on that sample size.
After the fit approval for the specific size, the pattern will be graded for a garment full-size range (alpha or numeric sizing).
The common practice in the apparel industry is to have specific full-graded specs within the tech pack with grade rules for each listed POM (point of measure). The grade rule represents the number of increases or decreases for each grading point on the pattern.
For example, if the bust, waist, and hip measurement have a 1” grade between sizes (for the full measurement), the full amount will be distributed equally at each seam of the sewing pattern (e.g., the front and the back pattern will be graded 1/4” at each seam).
For larger sizes grade rule will change to accommodate the different body proportions. The amount of the increase will depend on the specific brand’s fit and sizing requirement.