Make the spec quotable.
State composition, dimensions, finish, color standard and reference file wherever they change price or quality.
Production template guide / Bill of materials
Garment BOM
template.
Create one controlled list of every physical component the factory must source, consume, attach and pack.
FILLED EXAMPLE
A hoodie is more than
fabric and sewing.
This shortened example shows the level of component separation a useful BOM needs.
CategoryComponentSpecificationQty / unit
FabricBody fleece450 GSM brushed fleece; 100% cotton face1.65 kg
Fabric2×2 rib95/5 cotton-elastane; shade matched0.28 kg
TrimDrawcord10 mm flat cotton; 140 cm1 pc
TrimEyeletsMatte black metal; 8 mm2 pcs
LabelCare labelComposition, care and country of origin1 pc
DecorationFront embroideryArtwork ref EMB-01; 100 mm wide1 placement
PackagingPolybagLDPE specification and warning if required1 pc
Use consumption units.
Record kg, meters, pieces or placements per garment, then add an explicit waste allowance.
Control approval.
Link each row to an approved swatch, lab dip, strike-off, artwork or physical reference.
EDIT THE REAL FILE
Use the filled BOM with costing, RFQ and QC workbooks.
RELATED RESOURCES
Keep the same numbers through production.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗
Hoodie cost calculator
Model landed cost and target retail.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Hoodie MOQ calculator
Split a factory minimum by color and size.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Size grading calculator
Create a starter XS–XXL measurement table.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗450 GSM cost breakdown
Review a filled small-batch example.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Free costing sheet
Download the editable Excel starter.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Factory RFQ template
Send every supplier the same brief.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Tech pack checklist
Expose missing specifications before sampling.
OPEN RESOURCE ↗Sample QC checklist
Close issues before bulk production.