Jogger Tech Pack Template
A tech pack built for joggers and sweatpants. Waist relaxed and stretched, front and back rise, inseam, thigh and cuff, with the waistband, pockets and elastic each on their own line and a complete filled-in example. Free as a PDF or an Excel file, with no email required.
Our general tech pack template works for any garment. This version is for joggers only: the size chart lists the 13 points a jogger is measured on, and the materials, construction, label and packaging tables already name the parts of a jogger, so you fill in values rather than work out what to ask for. The sections and their order are the same, so any factory reads it the usual way.
The PDF is the blank form, three A4 pages to print and fill in by hand, with a light outline of a jogger in the sketch boxes to draw over. The Excel file is the same form with every box already filled in for an invented brand, in grey italics to type over. We publish it as a factory that reads these documents every week; our jogger and sweatpant manufacturing page covers fabrics and minimums.
What the template looks like
Three A4 pages, shown here in full. Nothing is hidden behind a form.
Jogger size chart example
The example in the Excel version is a tapered jogger with an enclosed-elastic waistband and drawcord, in-seam side pockets and 2x2 rib cuffs. Here is the part a factory reads most closely, graded from XS to 2XL. The brand and the numbers are invented to show the level of detail; measure a jogger you like and use your own.
| Point of measure | Tol. (+/-) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist, relaxed (half) | 1 | 33 | 35.5 | 38 | 40.5 | 43 | 45.5 |
| Waist, stretched (half) | 1 | 46 | 48.5 | 51 | 53.5 | 56 | 58.5 |
| Hip (half, 18 cm below waist) | 1 | 50 | 52.5 | 55 | 57.5 | 60 | 62.5 |
| Front rise (incl. waistband) | 0.5 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Back rise (incl. waistband) | 0.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Thigh (half, 2.5 cm below crotch) | 1 | 31 | 32.5 | 34 | 35.5 | 37 | 38.5 |
| Knee (half, 35 cm below crotch) | 0.5 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Inseam | 1 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| Outseam (incl. waistband) | 1 | 103 | 105 | 107 | 109 | 111 | 113 |
| Leg opening, relaxed (half) | 0.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 |
| Cuff height | 0.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Waistband height | 0.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Pocket opening | 0.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 |
Measured flat, in centimetres; widths are half measurements across the flat garment. Fill the sample-size column (M here) first; the tolerance is the +/- the factory may vary by.
How to measure each point
Lay the garment flat, smooth it without stretching it, and measure with a soft tape in centimetres. The grade is how much each point grows from one size to the next in this example.
- Waist, relaxed (half)
- Straight across the top edge of the waistband, laid flat with the elastic relaxed.ExampleM 38 cm · ±1 cm · grade 2.5 cm a size
- Waist, stretched (half)
- The same line with the waistband stretched as far as it goes without straining the stitching.ExampleM 51 cm · ±1 cm · grade 2.5 cm a size
- Hip (half, 18 cm below waist)
- Straight across, 18 cm below the top of the waistband, side to side.ExampleM 55 cm · ±1 cm · grade 2.5 cm a size
- Front rise (incl. waistband)
- From the crotch seam junction up the front seam to the top of the waistband.ExampleM 31 cm · ±0.5 cm · grade 1 cm a size
- Back rise (incl. waistband)
- From the crotch seam junction up the back seam to the top of the waistband.ExampleM 39 cm · ±0.5 cm · grade 1 cm a size
- Thigh (half, 2.5 cm below crotch)
- Across one leg, at right angles to it, 2.5 cm below the crotch seam junction.ExampleM 34 cm · ±1 cm · grade 1.5 cm a size
- Knee (half, 35 cm below crotch)
- Across one leg, 35 cm below the crotch seam junction.ExampleM 24 cm · ±0.5 cm · grade 1 cm a size
- Inseam
- Along the inside leg seam, from the crotch seam junction to the bottom edge of the cuff.ExampleM 76 cm · ±1 cm · grade 1 cm a size
- Outseam (incl. waistband)
- Along the side of the leg, from the top of the waistband to the bottom edge of the cuff.ExampleM 107 cm · ±1 cm · grade 2 cm a size
- Leg opening, relaxed (half)
- Straight across the bottom edge of the cuff, laid flat and not stretched.ExampleM 11 cm · ±0.5 cm · grade 0.5 cm a size
- Cuff height
- From the cuff seam to the bottom edge of the cuff.ExampleM 7 cm · ±0.5 cm · same in every size
- Waistband height
- From the waistband seam to the top edge of the waistband.ExampleM 4.5 cm · ±0.5 cm · same in every size
- Pocket opening
- Along the side seam, from the top bartack of the pocket opening to the bottom one.ExampleM 17 cm · ±0.5 cm · grade 0.5 cm a size
Materials and construction example
The bill of materials and the construction table from the same example. A factory buys fabric against composition and weight, and sews to the stitch named for each seam, so these two tables decide most of the price and most of the finish.
| Material | Placement | Composition | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | Legs and waistband | 100% combed cotton French terry (loopback) | 340 GSM |
| Rib | Leg cuffs | 95% cotton, 5% elastane, 2x2 rib | 380 GSM |
| Elastic | Waistband, enclosed | Woven elastic, 4 cm wide | — |
| Drawcord | Waistband | Round cotton cord, 0.6 cm, 130 cm long, silicone-dipped tips | — |
| Pocket bag | Side pockets | 100% cotton single jersey | 180 GSM |
| Thread | All seams | 100% polyester, core-spun | — |
| Area | Stitch / seam | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Waistband | Folded band, 4-thread overlock, elastic enclosed, 12 SPI | 4 cm elastic in a 4.5 cm band; elastic tacked at side seams and centre back so it cannot twist |
| Drawcord exits | Embroidered eyelets at centre front, 12 SPI | Cord passes through the elastic channel; knotted ends |
| Side pockets | In-seam, jersey pocket bags, 4-thread overlock, 12 SPI | Bartacks at top and bottom of each opening |
| Rise seams | 4-thread overlock, back rise twin-needle topstitched, 12 SPI | Crotch seams matched at the junction |
| Inseam and outseam | 4-thread overlock, 12 SPI | Inseam sewn in one run, cuff to cuff |
| Leg cuffs | Rib attached with 4-thread overlock, 12 SPI | 7 cm finished height; rib cut shorter than the leg opening so it grips |
SPI is stitches per inch. Labels: main / neck label (centre back waistband, inside, sewn into the seam); care + content label (inside left side seam, 5 cm below the waistband seam); size label (beside the main label); hang tag (looped through the main label); print / embroidery (left leg front, 10 cm below the pocket opening, centred on the leg).
What a jogger tech pack needs that a top doesn't
The waist, relaxed and stretched
An elastic waist has two sizes, so give both: relaxed, laid flat, and stretched as far as it goes. The stretched figure tells the factory whether the trousers will pass over the hips. Then name the elastic (woven or knitted, its width), whether it is enclosed or exposed, and whether the drawcord actually draws or is decorative.
Rise is where bottoms fit or fail
Front and back rise decide where the waistband sits and how the seat feels. The back rise is longer than the front so the trousers do not pull down when the wearer sits. If a sample feels wrong in a way that is hard to name, it is usually the rise; measure a pair you like at the seam junction and copy it.
Inseam as the length you sell
Give the inseam from the crotch junction to the bottom of the cuff, and the outseam as a check. If you sell short and long lengths, list each as its own column or style, because a longer inseam changes the fabric used and the price.
Cuff or open hem
A rib cuff gathers the leg at the ankle and needs its height and relaxed opening; an open hem needs the leg opening and the hem depth instead. Taper is set by the thigh, knee and leg opening together, so fill in all three or the leg shape becomes the factory's choice.
Pockets, by type and depth
In-seam pockets hide in the side seam; slant pockets show a diagonal opening on the front. State the type, the opening length, the pocket bag fabric and depth, and any back pocket or zip. A shallow pocket bag is the detail customers notice first, when their phone falls out.
Fabric weight for the season
For year-round joggers most brands choose French terry at about 320 to 360 GSM; for winter sweatpants, brushed fleece from about 360 GSM upwards. Heavier cloth drapes and keeps its shape better at the knee, but it is bought by the kilo, so it costs more. Write the weight as a number.
For the fabric side, read what French terry is and rib knit for cuffs. To work out how much fabric an order needs, try the fabric consumption calculator.
Templates for other garments
- T-shirt tech pack template
- Hoodie tech pack template
- General tech pack template, for any other garment
- Tech pack checklist, if you prefer a tick-list
Frequently asked questions
What should a jogger tech pack include?
The nine standard sections, with the parts that decide how bottoms fit filled in carefully. A style summary with the fit and the sample size. Front and back flat sketches showing the waistband, the drawcord exits, the pocket openings and the cuffs. A bill of materials naming the main fabric by composition and weight, such as 100% combed cotton French terry at 340 GSM, plus the rib, the elastic and its width, the drawcord, the pocket bag fabric and the thread. Colourways with Pantone TCX references. A size chart: ours has thirteen points, including waist relaxed and stretched, front and back rise, thigh, knee, inseam and the relaxed leg opening, because chest and length mean nothing on a pair of trousers. Then construction for each seam, label and embroidery placement, packaging, and the order split by size and colour. Fill in what you know and send it.
How do I measure rise and inseam on joggers?
Lay the joggers flat with the front facing up and smooth them without stretching. Find the crotch seam junction, the point where the front seam, the back seam and the two inside leg seams meet. Front rise runs from that point up the front seam to the top of the waistband, and back rise does the same up the back seam; turn the trousers over to measure it. Our example uses 31 cm front and 39 cm back in size M. Inseam runs from the same junction down the inside leg seam to the bottom edge of the cuff, 76 cm in our example. Measure each point twice in centimetres, following the curve of the seam rather than a straight line, and write the figures in your sample-size column. The best starting point is always a pair you already like wearing, ideally one that has been washed.
Should joggers have rib cuffs or an open hem?
It is a style choice, and the tech pack needs different numbers for each. Rib cuffs gather the leg at the ankle, which gives the classic jogger look and stops the hem dragging. They need a rib fabric in the bill of materials, a finished cuff height, about 7 cm in our example, and a relaxed leg opening measured across the bottom edge. An open hem gives a straighter sweatpant look and suits a wider leg. It needs the leg opening and the hem depth instead, and it is slightly simpler to sew because there is no separate cuff to attach. Whichever you choose, the taper is set by the thigh, knee and leg opening together, so give all three. If you sell both looks, treat them as two styles with their own style numbers, because the patterns, fabric and minimum order are counted separately.
What fabric weight should joggers be?
Write a number in GSM, because medium weight means something different to each supplier. For year-round joggers most brands choose French terry at around 320 to 360 GSM, which is why our example uses 340 GSM. It has soft loops on the inside, breathes well and keeps its shape at the knee. For winter sweatpants, brushed fleece from about 360 GSM upwards is warmer, because the loops are raised into a fluffier face. Lighter terry below 300 GSM drapes more and suits a summer or lounge range. Fabric is bought by the kilo, so a heavier weight costs more for the same pair of trousers and adds weight to each carton. Name the rib for the cuffs separately, with its own weight. If you are unsure, send us a pair you like and we will weigh the fabric and work from that.
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