Style Specification
The Specification section provides a central location for managing all style-related details, ensuring accurate and consistent product creation.
The Specification section enables you to add and update measurements, use templates for efficiency, and incorporate visual elements like sketches and images. By managing these components in one place, teams can maintain consistency across styles, streamline communication with suppliers, and support quality control throughout production.
Effective management of style specifications involves standardising templates, regularly updating measurements, and defining tolerance ranges to avoid production discrepancies. The section is organised into five key areas: Details, Sketches, Images, Measurements, and Comments—each supporting a different aspect of your tech pack and spec documentation.
Quick Check - Before You Start
- Open the style you need to spec and confirm you have edit access to the Specification tab.
- Ensure specification templates, POMs, and size scale are configured in Site Settings so dropdowns and measurement grids populate correctly.
- If you rely on How to Measure, verify it is enabled under Site Settings > Style > General Settings > Specification.
Sections in Specification
Details
The Details section is where you set up the foundational information for your spec sheet. These fields help define the scope, sizing, and measurement units for your style, ensuring consistency and clarity across your style.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Specification Template | Create a new template, or select an existing one from the dropdown to get started. Within the dropdown, you can either copy the name of the Spec Template or delete it if no longer needed. |
| Size Scale | Which sizes you're making (e.g., XS–XL) configured in the spec template. |
| Reference Size | The main size you use for measurements (e.g., Medium), configured in the spec template. |
| Updated | The user who made the last recorded changes. |
| Unit | Measurement unit that will be used (e.g., cm or inches). |
Sketches
The Sketches section lets you visually describe your style with images and annotations. Use this area to document design intent, construction details, or measurement reference points.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload Images or Blank Sketches | Add images from your device or start with a blank sketch. |
| Drag and Drop to Upload | Quickly upload images by dragging and dropping them into the Sketches section. |
| Rearrange Sketches | Drag images to change their order and organise how they appear. |
| View Options | Switch between small icon view and large icon view to see your sketches the way you prefer. Your preferred display setting is remembered across all applications. |
| Description Text Box | Add and customise description text for each image to explain details or instructions. |
| Delete Sketches | Remove any image you no longer need from the section. |
Images
The Images section lets you add visual references for your style, making your specifications clearer for your team and suppliers. Images support tech pack documentation and provide visual context for measurement points and construction details.
Add Image
- Upload Image – Select and upload images from your device, or drag and drop them into the Images section.
- Create Blank Image – Start with a blank canvas and edit using the built-in editor tool.
- Upload Existing Image – Pull images from the preview area directly into this section.
Other Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Drag to Rearrange | Drag images to change their order and organise how they appear. |
| View Options | Switch between small icon view and large icon view. Your preferred display setting is remembered across all applications. |
| Description | Add and customise description text for each image to explain details or instructions. |
| Image Editor | Use the image editor tool to annotate and customise the images. |
| Delete | Remove any image you no longer need from the Images section. |
Measurements
The Measurements section is a critical component in managing garment specifications. It enables you to define, track, and maintain consistency across all key measurement points for a style, ensuring accuracy in production and alignment with design intent.
Columns Available
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| POM (Point of Measurement) | The specific location on the garment being measured. |
| Description | A brief explanation of what is being measured (e.g., chest width, sleeve length). |
| How to Measure | Detailed measurement instructions for each POM, helping your team and suppliers understand exactly how measurements should be taken. This column is optional and can be enabled in Site Settings > Style > General Settings > Specification. |
| Grade Type | Indicates the method used to scale measurements between sizes (e.g., linear, proportional). |
| Grade | The numerical difference between sizes, based on the Grade Type. |
| Tol + / Tol - | Tolerance values that define the acceptable range of variation above (+) or below (−) the specified measurement. |
Add Measurement
- Click Add Measurement to open the pop-up.
- Enter the Description (required) and complete the POM, reference size measurement, and tolerance (±) fields.
- Configure Grade Type and grade values if needed.
- Click Save to add the measurement.
The pop-up displays the grading template, including the unit of measurement and size scale. The reference size is automatically highlighted based on your specification template settings.
Add Existing Measurements
- Click Add Existing Measurements.
- Select measurements from another spec template.
- Confirm to add them to your current spec.
The following fields are copied: POM, Description, and Tol+ & Tol-.
Note
Only grades from single grade type are currently supported. Multiple grade type is not yet supported.
Add Heading
- Click Add Heading.
- Enter the heading text and customise the display as needed.
- Click Save to add the heading and organise your measurements.
Other Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Rearrangeable Rows | Drag and drop rows to reorder your measurements and headings for better organisation. |
| Copy Measurements | Duplicate existing measurement rows to save time and maintain consistency. |
| Highlight/Edit Text Display | Customise or highlight key text to emphasise important details. |
| Delete Measurements | Remove any measurements that are no longer needed. |
| Display Options | Choose to view measurements, grades, or both—depending on your workflow requirements. |
| Updated Measurement Highlighting | When revised measurements are pushed from Order > Samples > Sample Report to the Style Specification, the updated measurements are automatically highlighted. This makes it easy to identify which measurements have changed from the original specification. |
Comments
The Comments section lets you communicate directly about the specification and collaborate with your team and suppliers. Keep feedback, approvals, and questions in one place for better traceability.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| @ Mentions | Use the dedicated @ icon in the textbox tool panel or press @ while typing to mention multiple suppliers or staff members at once. The dropdown list shows up to 10 results, making it easier to find and mention colleagues in larger teams. This multiselect feature allows you to notify several team members simultaneously in a single action; they are notified when you need to request feedback, assign tasks, or keep everyone updated. Each mentioned user displays an X button next to their name, making it easy to remove them if needed. |
| Reply, Edit, and Delete Comments | Respond to comments, edit, or remove comments as needed to keep discussions organised. |
| Utilise Emojis | Add emojis to your comments to express feedback or approval. |
Tip
- Standardise Templates: Use specification templates to ensure consistency across all styles, saving time and reducing errors.
- Regularly Update Measurements: Schedule periodic reviews of style specifications to incorporate feedback and address any issues that arise during production.
- Define Tolerance Ranges: Clearly specify acceptable tolerance ranges for measurements to avoid production discrepancies.
- Use How to Measure: When enabled, the How to Measure column gives suppliers clear instructions and reduces measurement interpretation errors.
- Reuse Measurements: Leverage Add Existing Measurements to speed up spec creation when reusing measurement sets from similar styles.
Next Steps
Troubleshooting
Why can’t I add measurements from another template?
Add Existing Measurements only copies grades when the source template uses a single grade type; multiple grade types are not supported for that copy action.
Steps to resolve:
- Pick a source template that uses one grade type, or add measurements manually on this style.
- Align grade type with your administrator if templates need to be standardised.
The How to Measure column is missing—how do I turn it on?
The column is optional and controlled in Site Settings.
Steps to resolve:
- Ask an administrator to enable How to Measure under Site Settings > Style > General Settings > Specification.
- Reload the Specification tab after the setting is saved.
Why don’t updated measurements from a sample report show clearly?
Revisions pushed from Order > Samples > Sample Report are highlighted in the Style Specification measurements grid when they differ from the original spec.
Steps to resolve:
- Open Measurements and look for highlighting on revised rows.
- If nothing is highlighted, confirm the sample report push completed and that you are viewing the correct style record.