AI Tech Pack Bill of Materials: Complete BOM Generation for Every Component
How AI tech packs generate a complete bill of materials — fabric, trims, labels, hardware, and packaging listed with sourcing details for manufacturers.
What is a bill of materials in a tech pack
The bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of every component needed to produce a garment — from the main body fabric to the smallest label. It is the section manufacturers use for sourcing, quoting, and production planning. An incomplete BOM leads to surprise costs and production delays.
An AI tech pack from Skema3D generates a structured BOM that lists every component with specification details. The AI identifies required materials based on your garment description and construction type, so nothing is missed.
Components of a complete BOM
A production-ready BOM includes every material that goes into the finished garment.
Bill of materials component categories
| Category | Components | Key Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Shell fabric | Body, contrast panels | Composition, weight, width, color |
| Lining | Body lining, pocket lining | Composition, weight, color |
| Trim fabric | Rib, collar, cuffs | Composition, gauge, color |
| Thread | Sewing, topstitch, cover | Type, color, tex size |
| Closures | Zippers, buttons, snaps | Type, size, material, finish |
| Labels | Main, care, size, content | Type, size, print method, material |
| Interlining | Fusible, sew-in | Weight, adhesive type, placement |
| Packaging | Poly bag, hangtag, tissue | Size, material, print specs |
How the AI builds your BOM
When you describe a garment to Skema3D, the AI identifies every component needed based on the garment type and construction details. A hoodie prompt automatically generates BOM entries for fleece body fabric, rib trim, drawcord, eyelets, thread, main label, care label, size label, and poly bag.
You can add components by asking the AI to include specific items: 'add woven label at hem,' 'include custom zipper pull,' or 'add internal phone pocket with zipper.' Each addition updates the BOM in your AI tech pack.
BOM details that matter for costing
Factories use the BOM to calculate garment cost. The more detailed your BOM, the more accurate the quote.
- Fabric consumption: the AI estimates yardage per garment based on measurements and pattern efficiency
- Trim quantities: number of buttons, zipper length, label quantities per garment
- Thread consumption: estimated based on seam lengths and stitch types
- Packaging components: poly bag size, hangtag, barcode sticker, tissue paper
Generating a complete BOM with AI
For the most complete BOM, describe your garment in detail when prompting Skema3D. Mention every visible feature — pockets, closures, labels, decorative details — and the AI will include each as a BOM line item.
Start generating your comprehensive AI tech pack BOM at /ai-tech-pack-generator. Review the generated BOM against your garment vision to ensure nothing is missing before sending to your manufacturer.