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Technical Design Services for Outdoor & Sportswear Brands
We provide detailed, production‑focused design services for outdoor apparel, performance sportswear, and Technical‑fabric equipment.
From initial concept to factory‑ready documentation, our work brings technical clarity, refined fit, and real‑world performance into every project.
With 20+ years of industry experience and a Master’s in Performance Sportswear Design, we support brands with high‑precision product development grounded in lived outdoor use.
What We Deliver
1. Technical Packs
Clear, detailed and factory-ready — built to remove guesswork.
Deliverables:
- BOM (fabrics, trims, thread)
- Colour map + Pantone refs
- Construction notes
- Seam, stitch & reinforcement logic
- Technical drawings
- POM & tolerances
- Grading rules
- Label & branding placements
- Handover documents for production teams
2 . Ergonomic Pattern Cutting & Fit Engineering
Movement-led pattern development for technical performance.
Deliverables:
- Pattern blocks (2D)
- Articulation mapping
- Sleeve/hood geometry refinement
- Fit notes for prototypes
- Ease logic per size
- Adjustments for fabric behaviour
- Movement-focused pattern corrections
3. Concept Development & Design Direction
Creative exploration backed by technical reality.
Deliverables:
- Silhouette development
- CAD drawings
- Range planning
- Component + trim strategy
- Material logic
- Design language consistency
START-UP SUPPORT
Support for Start‑Ups
What we help you with:
- Defining the user + product purpose
- Mapping the market & competitors
- Product architecture + hero piece
- Sourcing strategy & costing considerations
- Factory readiness + tech pack expectations
- Managing timelines & sample cycles
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Avoiding the common pitfalls new brands face
PRODUCT STRATEGY & PROJECT PLANNING
Product Strategy That Keeps Projects Moving
Deliverables:
- Critical path setup
- Season planning
- Development phasing
- Risk mapping
- Supplier alignment
- Build‑ready documentation packs
FACTORY LIAISON & SAMPLING SUPPORT
Factory Communication & Sampling Support
What we manage:
- Version-controlled tech packs
- Sample tracking
- Change logs
- Fit reviews & correction sheets
- Construction clarifications
- Material & component confirmation
- Maintaining clear communication (always via the brand)
OUR PROCESS
What we do
1. Discovery Sprint
Define user, requirements, fabric logic, risks.
2. Design & Technical Development
Concepts, patterns, construction logic, technical packs.
3. Prototype & Production Support
Sample refinement, factory communication, finalising specifications.
WHY WORK WITH US
Why Brands Choose Dannah Design
Reasons:
- 20+ years designing performance apparel
- Master’s degree in Performance Sportswear Design
- Experience with Rab, Montane, Umbro and more
- Real outdoor testing in harsh environments
- Directional but functional approach
- Fit for Purpose • Simple • Ethical • Directional
GET IN TOUCH...
Ready to Build Your Next Product
Long-term project partnership
Looking for ongoing support? We collaborate with you on exteneded projects, ensuring vision is realised with consistency and care.