01 / Share the brief
Send garment references, quantities, destination and the intended use.
TEAMWEAR / SPORTSWEAR MANUFACTURING
Make the sample answer the brief.
A useful sample has a defined purpose: construction, fit, colour, decoration or the combined garment. Agree that purpose before development begins.
GARMENT DEVELOPMENT / BUYER GUIDE
Bring the decisions together.
Provide garment references, measurements, material preferences, artwork and delivery context. Mark undecided items so they can be resolved.
GARMENT DEVELOPMENT / BUYER GUIDE
Agree the sample scope.
Identify the garments and sizes to sample, which finishes must be represented and whether a revised sample is included.
Development sequence
From your brief to shipment.
Agree each decision before moving to the next stage. Keep the approved specifications together so the quotation and production brief describe the same garment.
02 / Define the details
Review materials, construction, decoration and the size specification.
04 / Confirm the order
Agree the final specification, commercial terms and delivery plan before production.
03 / Review the sample
Check fit, colour and finishing together. Record changes against the sample.
05 / Plan the shipment
Confirm packing, shipping documents and the delivery responsibilities agreed in the quotation. Request dispatch details when the order is ready.
GARMENT DEVELOPMENT / BUYER GUIDE
Record approvals and corrections.
Check fit, construction and decoration together. Keep dated comments and identify the person authorised to approve the final reference.
SPECIFY / REVIEW / APPROVE
Check the measurement reference.
Compare the garment with the agreed points and tolerances.
Measure consistently
Agree where and how each measurement is taken. Keep the chart with the sample.
Review in use
Check movement and layering for the intended activity, then record any correction.
GARMENT DEVELOPMENT / BUYER GUIDE
Sample costs and timing.
Request the quotation against the actual sample scope.
What does the sample price cover?
Ask whether pattern work, material sourcing, artwork preparation, revisions and shipping are included. Record any separate charges.
When should the sample be ready?
Request a schedule after the scope and material availability have been confirmed. Allow time for review and revisions before setting a bulk-order deadline.
YOUR NEXT MANUFACTURING BRIEF
Request a sample quotation.
Describe the garments, estimated quantities, destination and decisions you need help with. Include sample and artwork requirements so the brief can be reviewed together.