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You cannot judge a garment on a screen. How the fabric drapes, how the seams sit, how the print reads in daylight — none of it is settled until the piece is in your hands. That is what a sample is for: the last checkpoint before bulk production. A mistake caught in a sample costs one piece; the same mistake caught in production costs the whole run.
How does the sampling process work? Patterns are cut first, then a single sample is sewn in the chosen fabric. You examine it and can request revisions. The sample you approve becomes the reference for bulk production, and the finished goods are checked against it.
Why sampling should not be skipped
Skipping the sample and going straight to bulk looks like a time saving. In practice it is the opposite: when the grading is off, the fabric turns out thinner than expected, or the print colour does not match what you saw on screen, you are left with a run you cannot sell.
Every detail you see in the sample — seam allowance, how the collar sits, label placement, how the fabric behaves after washing — repeats identically in production. The sample is not a formality; it is the decision itself.
What the process covers
Sampling is not one operation but several steps together:
If you have no design yet
Not every brand arrives with a tech pack. More often there is a reference garment, a few images, or simply an idea. That is a workable starting point.
We can study a reference garment you send, cut patterns from it, and propose fabric options matched to your target price and how the product will be used. The tech pack takes shape with you as the process moves along.
Revisions and approval
The first sample rarely comes back exactly right the first time — that is normal and part of the process. You may want changes to sleeve length, body width, fabric weight or print placement.
When you approve the revised sample, bulk production begins. We keep the approved sample as the reference, and the final quality control compares production against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are samples charged?
A sample is a genuine production step — patterns are cut, fabric is used, labour is spent. It is therefore normally charged. If the order proceeds, we deduct the sample cost from the total.
How long does a sample take?
It depends on the complexity of the product and whether the fabric is in stock. A simple style in a stock fabric moves quickly; a product needing a custom weave or a custom colour is paced by fabric procurement. We give you a realistic date once we have your request.
How many revisions are possible?
We make the revisions needed to get the product right. Substantial changes (a different fabric, a different pattern) amount to a new sample and are assessed separately; measurement and detail corrections are handled within the process.
Do you ship samples abroad?
Yes. Samples are couriered to your address. Transit time and cost depend on your country, and we state both at the quote stage.
What happens to the approved sample?
We keep a copy of the approved sample as a reference. Quality control on the bulk run is carried out against it, and the same reference is used for repeat orders.