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Many times it has been observed that merchants or production people are in a hurry and forget to review the sample properly. As a result, they face a lot of problems in the sampling stage, and production processes.
And unable to meet buyer's quality standards. To get the right first time in raw material planning, garment construction, and style detailing, a supplier must do a study of the sample prior to starting order processing. If the garment sample is reviewed with a detailed checklist, the sample rejection rate can be reduced in the approval stage. Garment costing and production preparation can be done more accurately.
Once the garment sample is approved by the buyer, before the start of production, the sample must be reviewed by other departments. Such as an industrial engineer, quality team, and production team to avoid silly mistakes. Following checklists will help do a proper and complete review of a sample.
- Check fabric details, accessories, styling, and garment construction.
- Check garment detailing for process requirements, like whether printing or embroidery is needed or not. If needed is it before stitching or after stitching?
- Think about whether block cutting is needed or not.
- Go through the specs sheets and compare them with the sample for possible queries on points of measurement. Note that buyer’s way of measuring certain specs varies and you should be aware of their established standards.
- Read the wash care instructions and make sure everything is clear.
- Identify and list down garment components or parts
- List down the main material, trims, and accessories used in the sample garment.
- Specification of sewing threads (thickness and variation).
- Turn down the garment identify operation sequences, and note if a few operations can be started simultaneously.
- In the operation sequence also note seam types, and stitch classes and accordingly think about machine type, guides, or attachments that would be suitable for the operation.
- Note down operations that look difficult in sewing and may need attention for quality stitching.
- Review the sewing allowances required or may be required by the various sewing methods.
- Identify finishing processes and note with specifications for trimmings.
The above points method of studying garment samples must be followed by merchandisers for making the first sample (proto) and other samples.
If you are not clear about some points mentioned in the spec sheet, you should note them down and send them to the buyer for more clarification. You can also discuss the points with the technical person in your company or with your seniors.
Don’t assume anything on your own. Always keep approval and a written record of requirements.
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