Different types of samples in garments industry

 

Different types of samples used in garments industry-

 

 

• Development Sample: Development samples are also called 1^st sample to see design outlook as 1^st impression. It can be changed after meeting.
• Proto sample: Proto samples are mainly made to see garments workmanship. It can be asked by buyer for proto workmanship during development and bulk also.
•  Fit sample: The main purpose of a Fit sample is to check fitting before making PP sample.
•  Ad or photo-shoot sample: This sample is made for marketing purpose of sales. Customer pick this sample from bulk and initial stage also. Main purpose is to prepare advertising of the product.
• Sales Man sample (SMS): This sample is also made for marketing purpose of sales. Customer ask this sample in development stage. Main purpose is to prepare a sales figure with several consumers during SMS Meeting. This sample is also called meeting sample.
• Pre- production sample (PP Sample): This sample is made for checking all bulk parameter like, measurement, styling, print, Embroidery etc. This is the last stage before start sewing approved by buyer.
• Size set sample: This sample is made for checking measurement, placement, fabric before start bulk cutting. With this sample buying QC conduct PP meeting with factory production concern.
• TOP Sample: Pick up sample from bulk to send customer as shipment reference,
• Wash sample: To check and get approval of wash shade, this samples are sent to customer from bulk wash dye lot.
• Shipment sample: last sample to send customer as a shipment reference. This sample is similar like TOP sample. Upon customer approval, factory get shipment permission.