To ensure the finished product quality, buyers keep in close contact with their suppliers and in every stage from sampling to shipment they inspect the garment for a given order.
The samples are given a different name. The same sample might be known as different names.
- Proto sample /Starting sample
- Fit sample
- Size set sample
- Salesman sample
- Photo shoot sample
- PP sample
- TOP sample
- Shipment sample
- GPT sample
- FPT sample
1. Proto Sample / Starting sample:
The first sample that is developed from the design sketch or the design concept is known as proto
sample.
The proto sample in made in one size https://amzn.to/3myEOQ1
The proto samples are normally made of matching fabric quality (weight and fabric types), as during proto sample development actual fabric are not available with the factory.
2.Fit Sample
Purpose of developing FIT sample is checking the garment fit on the dress form or on the human model. The measurement specifications are verified using the FIT sample and measurement are corrected as per fit requirement.
3. Size set Sample
The size set samples are normally made for Big ( jump ) sizes. Like S, to XXL. A number of samples required for size set depend on the buyer's requirement. Pattern grading is checked in size set sample. After the size set approval, the supplier can develop the PP sample.
4. Salesman sample (SMS)
Salesman sample is developed using original fabrics. Salesman samples, known as SMS, are developed for displaying the design in the retail stores. The purpose of displaying samples ,store is forecasting Based the order volume. Salesman samples are also same as the marketing sample.
5. Photo shoot sample
For capturing a photo for the catalogue and e-commerce sites photo shoot samples are made, and the photo is taken on model or dress form.
6. Preproduction sample (PP Sample)
The PP sample is made with actual fabric. The PP sample is made by the factory in the production line. All the development samples are made in the sampling room.
7. Top Sample:
TOP is abbreviated as Top of Production. Factory starts bulk production after the PP sample approval. After the bulk production start, the first production run for quality checking by the buyer’s QA. These samples are known as Top of Production sample.
8. Shipment Sample:
The final shipment audit. This sample is referred for packing details, all detailing attached to the finished garment, that will be going to the stores. Factory keeps 3 samples for shipment samples
if any complaint raised by a customer regarding deviation of the product design and product detailing in the sold garment.
9. GPT Sample:
The sample that is collected from the bulk production and send to a testing lab for garment performance test (GPT), are known as. In GPT sample, garment performance tests like seam strength, seam slippage, button pulling strength, print quality, chemical tests of metals, and dyed and printed colors are done. The factory needs to send at least 2 pieces of GPT samples for production.
10. FPT Sample:
The sample that is collected from the bulk production and send to a testing lab for garment performance test (FPT) In FPT sample, Fabric performance test yarn slippage, strength, print chemical tests and dyed and printed colors are done.
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