GUIDE
A first brief for an apparel project
Start with the garment, its use and what is already decided. Add the missing details as the project develops.
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APPAREL BUYING / DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY
Start with the question
you need to answer.
Guides and checklists help you prepare a project, compare options and keep decisions with the right garment and order.
BUYING GUIDEPrepare a project brief
What to share when the garment is still an idea.
BUYING GUIDEChoose fabric and decorationKeep composition, weight, finish and artwork distinct.
BUYING GUIDEWork with fit and sizingRecord measurement points and assortment clearly.
BUYING GUIDEReview samplesKeep comments, changes and approvals tied to a version.
BUYING GUIDEReview a quotationCheck what the price covers and which assumptions remain.
BUYING GUIDEPrepare production and deliveryAgree the production reference, packing and handover.
GUIDES & TEMPLATES
Browse the library
Each resource is a working example for apparel projects. Confirm project details against the supplier’s written specification.
10 resources
GUIDE
What to look for in a tech pack
A tech pack should connect a garment drawing to materials, measurements, trims, artwork and revision history.
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GUIDE
Record fabric information clearly
Composition, knit or weave structure, weight, finish and test evidence answer different questions.
Field guideRead guide
GUIDE
Prepare artwork and garment decoration
Give the supplier a usable artwork reference and identify the placement, scale and finish you want reviewed.
Production checklistRead guide
GUIDE
Build a useful garment measurement sheet
Define how each point is measured and which garment version the table describes.
Measurement guideRead guide
TEMPLATE
Colour and size order matrix
A blank working sheet for listing each style, colour, size and quantity. Replace the draft rows with your own project information.
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GUIDE
Record sample comments and approvals
Make feedback actionable by tying each comment to a sample version, garment area and requested change.
Review checklistRead guide
GUIDE
Review the scope of an apparel quotation
Compare the quoted style and order breakdown with the version you asked the supplier to price.
Quote review checklistRead guide
GUIDE
Before a garment order enters production
Bring the approved garment, materials, artwork, quantities and packing instructions into one production reference.
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GUIDE
Packing and arrival checks for apparel orders
Align garment labels and pack-out before dispatch, then record quantity or condition differences at arrival.
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