PATTERN TEST
After drafting pattern from working sketch, this is the first chance to visualize proportion and confirm that chosen fabrics behave as expected
PROTOTYPE
Any
corrections resulting from pattern test review have already been
implemented, so the focus is on getting hanger appeal, fit and
construction right...
DUPLICATES
Duplicates
are cut and sewn to distribute as sales samples to showrooms or
sales reps
PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE
Congratulations! You
got orders and his is the first step to confirm that the fabric and
trims being used in production behave as those used for
prototypes...
This is also the sample where substitute materials are tested (if fabrics or trims originally sampled are no longer an option for production)
This is also the sample where substitute materials are tested (if fabrics or trims originally sampled are no longer an option for production)
PRODUCTION
This
sample reflects the fit, construction and materials that have been
approved for production and is given to the Factory to follow as a
standard to meet
if the materials and trims have not changed from the Pre-Production sample there is NO NEED for a production sample
if the materials and trims have not changed from the Pre-Production sample there is NO NEED for a production sample