Sample is the prototype or
model of the garment, upon what the buyer can decide on how and whether to
confirm the order or not.
Sample
Procedure:
Sl
No.
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Process
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Procedure
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01
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Received
tech pack from the buyer
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It
is the first step of a garment export order. Here garments merchandiser
receives all the tech pack from the buyer, where tech pack contains all the
require information about the garments order such as reference sample,
measurement chart, print instruction, embroidery instruction, wash
instruction etc.
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02
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Pattern
making
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Here
sample pattern has to develop according to tech pack (measurement chart)
provided by the buyer.
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03
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Fabric
cutting
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After
developing sample garments pattern, fabric has to cut here by following the
pattern. It’s a very important section to approve the sample in the very
first shot.
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04
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Print
or embroidery (if required)
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If
tech pack contains print or embroidery instructions then those should be
completed in the cutting fabrics according to the tech pack.
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05
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Sewing
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Sewing
is another important section to approve the sample by the buyer in the very
shot. Here, garments are sewn according to measurement chart. It should be
noted that, during sewing extra care should be taken to make fault free
sample garments.
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06
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Finishing
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Ironing
or pressing has done in the garments here according to the measurement chart.
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07
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Quality
Check
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After
completing all the above processes, quality controller inspects the sample
garments here by following the tech pack which is provided by the buyer. if
arise any problem here then sample garments sent to the required section for
making fault free garments.
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08
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Send
to the buyer for approval
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After
checking the sample garments by the quality controller (QC), garments sent to
the buyer for approval. If it’s approved by the buyer then garments
merchandiser can start the next processes for the garments production.
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Garment sampling is very much
important process. It is a model of what the bulk production is going to be
done. The sampling is quite difficult but it will make the buyers to get attractiveness
towards the industry.
Because the buyers generally
places the order after they are satisfied with the quality of the samples.
Garment sampling is a very important task in an apparel manufacturing because
it gives the satisfaction of the customer with respect to the product being
manufactured.
This is in turn important because if the buyer is not
satisfied by the samples, this puts the following at risk:
·
Placement of the order,
·
Acceptance of the some or the entire
quantity of garments produced.
There may be a separate sampling department in a company.
But as the merchandiser is the person who is interacting with the buyers
regarding samples and other requirements, this sampling department will work
under the guidance Also as the samples are to be made according to the buyers’
price ranges and quality levels, merchandiser has to advise.
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Purpose
of Sampling:
·
To allow the
buyer to judge the production capabilities of the manufacturer.
·
To provide
a means for making revisions in the bulk production process.
·
To let the manufacturer estimate the
thread and fabric consumption, and develop cost quotations.
The Details Attached to the
Garment Sample: After the confirmation of order, each sample sent to the buyer
has the following details attached to it, with the help of a tag.
It contains the details of
both, what the buyer has demanded and what the supplier fabric/trim etc. they
have used.
ü Ref
no.
ü Color
ü Fabric
ü Composition
ü Description
ü Quantity
ü Style
no/ Size
ü Store
Sampling
Process:
The process of sample
department varies continuously, and the development process will covers a wide
range of unique products from new
fibers, fiber blends, new yarns, fabric structures ,finishes and surface
effects new technology and all types of made up products such as woven , knit
wear, hosiery, cut and sewn garments, household products, technical and medical
products.
There are different phases of
sampling; the first phase covers the development of the initial concept or
design idea and getting the approval by the customer.
The second phase covers the
process after getting acceptance of the first prototype sample and carry out
the functions of sourcing and ordering component, testing the product and carry
out trails once the finalized sample specifications has been drawn up.
The third and final phase
includes a range of activities that are carried out before large scale or bulk
production capacity outside the producer/developers if this is needed.
Sampling
Types:
We have to send many samples to buyers. They are:
ü Proto Samples or fit Samples
ü Photo
shoot Samples
ü Salesmen
Samples or promotional Samples
ü Size
set Samples
ü Style
Samples
ü Sealing
Samples
ü Pre
– Production Samples
ü Online
Samples
ü Shipment
Samples
ü Counter
Samples or reference Samples
ü Development
Samples.
Proto Samples or Fit
Samples: These samples are done after getting the new order from the
buyer. These samples are needed to check the measurements, style and fit. So
they can be made in available similar fabrics but in the actual measurements
and specifications given from the buyer. Some buyers may need these
samples if they want to print the photos of garments on packing box, hang tag,
in show rooms etc.
Photo Shoot Samples: In
this category which deals mainly with the real fitting on garments. The buyers
will conduct photo-shoot sessions with the samples we have sent. By this we can
clearly get the fitting requirements and problems in the measurements. By doing
these buyers can give us comments with the photo attachments.
Salesman
Samples: The buyer needs these samples for getting the orders from
their customers. If the buyer is having 7 salesmen in his office, then the
buyer will ask us to make 7 samples in each style. The salesmen will book the
orders from their customers, by showing these samples. Buyer will place the
order to us according to customer attractness towards the sample. Sales samples
are made with actual fabric and trims and accessories. Buyer pays for salesman
samples to the developer.
Size
Set Samples: These samples are done after the salesman sample. In SMS
we will send samples in one size only. Hence size set samples are done to check
the grading of all sizes is ok and the measurements are quite good.
Counter Samples or
Reference Samples:
These are the sample which are made as same as the other samples.
We will send samples to the
buyer and keep one of the same samples for our reference. By getting acceptance
from the buyer we can precede the work according to the reference sample we
have with us.
Pre
– Production Samples: These samples are almost like approval
samples. They have to be made in actual production fabric with actual bulk
trims. They will represent that the production will be like these samples. These
samples are to be sent before starting the actual production. Hence these
samples are needed to be perfect in all manners. Buyer may check these samples
for everything or anything. Sometimes, they may do wash test also. We should not
get any remark or comment. We have to get only ‘OK’ from the buyer.
Online
Sample: Once production is online, few pieces are taken out in the
middle of the production. Production pieces are sent to buyer as TOP sample.
All buyers do not ask for TOP sample. Purpose is to cross-check whether factory
is following PP sample specification or not.
Shipment
Samples: These samples are to be sent just before shipment. They
should be sent in actual packing with all labels, tags, etc. (Generally these
samples will not be tested by buyer for anything). And even if we get some
comments from buyers like changes in price tag or changes in the assortments we
can adopt the changes in the process but it’s not the risk for the supplier.
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