Knits
Tops and soft layers
What to confirm
Looped and ribbed surfaces. Confirm drape, recovery, opacity and handfeel.
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Build a clearer brief. Confirm the details with physical samples and a written quotation.
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Fabric & Stretch Selection Tool
Choose a direction. Build the questions to take into a swatch and sample review.
Add your selections to your brief, then confirm materials and specifications with your sample.
Your swatch-review questions
- Where is upper-arm and bust ease most important for this top?
- Which knit structure gives suitable opacity and seam stability in the sample?
- Which directions and recovery method should be agreed using a physical swatch?
- Does the sample balance shape retention with comfortable movement?
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Project Brief Builder
FABRIC LIBRARY
Start with the garment. Confirm with a swatch.
Wovens
Dresses and structured separates
What to confirm
Assorted physical fabric references. Confirm weave, composition, shrinkage and colour.
Stretch
Fit-led flexible garments
What to confirm
Looped fabric surface; stretch requires verification. Agree direction, extension and recovery checks.
Linings
Supporting interior layers
What to confirm
Smooth lining fabric. Confirm compatibility, opacity and seam behaviour.
Trims
Fastenings and edge finishing
What to confirm
Closures and finishing components. Confirm size, colour, placement and compatibility.
Packaging
Folding and transport preparation
What to confirm
Protective packing materials. Confirm materials, marks and destination requirements.