Introduction:
Sampling is one of the most important processes in garments
industry which has a vital role in attracting the buyers. Normally buyers are
placed an order after satisfying with the quality of samples. As its importance
on garments industry, today I will discuss about the different kinds of sample
used for completing an order.
Types of Samples Required for Completing a
Garments Order:
There are mainly eight types of sample needed for completing a garment order. Those ares-
1. Proto sample,
2. Fit sample,
3. Size set sample,
4. Counter sample,
5. Salesman sample (SMS),
6. Pre-production sample (PPS),
7. Top over production sample (TOP),
8. Shipment sample.
All the above garments samples are discussed in the below:
1. Proto sample:
It is the very first sample given into the
buyer. It is prepared according to the buyer’s specification. It is a trial
sample prepared on product development department. Buyer wants to see here that
how its look likes after applying new design on it. Any types of fabric and
color can be used here. For this types of sample 2-3pcs garments should be made
where 1pc for manufacturer and rest of those are sent to the buyer for
correction.
2. Fit sample:
After approving proto sample
After
approving proto sample, fit sample should be made by following buyer provided
measurement sheet. It can be made by using similar fabric, nearer GSM and any color. In Fit sample, stitching and
measurement must be 100% accurate. Here fabrication and color can be changed
but no compromise on stitching and measurement. 2-3 garments are used in fit
sample where 1pc kept by the manufacturer and rest of those are sent to the
buyer.
3. Size
set sample:
After
approving fit sample, based on the patterns of approved sample, all the other
sizes samples should be graded here and make pattern for different sizes. After
that, make 2-3pcs sample for each size of that order. Manufacturer keep 1pc
sample for himself and send 1pc or 2pc samples to the buyer for cutting
approval. Here, it should be noted that, without the size set sample approval,
cutting should not be started.
4.
Counter sample:
This type of
sample is based on the comments received from the buyer. For this sample,
2-3pcs garments are required.
5.
Salesman sample (SMS):
Salesman
sample is used by sales team of buyer to enhance the sales of any garment.
Buyer sends the sample by salesman in the market to receive market feedback
from the customers. It is done approximately 200-500pcs depending on the
customers and season. The main objects of SMS sample are to check market,
feedback, Buyer’s design etc.
6.
Pre-production sample (PPS):
P.P sample
should be made in actual production line by maintaining all actual of an order
specification. It is the main stage of a garments order where any sample may be
approved or rejected. If the sample will approve then can go for the rest of
the process of that order. But if rejected then there will be the revision of
previous processes. PPC (Planning production and control) department is also
involved in this stage. Ones PPC department is involved then there’s no way for
accepting of any style change. It is the very critical stage than other’s
stage. Extra care must be needed here to confirm an order correctly.
7. Top
of production sample (TOP):
During
running an order in production line, a few samples sent to the buyer or buyers
Q, C as TOP sample. TOP sample has a great importance in achieving
certification of whole order. If TOP sample failed to approve its required
quality then whole order will be resumed.
8.
Shipment sample:
Shipment
sample is needed after completing final inspection, when goods are ready for
the shipment. It is a sample that reflects what buyers will receive down to
Q.C, folding, tagging, bagging, labeling and final packaging included.
