Know What are Different Types of Samples in Garment Industry

KNOW WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
SAMPLE IN GARMENT INDUSTRY
Expert Guidance by Billoomi Fashion, India

WHAT IS SAMPLING?
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LET’S UNDERSTAND THE SAMPLING
➤ Sampling means making one piece of garment that is to represent the entire
quantity to be made for one style.
➤ During garment manufacturing process, sampling is done to check several
things such as:
➤ Check fabric quality
➤ Size and Fitment
➤ Quality of embellishment
➤ Aesthetic appeal of the design
➤ A concept design is originally made on computer or paper. It does not
provide the key information about the ﬁnal outcome how exactly will it look
on body. Hence sampling is must.
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LET’S UNDERSTAND THE SAMPLING
➤ Before you proceed for the ﬁnal production of your collection, it requires some 6
to 8 type of sampling during the entire clothing manufacturing process.
➤ Sampling is very important stage for both the brand owner (buyer / clients) as
well as clothing manufacturing factory.
➤ At buyer ends, it helps to physically examine the overall quality
➤ At factory end it helps to assess the manufacturing feasibility, cost estimation
and take the candid comments from the client / buyers.
➤ Sampling and prototyping both are synonyms
➤ Sampling process includes more work and steps than production process.
➤ Key steps involved sampling are - pattern making, grading, sourcing of material
and trims, cutting & sewing, embellishment work if any, ﬁnishing and packing,
quality control and so on.
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TYPE OF SAMPLING

COMMONLY KNOW TYPE OF SAMPLES - 8
1. Prototype sample
2. Fit Sample
3. Photoshoot Samples
4. Size Set Samples
5. Salesman Samples (SMS)
6. Pre-Production Samples (PPS)
7. Top of the Production Samples (TOPS)
8. Shipment Samples

KNOW THE TYPE OF
SAMPLING

PROTOTYPE SAMPLE - 1 OF 8
The very first sample which is made after making the pattern, it is
called prototype sample. This is the very first sample after the first
hand details are received from the buyer related to the custom design
and specification. In such sample, usually actual fabric and colors are
not used. The purpose to make this sample is to see the overall look of
style / model. Due to the purpose and nature of such sample, this
does not require buttoning and quite a few other things which is not
primary to see while a designer / buyer imaging or aspire to see the
overall look of a style.

FIT SAMPLE - 2 OF 8
As the name itself explains, the objective of fit sample is to check the
measurement given by the client. This is not necessary to use actual
fabric and color for this sample.

PHOTOSHOOT SAMPLES - 3 OF 8
Lot of brands use to ask for photoshoot sample so that they can shoot
the garment with a model and show to their customers / retailers with
objective of pre-booking. In this sample, it is always recommended to
use actual color, fabric, final measurement, finish, fitting and trims.

SALES MAN SAMPLES (SMS) - 4 OF 8
This is required when a buyer needs to take the feedback from their
retailer / focus group customer, test the market etc. Sales team of the
clothing label use to enhance their sales and create a buzz about the
upcoming collection using Salesman Samples. The quantity of such
sample is not defined as it varies based on number of market /
retailers and season sales ratio of the label. It may be 5 pcs per style to
10 pcs per style.

SIZE SET SAMPLES - 5 OF 8
Most of the above samples are made in one size per style. Usually one
size in which sample is made got approved but other sizes remains
unapproved. Hence Size Set Samples come in process. Once
production order is placed (specially if you're working for Kids
Garment Manufacturer as under kids the size range may begin from
new born to 10 years), the manufacturer use to send one sample in
each size so that designer / label owner can check the fitment for each
size.

PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLES - 6 OF 8
Pre-Production Samples are made before final production begins.
This essentially meet all the comments made on previous samples
and is made out of actual color, fabric, desired finish and style
detailing. This is also a kind of promise how the final production is
going to be. PPS is the last way to do any modification / improvisation
in order. Once PPS is approved, manufacturer goes blind with the
order detailing and proceed for the final quantity of production.

TOP OVER THE PRODUCTION SAMPLES (TOPS) - 7 OF 8
In the middle of a production order, few samples are picked and sent
to the buyer / clothing label owner with objective to check the sewing
quality, measurement, finish etc. This may be unfinished samples as
well. These samples are just a kind of token how work is going on and
what is going to be made.

SHIPMENT SAMPLES - 8 OF 8
This is an old practice where buyers used to ask to send one sample
out of finished and packed consignment. In the era of information
technology and cost cutting, now a days a video clip or images do this
work. However, this has own purpose where shipment sample give
the glimpse what buyer is going to receive after final inspection,
folding, tagging, bagging, labelling and packaging.

It is not mandatory that each of production order will go through all
8 rounds of sampling. There’re quite a few aspects to consider before
a manufacturer or the private label clothing owner decides which
kind of sample is required for given production order. It depends on
the situation, style detailing, timeline, feasibility, cost etc whether
and which sample to be made. The purpose is to have well informed
and wise decision before moving for the bulk production by both the
clothing manufacturer as well as the buyer.
Important Note

THANK YOU!
Disclaimer: The information provided here is compiled and created after details
collected from several sources as well as in discussion with relevant team at
Billoomi Fashion, India. In case you have any query, comment or if you want more
information, please explore our website: www.billoomifashion.com or write email
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