A garment sample plays a crucial role in validating the overall look of a design. It allows designers to test and confirm several elements before moving into mass production, including:
Although it is made using the selected quality, the sample is not necessarily created in the final color, as the factory typically uses available materials at the time of development.
Accessories such as:
are generally not included at this point. These elements will be carefully defined and added during the following stages of the production process.
It’s important not to confuse the sample with the PPS (Pre-Production Sample).
🔹 The sample is mainly used to validate the initial concept.
🔹 The PPS must be fully aligned with the final production, meaning:
same finishing details