OEM development
Send your sample, sketch or technical pack. We review the construction, materials and development requirements, then agree the sampling and approval route before production.
Physical sample, tech pack, pattern, sketch or reference; target market; quantities; size range; brand and delivery requirements.
A review of missing information, construction questions and the proposed development route.
Confirm the style references, intended market, target size range and questions to resolve before sampling.
Material preferences, performance needs, fit standard and intended level of support or coverage.
A defined shell, lining, support and pattern direction for sampling, subject to availability and approval.
Agree shell, lining, trims and fit requirements. Record substitutions before the sample is made.
Consolidated comments against the current sample and specification version.
A physical development, fit or pre-production sample as agreed for the project.
Consolidate fit, measurement and construction comments against the same sample and specification.
Written approval or one consolidated revision document with measurements and marked images.
An agreed reference set: sample status, updated specification, approved material and open-item list.
Identify the approved sample and specification version, with any conditions or unresolved items listed.
Complete commercial terms, order breakdown, labels, packaging, tests and required approvals.
Production preparation against the confirmed control set and agreed quality checkpoints.
Confirm the order breakdown, material status, labels, packing and inspection criteria in writing.
Sample development & revision
Agree the sample purpose first: design interpretation, fit review or production reference. Review the product against that purpose before requesting the next version.
| Feedback | Information needed | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage feels too low | Mark the area on front/back photos and state the intended position. | Review the neckline or leg line alongside straps and lining. |
| The edge feels tight | Identify the size, contact point and movement that causes tension. | Review measurements, edge length, material stretch and elastic. |
| Print placement needs changing | Provide a marked layout with repeat scale and alignment priorities. | Compare the new placement at seams and across planned sizes. |
| The sample is approved | State the style, version and approved features; list any conditions. | Reconcile the sample with the current specification and material list. |
Use one consolidated comment sheet. Label each issue, keep measurements and photos together, and record whether it is accepted, revised or still open. Conflicting comments in several messages can lead to a sample that solves the wrong problem.
Sample timing, cost and revision scope depend on the construction, material availability and agreed work. They are established for the project rather than assumed from a style photograph.
Share the product direction, target market, quantity structure and reference files you already have. Project-specific sampling and quotation requirements are reviewed from there.
Sample feedback
Useful feedback gives the development team a clear action and a reference to work against.
Open the revision worksheets →Name the area, size and wearing condition. Distinguish a measurement change from a preference for different coverage or support.
Mark the seam, connection or finish in a photograph. Explain the desired result and retain any details already accepted.
Give each round one consolidated comment list. Identify the sample and material versions so an old instruction does not return in the next revision.