Translate a visual idea into questions for the supplier.
Describe the intended drape, opacity and handfeel alongside composition preferences. The same fibre description can cover very different fabric constructions.
Use an approved swatch to establish a shared reference. Ask how the proposed fabric behaves after the care method intended for the garment.
Any compliance requirement should be discussed for the actual destination market and garment. Request appropriate current evidence rather than relying on general claims.
COLLECTION / SOURCING NOTES
A shared reference is more useful than an isolated composition label.
Explain the season, layering intention and expected movement of the garment. Describe the balance between structure and fluidity, while leaving construction and composition open where necessary.
Compare swatches under consistent lighting and discuss weight, opacity, handle and colour. A screen image is a direction, not a substitute for a confirmed physical material.
Request evidence for the actual material when required by the order. Agree relevant checks with the supplier; this concept guide is not a test report or a destination-market compliance assessment.
Save a style, bring a reference, or start with your collection brief.
Discuss your collection