How to Request Fabric Samples the Right Way

|Dynamic Knitfabs

Quick Answer

A clear sample request saves weeks of back and forth. Here is what to include.

Fabric samples

Samples are the first real test of a supplier. A vague request often leads to the wrong swatches and lost time.

What to include in a sample request

  • Garment type and target customer
  • Fabric type, composition and GSM range
  • Width needed
  • Colour or print, with Pantone or a physical reference
  • Finish: dyed, printed, RFD or a value added effect
  • Target price per metre and expected order quantity

Header swatches vs yardage

Small swatches are fine for checking handle and colour. Ask for a few metres of yardage when you need to make a fit sample.

After you receive samples

  • Wash test the fabric as your customer would
  • Make a garment sample before approving
  • Write down any changes clearly

Our sampling is available on all qualities. Request samples or WhatsApp us.

About the Author

The Dynamic Knitfabs Team

Dynamic Knitfabs Pvt. Ltd. is a family-run fabric manufacturer founded in 1990, with in-house knitting, weaving and sublimation printing in Surat and Noida, India. The company is led by Directors Rajeev Jain and Siddharth Jain and supplies fabric to 100+ international and Indian fashion brands.