QA Sample (Various Kinds Of Samples)

There are a range samples in the process in the merchandise lifecycle. These include: The Initial Sample Report is designed for the documentation of initial sample inspection results prior to the start of volume production, in line with various requirements. Proto Sample: These samples are a prototype of a new design created by designers. This is the first sample in product development stage. Proto sample is made to communicate the design of a style or a line or to present garment structure. In proto samples fit and fabric detailing is not been considered. FIT Sample: Once proto sample is approved, FIT is being made with actual measurement. Modification on the pattern is done to get desired fit of the garment. FIT is one of the most important factors to be considered during sample development. FIT sample is being tested on live model or Dress form for to verify garment fit and fall. Salesman Sample: Salesman samples are made to put on display in the retail showroom. Salesman sample are displayed for assessing customer?s feedback and according to customer response and the buyers forecast demand of a particular style. Sales samples are made with actual fabric and trims and accessories. Size set Sample: The purpose of the size set is to check fit of the garment in different sizes. In this stage factory develops samples in multiple sizes. Generally, buyers ask size set sample in jump sizes, like S, L, XXL. Buyer check size set sample and give feedback to factory if anything needs to be corrected. Pre-production Sample: Buyer wants pre-production sample (PP sample) to be made in actual production line, so that operators know what they are going to make. This sample is made with actual fabric, trims and accessories and made by sewing line tailors. PP sample must be approved by buyer or technical merchants prior to proceeding actual production. Top of Production Sample (TOP sample): Once production is online, a few pieces are taken out in the middle of the production. Production pieces are sent to buyer as TOP sample. Not all buyers ask for TOP sample. The Purpose of the Top Sample is to cross-check if there is any deviation against the PP sample specification. Shipment Sample: When a production run is being finished and packed for shipment, 2 to 3 finished pieces are kept for future reference. Shipment sample are often kept by both buyer?s merchant and factory merchants. The approved shipment is sent directly to warehouse and merchants at the buyer do not get garment out of the shipment. That is why they keep shipment sample for future reference.