Start with the buyer brief
Record the occasion, silhouette, colour direction, target quantity and whether the item needs stretch, structure or an open texture. This keeps material discussion tied to the finished use rather than a fabric name alone.
Material guide
Compare material direction first, then confirm colour, handfeel and construction with a sample or specification review.
Smooth and formal surfaces
Satin and silk directions can suit a smooth, dressed surface. Confirm sheen, weight, stretch, lining and colour under the lighting used for the final garment before approving a bulk specification.
Open texture and light layers
Lace and tulle directions can support open texture or a lighter visual layer. Confirm edge finish, backing, transparency and attachment details with the sample that will represent the range.
Handfeel and structure
Velvet and cotton directions change the handfeel and body of an accessory. Treat fibre content, weight and finishing as confirmation fields; the catalogue does not assume a specification that has not been reviewed.
What to include in a sample request
Send the family, reference image or product link, preferred material direction, colour, size range, estimated quantity and delivery market. The final material and construction remain item-by-item confirmation points.