UNDERSTAND IT VISUALLY
Transfer the decisions, too.
A supplier handover needs the approved sample and its supporting records. A photograph alone cannot transfer the full product specification.
Reapprove the new partner’s interpretation before bulk.
Separate the product from the old process
An approved garment shows the intended result, while the tech pack explains how the buyer expects it to be specified. Keep both. Clearly mark what is a requirement and what is simply a historical supplier choice.
Transfer a controlled reference set
List approved materials and substitutes, size chart, point-of-measure diagrams, fill targets, construction, labels, packing and required test evidence. Record permissions to use designs, patterns and other materials.
Review known problems
Share an honest history of fit comments, leakage, pucker, shade issues, care results or delivery assumptions. Where evidence is incomplete, mark the issue as a question to resolve rather than a proven cause.
Reapprove before bulk
Material availability, equipment and methods can differ. Make representative samples, compare with the agreed reference and resolve deviations in writing. Confirm inspection criteria, project milestones and shipment responsibilities with the new partner.
Questions buyers ask
Should I send only the old sample?
Send the sample together with written specifications, approvals and identified material records where available.
Will the new factory reproduce every detail automatically?
Confirm interpretation through a representative sample and document any proposed deviations.
Sources and further reading
External sources inform the technical explanations above. Standards and test requirements can vary by market; check current documents for your product.
This guide supports early product decisions. Confirm material data, applicable labeling rules and performance claims for the specific product and destination market.