APPAREL FIT & MEASUREMENTS / BUYING ANSWER
Agreeing garment measurement tolerances.
How do I agree measurement tolerances for a pet clothing order?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Define the measurement point, method and acceptable range for the specific garment. Review the implications with the supplier instead of applying one arbitrary tolerance to every dimension. Record how measurements will be taken during inspection.
The decision behind the detail.
A small decorative distance and a fit-related opening may need different attention. Prioritise the points that affect the intended result, then agree the recording method.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Measurement point
- Name the exact chart row and reference drawing.
- Proposed range
- Record the buyer's requirement for supplier review.
- Inspection method
- Describe the condition and method used to measure it.
Check together
- Do not confuse a target value with an acceptance range.
- Confirm the sample and production chart use the same method.
- Keep agreed exceptions visible rather than averaging them away.
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