FABRICS & MATERIAL SELECTION / BUYING ANSWER
Building an approved material swatch library.
What should be attached to an approved pet-product swatch?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Label each retained swatch with its material identity, colour reference, approval status and relevant product revisions. Keep pending alternatives separate from approved choices. An attractive swatch without an identifier is difficult to reconnect to a repeat order.
The decision behind the detail.
Swatches may change appearance with handling or storage. Record when a fresh reference is needed instead of assuming an old piece remains a reliable comparison forever.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Swatch identity
- Record material code, colour and supplier reference.
- Approval status
- Mark approved, pending or superseded with a date.
- Product links
- List the styles and revisions using the material.
Check together
- Keep approved and rejected options clearly separated.
- Check labels remain attached to the correct swatches.
- Review the reference again before a material-sensitive reorder.
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