REPEAT ORDERS & CHANGES / BUYING ANSWER

Adding a colour to an existing style.

What should be reviewed when adding a new colourway to a repeat style?

Bring the right
details to the table.

Read the answer.
Review the requirements.
Discuss your project.

THE BUYING ANSWER

Start with a clear definition.

Keep the known construction reference but define the new material and trim combination separately. Review colour, show-through, artwork and relevant evidence for that combination. Prior approval of another colour does not answer every new colourway question.

The decision behind the detail.

A familiar pattern can reduce some development work while still requiring a new appearance approval. Record the shared and changed areas.

PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT

Three details to bring.

Base style
Identify the approved construction revision.
New colourway
Map outer fabric, lining and trim references.
Review needs
List appearance and documentation checks for the addition.

Check together

  • Keep the new colour code distinct.
  • Review the complete combination on a sample.
  • Update labels and quantity records after approval.

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Take it into your project.

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Project requirements

Identify the approved construction revision.

Map outer fabric, lining and trim references.

List appearance and documentation checks for the addition.

Points to discuss

Leave anything undecided blank. These notes do not approve a sample or order.

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