Coating
Fabric direction
Double-Faced Coating
Double-faced collection reference. Compare face, reverse and the garment edge construction with Fred.
Fabric directions
Double-Faced Woolen Fabrics for Coat Development
Review the two faces and the edge construction together. A double-faced collection name does not establish how a proposed article is connected or how it should be made.
Coating
Three decisions to make with the sample
Face and reverse
Ask for identified photographs and a physical cutting of both sides. State whether both will be visible in the garment.
Edge construction
Discuss the intended seam and finishing method with the garment maker. Request enough sample material to trial the edge, collar and hem.
Article identity
Confirm fibre content, GSM, usable width and construction information. A photograph cannot document layer connection or separation behaviour.
Move from a collection reference to an article
Use this reference to identify the visual or development direction you want to explore. Ask Fred to propose suitable current articles and provide the information needed for your garment brief. Keep the website direction ID separate from the factory article code.
The photograph does not establish current inventory, a composition percentage, finished GSM, usable width or a certification result. Record these as open questions until the proposed article is documented. If the article or finish changes, review the relevant sample and making checks again.
Prepare the next request
Include the garment, silhouette, lining or unlined intent, desired surface and sample purpose. State the amount needed for a construction trial if your garment maker has already estimated it. Ask Fred to confirm sample availability, charges, shipping and the next approval stage.
Compare this direction with another reference from the library using the same garment question. A shortlist should help explain the decision you need to make, rather than imply that a photograph has already proved the fabric suitable.
From direction to development
Take the next step with samples
A photograph starts the conversation. Physical samples help you make the decision.