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Sampling Solution

Expert sample development, strategic material sourcing, and prototype creation to bring your designs to life.

Sophisticated sampling workspace with beige dress on mannequin, technical sketches, fabric swatches, and pattern development materials showing the progression from design to physical prototype

Bringing Designs to Life

Our sampling solution provides expert prototype development and material sourcing services that transform your designs from concept to physical reality. We help you refine your ideas through strategic sampling, ensuring your vision is accurately represented in every detail before moving to production.

Prototype Development

Creation of high-quality prototypes that accurately represent your design vision and specifications.

Material Sourcing

Strategic sourcing of fabrics, trims, and components that align with your design aesthetic and quality requirements.

Sample Evaluation

Expert assessment of samples for fit, construction, and design integrity to identify refinement opportunities.

Quality Assurance

Rigorous quality control processes to ensure samples meet your standards and specifications.

Our Sampling Process

A strategic approach to sample development that ensures accuracy, efficiency, and design integrity.

01

Design Assessment

Thorough analysis of design specifications and requirements to plan the sampling strategy.

02

Material Selection

Strategic sourcing and selection of fabrics, trims, and components that align with your vision.

03

Prototype Creation

Expert construction of samples with meticulous attention to design details and specifications.

04

Refinement

Evaluation, feedback integration, and iterative improvements to perfect the sample.

Case Study

See how our sampling solution helped a designer bring their innovative concept to life.

Innovative material application showcasing a color-blocked sweater dress with green, camel and navy sections, surrounded by coordinating fabric swatches, yarn samples, technical drawings and design illustrations

Innovative Material Application

We worked with an emerging designer to develop samples for a collection featuring innovative material combinations and color blocking techniques. Our sampling solution included strategic material sourcing, multiple prototype iterations, and specialized construction techniques to achieve the designer's unique vision of combining different textures and weights within a cohesive color palette.

Challenge:Creating harmonious transitions between contrasting materials while maintaining structural integrity
Approach:Extensive material testing and specialized construction techniques for seamless material integration
Result:A distinctive collection with sophisticated material combinations that maintained both visual appeal and wearability

Sampling Services

Comprehensive sampling services to bring your designs to life with precision and quality.

First Pattern Samples

Initial prototype development to test design concepts, proportions, and construction methods.

Fit Samples

Refined prototypes focused on perfecting fit, comfort, and movement across size ranges.

Material Sourcing

Strategic procurement of fabrics, trims, and components from our extensive network of suppliers.

Specialized Construction

Expert development of samples requiring unique construction techniques or innovative approaches.

Sales Samples

Production-quality samples for sales presentations, lookbooks, and marketing materials.

Production Samples

Final approved samples that serve as the gold standard for production manufacturing.

Ready to Bring Your Designs to Life?

Contact us to discuss how our sampling solutions can help you transform your creative concepts into tangible, production-ready prototypes that accurately represent your vision.