Your development decision
Write the garment, cloth targets and unresolved supplier questions in separate parts of one versioned brief.
Start with what is being made
State the garment, wearer and desired silhouette. Include construction details that affect the cloth: lining, front support, pockets, pleats and skin-contact areas. An estimated quantity and sample intention are useful early inputs; unknown technical fields can remain open.
Separate a target from a confirmed fact
A desired composition, weight or width is a buyer target. A confirmed reference fact needs an identified sample and a source such as a dated supplier specification. Keep these columns distinct so a requested value cannot accidentally become a product description.
Use clear units and scope
Record GSM or the original linear-weight unit, total and usable width separately, and total quantity with colour allocation. If a conversion is made, retain the original value and width basis. A sample quantity is different from the expected production quantity.
Explain the appearance with references
Attach photographs or describe a physical reference and what should change. Indicate surface coverage, visible weave, hanging shape and important contact areas. Label inspiration separately from the candidate reference that will be tested.
Turn performance goals into questions
Write the garment observations or test requirements you need to establish. Keep method and acceptance criteria open for agreement if they are unknown. Ask for evidence of the exact property on the proposed reference rather than a broad durability promise.
Send the version that the team will use
Give the brief a project identifier, date and revision. Name the sample task, requested timing and destination. Ask Fred to confirm feasibility and sample arrangements. When a requirement changes, revise the shared brief and identify which previous approval is affected.
Working review record
Scroll the table horizontally on small screens.
| Review point | What to record | Next decision |
|---|---|---|
| Project target | Garment need and priority | Agree the purpose |
| Reference fact | Sample, value, unit and source | Confirm evidence |
| Open question | Missing value or trial requirement | Assign the next action |
| Observation | Method and actual before/after record | Review the specific sample |
Before the next sample round
- Use one dated revision
- Identify the cloth and garment
- Keep approval scope explicit
- Carry unresolved questions to the next round