Your development decision
Use the textile term, its actual meaning and a clear supplier question together.
Fibre and yarn terms
Wool names a fibre; woolen-spun and worsted-spun identify yarn-processing routes. Blend names a combination and needs complete composition. Ask: “What are the full fibre percentages and declared yarn route for this reference?”
Weight and width terms
GSM is grams per square metre. Linear weight needs the defined cloth width. Usable width is the agreed cutting width. Ask: “Which unit and width basis are used, and what cutting width can be confirmed?”
Surface terms
Nap describes surface fibre lay or coverage in context; brushed describes a finishing direction; heather describes a mixed-colour appearance. Ask for an identified physical reference and finish description rather than treating these as composition declarations.
Garment response terms
Drape, extension, recovery and surface wear answer different questions. Describe the observation and conditions. Ask: “Which garment section or test supports the result, and which sample was reviewed?”
Sample and approval terms
A reference sample introduces a candidate; an approval standard carries a recorded scope; a bulk lot identifies production material. Ask: “Which version is proposed, what has been approved, and which questions remain open?”
Use spelling variants consistently
Woolen and woollen are English spelling variants and refer to the same topic here. Retain supplier reference codes exactly and use the correct technical meaning when translating. A preferred word cannot replace the source specification.
Working review record
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| Review point | What to record | Next decision |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Project, reference, version and date | Keep records connected |
| Target | Requested appearance or numerical requirement | Separate from fact |
| Source | Supplier document or actual observation | Confirm applicability |
| Open item | Missing field or uncompleted trial | Assign next action |