Merchandising activities on Product development

Product development is another important responsibility for RMG merchandisers. Before go to bulk production various stage of sampling has to pass in order to develop a product for end user.

Sequence of Sampling

Counter sample/Style sample/Salesmen sample

Fitting sample/ Size set sample

Pre-Production.

Pre-Shipment Sample.

Shipping Sample.

Photo/ Advertisement/ Catalog Sample

Sequence of Sampling

Counter sample/Style sample/Salesmen sample

Fitting sample/ Size set sample

Pre-Production

Pre-Shipment Sample

Shipping Sample

Photo/ Advertisement/ Catalog Sample

Steps of Garment Sample Approval:

Step-1

Style sample (Closest available fabrics and trims)

Step-2

Size Set sample (actual fabric and closest available trims)

Step-3

Pre- production sample (In Actual)

Step-4

Pre-Shipment sample (In Actual)

Fabrics Selection

Approval Fabrics (for hand feel & Approval) Test done from official Testing House 1st Bulk Fabrics in each Color Test report in each color

Lap dip

Each Color ¾ Options for Dry Recipe Confirmation with "Spectro Readings"Re- Sub Needed Until Approval.

Swatch

Swatch is a presentation of all the materials is (Fabrics & Accessories) used for any specific style/order. Usually small piece of fabrics and each piece of accessories are attached in board paper in a systematical manner. Swatch is very important for production line to make the correct construction of a garment and QC departments ensure it. Concerned merchandiser should confirm/approve the swatch.

Style sample development The main object to develop style sample is to approve the styling of a product that a designer imagine first. This sample is usually made by available color but actual design, construction and weight. But some time buyer ask sample to make by actual color

Size set sample development The main object to develop size sample is to confirm the measurement, body fitting etc. This sample is also made by available color but actual construction and weight.

Pre-production sample development The main object to develop Pre production sample is to confirm the final product from buyer. After receive pre-production sample we can start final/bulk production.

Pre-Shipment sample development The main object to develop Production sample is to confirm ultimate buyer that what we produced and ship to sell for end user.