Sampling guide
A sample is the only way to judge handfeel, stretch and color truthfully. This guide explains how sampling works when you source from Guangzhou Zhongda — what to prepare, how cuts are arranged, and how to check a sample against the garment you are developing.
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Step 1
Sampling works fastest when the first message already carries the key facts: the garment you are developing, the product code or a reference photo, your color direction, estimated quantity and timing. With this brief, the team can shortlist the closest stock directions before cutting anything.
Send the brief via WhatsApp (+86 159 1896 4057) or the English inquiry form on the contact page.
Color card vs sample cut
A color card shows the color range available in a direction — useful for choosing shades. A sample cut is a piece of the actual fabric — the only way to judge handfeel, stretch, recovery and opacity. Most buyers ask for both together.
Step 2
Step 3
When the sample arrives, compare it in the way your production will actually use it:
| Check | How |
|---|---|
| Handfeel & weight | Handle the full cut, not a small corner; compare against your reference garment feel. |
| Stretch & recovery | Stretch in both directions and release; observe how quickly it returns. |
| Opacity | Place over a light source and over skin-tone backing, in your target color. |
| Color | Judge under daylight rather than a phone screen; check against your color standard. |
| Surface | Look at it from the wearing distance of the finished garment — gloss and texture read differently up close. |
| After-care | Wash and dry a piece the way the finished garment will be cared for. |
These checks are a starting point for your own garment trial; they do not replace your production testing.
Step 4
An approved sample locks the direction — not the final terms. Before bulk production, reconfirm the batch, current stock, price, color standard and dispatch timing for the exact quantity you are ordering. Keep the approved sample as your color and handfeel reference for the bulk comparison.
Common questions
Sampling FAQ
Color card and sample arrangements, including courier terms, are confirmed when arranging sampling from Guangzhou Zhongda.
Timing depends on stock and color; confirm the expected dispatch date when arranging the sample.
Yes. A reference garment or swatch helps match handfeel, weight and color direction more accurately.
Share photos and your target requirements; alternative directions or colors can be checked against current stock and color cards.
