Match the substitute as closely as possible
- Fiber composition and fabric weight (GSM)
- Stretch percentage and direction
- Stretch recovery and compression
- Thickness, hand feel, and surface finish
- Opacity and shrinkage behavior
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Can a Development Sample Use a Substitute Fabric Before Bulk Material Is Confirmed?
PROVISIONAL DEVELOPMENT SAMPLE
Yes. A substitute fabric can support development, but it should be clearly identified as provisional.
When the intended bulk material is not yet available, a development sample can use a substitute fabric to review pattern shape, construction, seam placement, pockets, straps, and other design details. Choose the closest practical substitute, then recheck fabric-dependent performance on the actual material.
Use it for development decisions
- Pattern shape and garment construction
- Seam and panel placement
- Pockets, straps, and functional details
- Early review of design direction
- Initial sampling progress while materials are sourced
Do not treat it as final fabric approval
A substitute should not automatically be used to approve fit, compression, support, color, squat-proof performance, or other fabric-dependent properties. A softer or more elastic substitute may produce a different legging fit than the actual bulk fabric.
Once the intended material is available, review it through a fabric swatch, strike-off where relevant, or an updated sample before final production approval.
At Call The STYLE, development-sample materials can be reviewed with the Tech Pack, garment construction, and final material plan before bulk production.
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