Essential contents
- Front and back flat drawings with key details called out.
- Bill of materials: main fabric (composition and weight), lining, trims, threads, labels.
- Construction notes: seams, stitching and finishes.
- Measurement chart for every size, with tolerances.
- Artwork placement and size for prints or embroidery.
- Labelling and packing instructions.
Common mistakes
- Measurements in only one size.
- Fabric described by feel instead of composition and weight.
- Missing label information that is legally required in the EU.
Tip
Leave unknown details clearly marked as open. A factory can advise on an open question; a guessed value often leads to a wrong sample.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and can differ by country — check the official sources or a qualified advisor before relying on it.