01 / MATERIALIdentify the actual knit
Record fiber composition, fabric construction, GSM and usable width. Ask suppliers to identify the proposed article and tolerance. Stretch direction and recovery need a defined method; a soft swatch alone cannot establish performance in a finished swimsuit.
02 / COLORSeparate color from print approval
A lab dip addresses a solid shade; a strike-off addresses print scale, placement and color. Label the approved reference and dye lot. A screen image is useful for discussion but cannot replace an agreed physical approval under the chosen lighting.
03 / QUANTITYMake minimums comparable
Request MOQ per color or print as well as total quantity in meters, yards or rolls. Separate sampling charges from bulk fabric, and list surplus or shortfall tolerances. Available stock and custom development are different quotation routes.
04 / EVIDENCEConnect claims to the article
Ask which exact construction a test report covers. Record edition, conditioning, threshold and sample identity for colorfastness, shrinkage or an applicable UV requirement. A supplier brochure and a quality-system certificate do not prove the performance of your proposed fabric.