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| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silhouette, lining, stretch, and opacity belong in the first line of the brief. |
| Mass / construction | Mass follows silhouette. A ball gown and a sundress do not share one GSM band. |
| Care | Wearer care should be realistic for the dress category. |
| Sample | Toile first in a similar drape. |
| Common miss | Calling every shiny cloth dress fabric. |
Does every dress fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Dress fabric is cloth specified for a dress block. It is not a fibre name. Silhouette, lining, stretch, and opacity belong in the first line of the brief.
Can you skip sampling dress fabric?
Toile first in a similar drape.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword dress fabric?
Block, drape, opacity, mass, and lining. Calling every shiny cloth dress fabric.