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| Check | fabric supplier | textile supplier |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A fabric supplier sells cloth. Some mill. Some trade. The listing should make the role clear. | See the textile supplier notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | A supplier cannot be felt. The cloth can. Sample it. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Supplier identity does not replace GSM. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Any program that needs repeating cloth. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Unclear origin, missing test data, and changing lots. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every fabric supplier listing mean the same cloth?
No. A fabric supplier sells cloth. Some mill. Some trade. The listing should make the role clear. Ask who holds inventory, who dyes, and who can re-order the same quality.
Can you skip sampling fabric supplier?
Sample first. Compare dye lots if the program will repeat.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword fabric supplier?
Role, spec pack, sample, and reorder path. Choosing a supplier name instead of a written spec.
