Sample Section SOP
Factory Name: Fashion Asia Ltd.
Department: Sample Section
SOP No.: QA/SP/10
Prepared by: QMS Sr. Exe
Approved by: Sample Manager
Responsibility
Sample Coordinator: Manage sample request flow and timeline.
Pattern Master: Ensure patterns and markers match buyer specs.
Sample Man: Execute sewing operations per tech pack.
Sample QA: Check quality and measurements of samples before submission.
Sample Manager: Supervise overall section performance.
Sample Workflow Process
Sample Request & Tech Pack Review
Receive sample request and tech pack from merchandising/buyer.
Review all instructions: measurements, construction details, trims, artwork, and
packaging.
Clarify missing details with merchandiser before processing.
Pattern Making & Fabric Allocation
Pattern Master prepares patterns based on tech pack or buyer block.
Fabric & trims are requisitioned from store or sourcing.
Cutting is done manually or with semi-automatic cutter.
Sample Sewing
Allocate sewing tasks to experienced sample operators.
Follow operation sequence from tech pack.
Ensure high quality and finish; trial sewing may be done for new styles.
Inline and Final QA Check
Sample QA checks stitching quality, construction, measurements.
Measurements are verified against spec sheet using Sample Measurement Report.
Workmanship must meet buyer standards; if failed, sample is revised.
Submission and Tracking
Approved samples are packed as per buyer format.
Submit to merchandising for dispatch to buyer.
Maintain sample tracker for submission record, approval status, and lead time.
Sample Types Covered
Development Sample (Proto)
Fit Sample
Size Set Sample
Pre-Production Sample (PP Sample)
Shipment Sample (Gold Seal/Top Sample)
Salesman Sample (SMS)
Sample Section Guidelines
Only approved trims and fabric are to be used.
Maintain clean and controlled working area.
Machine settings must be adjusted for each style.
Store and organize old samples for reference.
Record all samples in Sample Log Sheet.
Quality Parameters for Samples
Correct measurement tolerance
Neat and accurate stitching
Proper trims and attachments
Accurate label and placement
Finishing and packing as per buyer requirement
Documentation
Sample Request Form
Tech Pack
Sample Tracker Sheet
Sample Measurement Report
Submission Record File
QMS Sr. Exe Sample Manager