03 / KNIT
Soft / 03 Zip
Cotton-rich zip layer concept
A lightweight zip layer designed as a soft outerwear development starting point. Review the hand feel, zip weight and rib recovery as one garment system.
Confirm rib and body shade under agreed lighting. A screen swatch cannot predict the finished garment color.
Build a sample briefAll specifications, MOQ and planning windows below are illustrative.
EXAMPLE SPECIFICATION
The style specification
- Composition
- 80% cotton / 20% polyester example
- Fabric weight
- 300 g/m² loopback target
- Silhouette
- Regular / stand collar concept
- Size run
- XS–2XL illustrative
- Trims
- Coil zip / rib cuffs and hem
- Planning MOQ
- 350 pieces / style-color, illustrative
Define what changes.
- Zip and puller finish
- Rib construction and body weight
- Branding and fold pack
Scope each change against material availability, tooling and the sample plan. Final feasibility is confirmed during development.
Agree what approval means.
- Zip cycling and puller attachment review
- Pilling acceptance against agreed method
- After-wash body / rib dimensional review
These are example review topics. Methods, acceptance limits and required evidence must be agreed for the actual program.
A better starting brief.
This original demo worksheet lists useful development questions for Soft / 03 Zip. It is not a laboratory report or supplier evidence.
Download DEMO worksheetDEVELOPMENT PATH
Each sample moves one decision forward.
Hand-feel swatch → fit sample → trim approval → size set
Planning window / example
Example planning window: fit sample 12–18 business days; final production window depends on fabric and zip availability.
Intended program
Everyday layering / private-label casual collections
SAMPLE APPROVAL / MF-K03
The sample approval dossier.
Consolidate fit comments against one garment revision.
- Record first
- Fabric lot and shade reference
- Review together
- Points of measurement after care trial
- Development sequence
- Hand-feel swatch → fit sample → trim approval → size set
- Planning dependency
- Example planning window: fit sample 12–18 business days; final production window depends on fabric and zip availability.

Soft / 03 Zip is a fictional product concept. Studio imagery illustrates the procurement environment and is not evidence of manufacture.
Soft / 03 Zip: before requesting a sample
What should the first sample resolve?
After-wash body / rib dimensional review. Agree the method, sample identification, acceptance limit and reporting format before testing.
What does the example MOQ include?
The number shown is a planning illustration only. Confirm material availability, tooling, finish or color variations, packaging, sample charges and commercial terms in a real quotation.
What evidence is still required?
Confirm rib and body shade under agreed lighting. A screen swatch cannot predict the finished garment color. No test result, certified performance or customer approval is implied by this page.