Apparel Prototyping

Generally, designers give a factory a sew-by sample and all supplies needed to create a garment, then ask for a prototype to be made for approval. Once the approval is given, and the bulk supplies are delivered, the factory uses their garment as the standard for producing the larger order. A prototype is an example of a style that uses the specified hardware and final fabrication. The construction should also be identical to specifications intended for the final product. A prototype is not a dummy, mock-up, fit sample or first sample etc.