Choose candidates for one decision
Select directions that answer the same garment question. You might compare a quieter rhythm with a stronger one for a coat front, or compare two surface directions for a pocket trial. Record why each candidate belongs in the comparison. A table is most useful when it supports a choice; collecting unrelated favourites makes the next sample request harder to interpret.
Keep the field meanings separate
The scale labels fine, medium and broad are appearance categories used here, not standard millimetre bands. Contrast describes a colour relationship and surface describes an appearance direction. Composition, GSM, usable width and measured repeat belong to an identified article. An illustrated direction cannot supply those specifications. The table leaves unconfirmed fields visible so you can ask for them rather than silently assuming a typical value.
Handle unknown composition honestly
If 100% wool is mandatory, state it as a hard requirement in the enquiry. A reference with unknown composition does not satisfy that requirement. It may still be useful as an appearance example, provided the material constraint remains separate. Request an article that can meet the requirement and ask for written composition confirmation. Do not treat the word tweed, the look of a yarn or an image colour as fibre evidence.
Limit the comparison deliberately
The table holds three references. Adding a fourth prompts you to remove one and keeps the existing choices intact. Removing a direction from your sample list also removes it from the active comparison. This keeps the record consistent when you change your shortlist. You can return to the catalogue and add another direction after deciding which earlier candidate is no longer relevant.
Turn differences into sample questions
After comparing, write what you need a physical sample to establish. Ask whether the pattern remains visible across the garment panel, whether the surface suits the intended detail, and which article specifications are confirmed. Use the garment trial planner for a placement question and the enquiry builder for sample type, colour plan and quantities. The direction IDs travel with the brief so the team can understand which appearance examples you used.
Your decision and record
| Check | Decide | Keep with the reference |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | Compare visual rhythm without assigning a false size. | Direction label and a measured repeat when available. |
| Material | Apply hard composition requirements to confirmed articles. | Written fibre information and remaining questions. |
| Panel result | Name the appearance difference that matters to the garment. | Part, visual intention and sample needed. |
| Shortlist | Keep only the candidates needed for the next discussion. | Up to three compared IDs and the sample list. |
Questions for this step
Why do several fields say To be confirmed?
The current cards are illustrated development directions without article specifications. The missing fields are questions for an identified physical sample, not values the website can invent.
Does adding a fourth reference replace one automatically?
No. The table keeps the existing three and asks you to remove one before adding another.
Can an unknown reference pass the 100% wool filter?
No. That filter requires a verified article with a confirmed 100% wool composition. A direction with unknown composition does not meet it.