Proto, SMS and pre-production samples made to your tech pack — real fabric, real construction, photographed and shipped to your door. Get fit and make right before you commit to bulk.
From the first proof of concept to the final pre-production sign-off — each stage made against your tech pack and documented with measurements and photos.
First physical interpretation of your tech pack — proof of concept for design and construction.
1st fitMade on your base size to check fit, balance and ease before grading the full run.
Fit approvalSalesman samples in final fabric and colorways for line sheets, buyers and pre-orders.
Sales-readyOne sample per size to confirm grading is consistent across the full size run.
Graded runPre-production sample — the final golden sample bulk is measured and matched against.
Golden sampleStudio photography of each sample, front, back and detail — ready for decks and e-commerce.
Studio setRoughly two to three weeks per round, with measurements and photos documenting every revision so nothing gets lost between you and the factory.
We review your pack, confirm fabric and flag anything unclear before cutting.
Match your bulk fabric and trims so the sample reflects the real make.
Pattern, cut and sew the first sample; measure against spec.
Photos and measurements go to you; we revise until fit is right.
Sign off the golden sample — the reference bulk is matched to.
Indicative ranges below. Final quotes depend on garment complexity, fabric and the number of fit rounds.
Sample costs are credited against bulk when you go to production. Get exact pricing in 24 hours →
Actual measurements logged against your tech pack spec, point by point.
Front, back and detail shots on form — ready for line sheets and decks.
A shared revision log so fit feedback never gets lost between rounds.
The approved PPS becomes the golden sample your bulk is measured against — same factory, same fabric, same construction, so what you approve is what you receive.
Local sample rooms are quick but pricey; offshore-direct is cheap but slow and disconnected from your bulk. We sit in between — sampled in the same factory your bulk will run in.
| Local sample room | Offshore-direct | Fabrickly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto lead time | 1–2 weeks | 3–5 weeks | 7–10 days |
| Cost per sample | Premium | Lowest | Mid-tier |
| Link to bulk | Different factory | Variable | Same factory & fabric |
| Documentation | Ad hoc | Minimal | Measurements + photos |
| Cost credited to bulk | Rarely | No | Yes |
| Communication | Same timezone | Slow async | EU-hours PM |
No pack yet? We turn your sketches into production-ready specs that sample cleanly the first time.
See tech pack services →Approve your PPS and go straight to full-package production from 50 pieces per style.
See manufacturing →Send your tech pack and get a proto in your hands in 7–10 days — with measurements, photos and a clear path to bulk.