Practical guides and insights for manufacturers and traders managing fabric sample libraries.
Everything you need to know about managing a fabric sample library: what data to capture, how to organise by design number and colour variant, and when to move from spreadsheets to dedicated software.
ReadDuplicate design numbers. Stickers that don't match the spec sheet. Buyers who can't get answers. If any of these sound familiar, your sample management system has a problem.
ReadA practical guide to moving off spreadsheets — what to look for in a replacement, how to migrate your existing data, and what changes in your daily workflow.
ReadComparing approaches to fabric sample management in 2026: spreadsheets, generic CRMs, ERP modules, and purpose-built tools. What to look for and which fits your operation.
ReadHow Indian textile manufacturers and traders track fabric samples today — the Excel dependency, WhatsApp workflows, and what purpose-built software changes.
ReadQR codes on fabric stickers link to live digital spec pages — no login, no app, instant access. How this changes the buyer relationship and sample workflow.
ReadWhat colour variants are, why one design has multiple colorways, how MPNs work, and how to track them efficiently.
ReadGSM measures fabric weight per square metre. GLM measures weight per linear metre. Clear explanation of both, how to calculate them, and when each is used.
ReadA design number is the unique identifier for a fabric sample. Naming conventions, auto-generation, uniqueness enforcement, and how it relates to MPNs.
ReadThe problems with sharing fabric spec sheets via WhatsApp and email — and how QR-linked public spec pages solve version confusion and slow response times.
ReadEPI (Ends Per Inch) and PPI (Picks Per Inch) define the construction density of a woven fabric. Clear explanation for manufacturers, traders, and buyers.
ReadComparing barcodes and QR codes for textile sample stickers. Why QR codes are the right choice for fabric sample labels and what each technology can do.
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