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PP sample

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˌpiː ˈpiː ˌsɑːmpl/nounCore term

In fashion & textiles, PP sample means: A pre-production sample: a garment made with the real bulk fabric, trims and colours exactly as it will be produced, approved before production starts.

In Turkish: PP numune, üretim öncesi numune

How it is used

The last approval step before bulk production. Buyers check fit, measurements, materials, labels and workmanship on the PP sample; factories often hold a PP meeting with production, quality and cutting teams. Delays in PP approval push the delivery date back.

Example sentences

  1. The PP sample is approved with comments, so cutting can start tomorrow.

  2. We can't send the PP sample until the bulk fabric arrives.

Common collocations

  • PP sample approval
  • approved with comments
  • PP meeting
  • send the PP sample
  • sampleA trial garment or piece of material made before bulk production so that designers and buyers can check its look, fit, quality and price.
  • tech packA document with all the technical information a factory needs to make a garment: drawings, measurements, materials, trims, construction details and labels.
  • lead timeThe time between placing an order and receiving the finished goods, including material sourcing, production and shipping.
  • quality controlChecking materials and products at different stages of production to find defects and make sure they meet the agreed standards.

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