Sample Fabric Consumption Estimator — Fabric for Proto & Fit Samples
Calculating sample fabric requirements before development runs prevents sample room bottlenecks and ensures exact fabric swatches are reserved from the mill.
What is Sample Fabric Consumption?
Calculating sample fabric requirements before development runs prevents sample room bottlenecks and ensures exact fabric swatches are reserved from the mill.
Formula
Total Sample Fabric (kg) = Unit Garment Consumption (kg) × Number of Samples × (1 + Sample Wastage % / 100)
How to Calculate
Calculate per-piece fabric weight using garment dimensions and GSM, add sample room wastage (typically 10–15%), and multiply by total sample garments requested.
Example
Unit Consumption = 0.25 kg/pc, Samples = 4 pcs, Wastage = 10% → Total = 0.25 × 4 × 1.10 = 1.10 kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sampling involves manual single-piece cutting on short fabric lengths, creating larger end-loss proportion per piece.