Sourcing program

Replace fragmented requests with one controlled brief

Before

Material name and target date only

Composition, fiber/yarn form, construction, GSM, width, color, finish, test method, sample stage, quantity, MOQ and destination remain unresolved. The target date cannot show which approvals or logistics steps are included.

After

Specification, gates and commercial fields aligned

The inquiry separates confirmed requirements, acceptable ranges, open questions, lab dip or sample needs, method and evidence scope, expected quantity, packaging, destination and decision dates.

Before and after textile sourcing brief comparison

Planning demo

Add the stages in your sourcing calendar

Enter provisional calendar days for review, color/sample work, bulk production and transit. The tool only adds your inputs; it does not estimate or guarantee Tencel availability, MOQ, capacity, production or delivery.

  • Confirm whether days are calendar or business days.
  • Add buyer review and resubmission allowances.
  • Separate sampling, testing and commercial approvals.
  • Replace provisional inputs with written supplier confirmations.
Illustrative total57 daysArithmetic result from your inputs, not a commercial commitment.

Illustrative sourcing paths

Different briefs require different gates

Apparel jersey program

Start: fiber/blend, yarn count, knit, GSM, width, color, finish and care.

Gates: hand sample, lab dip, dimensional method, prototype and bulk shade/lot review.

Commercial: sample quantity, MOQ, target units, timing, packaging and destination.

Denim development

Start: warp/weft, blend, weave, weight, dye and intended garment wash.

Gates: construction sample, color, wash trial, growth/shrinkage method and production lot.

Commercial: roll width, tolerance, inspection, quantity and shipment terms.

Interior textile program

Start: surface or pile, backing, GSM, width, finish, color and use class.

Gates: memo sample, color approval, abrasion/cleaning method, prototype and lot review.

Commercial: cut/roll format, MOQ, packaging, schedule and destination.

These scenarios describe process logic only. They are not customer cases, typical lead times, performance claims or availability commitments.

Create the RFQ baseline

Send specification, sampling and delivery fields together

Include acceptable ranges and open questions. MOQ, price, sample timing, production lead time, documents and delivery require written confirmation for the selected material and supplier route.