DEVELOPMENT / 01Define use, layering, and silhouette
Start with the intended wearer and setting. Describe whether the jacket belongs to a team kit, a company range, or a fashion collection. Identify the clothing it needs to fit over and the desired body, sleeve, and shoulder proportions. A reference garment, measurement chart, and annotated photographs help translate the style into a workable specification.
DEVELOPMENT / 02Treat pockets and closures as construction details
Show pocket openings, shapes, depths, positions, and any required fastening. Specify the front closure, collar or hood arrangement, cuffs, and hem adjustments. Small construction choices influence both appearance and use. Discuss material compatibility and component availability before the sample is finalized, then keep approved trim references connected to the garment file.
DEVELOPMENT / 03Develop the shell and the inside together
Review shell, lining, any proposed filling or other layers, internal seams, and labels as one assembled garment. Check that the lining and closures suit the intended fit and movement. If a development sample contains an alternative component, record it clearly. Do not approve the outside appearance while leaving important internal details undefined.
DEVELOPMENT / 04Review the sample in its intended context
Try the jacket over the relevant clothing and check reach, sleeve movement, garment length, pocket access, fastener operation, and decoration positions. Record measurements and consolidated revisions. Waterproof, wind-resistant, thermal, or other technical claims require defined product requirements and appropriate evidence; they should not be inferred from the jacket silhouette or material name.
DEVELOPMENT / 05Prepare an order that can be repeated
Confirm styles, sizes, colourways, lining and trim references, artwork, labels, tags, and packing. Clarify the required receiving date and any approvals that affect the schedule. Minimums, pricing, development, and freight are discussed for the project. Retain the approved sample and identify material or component changes before a repeat order is accepted.