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Apparel Sourcing Resources

Find practical guides for technical packs, sampling, sizing, labels and packaging across DALI's apparel categories.

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General sourcing

  • Garment Tech Pack Checklist

    Prepare a version-controlled tech pack covering drawings, materials, measurements, construction, artwork and unresolved decisions.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Apparel Label Data Checklist

    Build a label approval record that separates verified product data, destination wording, artwork and attachment details.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sample Feedback and Correction Log

    Make sample feedback actionable with revision references, evidence, responsible contacts, deadlines and recheck decisions.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Private-Label Packaging, Barcodes and Carton Marks

    Keep garment counts, selling-unit identifiers, artwork revisions and carton information consistent from sample to shipment.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • What to Prepare for an Apparel Quote

    Prepare a useful first apparel inquiry without waiting for every technical detail, then distinguish estimates from confirmed requirements.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Underwear

  • Underwear Elastic, Waistband and Trim Review

    Specify underwear waistband and trim construction, dimensions, branding and sample decisions without treating width as the whole specification.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Underwear Fit and Waistband Checklist

    Review underwear fit using measurement references, wearer observations and separate decisions for fabric, waistband and leg openings.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Underwear Packaging and Label Brief

    Prepare underwear single-unit or multipack records with explicit contents, label data, artwork versions and carton instructions.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Underwear Size, Color and Quantity Matrix

    Build a complete underwear order breakdown with explicit size and color rows, subtotals, selling units and approval status.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Underwear Size Specification Review

    Review a measurement chart with point IDs, drawing references, size values, units, tolerances and an explicit measurement condition.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Socks

  • Sock Artwork and Yarn Brief

    Connect sock artwork locations, physical dimensions, color references and yarn choices before judging the knitted sample.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Private-Label Sock Packaging Guide

    Choose sock pack formats by retail presentation, pair count, attachment and data control, then verify them on an actual packed sample.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sock Sample Feedback: Fit and Packaging

    Review sock fit, pattern, yarn and retail packaging with separate observations, references and correction decisions.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sock Sizes, Pair Counts and Pack Ratios

    Reconcile sock pairs, retail packs, component colors and full or partial cartons with a worked numerical example.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sock Yarn and Material Selection Brief

    Compare proposed sock materials using intended use, yarn references, construction, sample observations and evidence for claims.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Babywear

  • Babywear Buyer Manuals and Inspection Requirements

    Turn a buyer manual into a traceable requirement register before agreeing babywear samples and inspection scope.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Babywear Size, Age and Season Matrix

    Connect age labels, actual size references, seasonal styles and quantities without confusing garments with retail sets.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Babywear Snap, Seam and Label Checklist

    Record fastening, seam and label observations with location references, corrective actions and separate evidence requirements.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Babywear Trims and Market Requirements

    Create a market-specific evidence file for babywear trims, label versions, product classification and unresolved safety questions.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Sleepwear

  • Sleepwear Fabric and Season Planning

    Specify sleepwear by wearer, season, construction and sample checks rather than choosing only a fiber name.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sleepwear Gift Boxes and Hanger Packs

    Compare gift boxes, folded packs and hanger packs using actual garment dimensions, selling-unit contents and retail requirements.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sleepwear Print, Trim and Comfort Review

    Make sleepwear appearance and comfort feedback specific enough to revise artwork, construction and materials.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Sleepwear Size and Color Assortment Matrix

    Plan pajama sets and separate pieces with consistent size pairing, quantity units, material references and pack contents.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Swimwear

  • Swimwear Fabric, Lining and Hardware Brief

    Specify swimwear as a combination of shell, lining, elastic and hardware, with separate questions for fit, appearance and performance.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Swimwear Labels and Packaging Checklist

    Organize swimwear item identity, label evidence, language versions and packaging for sets or separately sold pieces.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Private-Label Swimwear RFQ Checklist

    Prepare a swimwear inquiry that distinguishes collection scope, development questions, quantities and sample objectives.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example
  • Swimwear Size and Fit Sample Review

    Connect swimwear measurements, wearer observations, layer references and corrective actions to a controlled sample revision.

    Buyer guide · Excel workbook · CSV example

Useful information

Your working checklist

  1. 01Choose the relevant product guide
  2. 02Record confirmed specifications
  3. 03Mark open questions

Frequently asked

Buyer questions

01What if some details are still undecided?

Mark them as estimated or to be confirmed. You can contact DALI with the information you have and agree the remaining details as the project develops.

From preparation to development

Discuss the questions that remain open.

Use the guide to organize the information you have, then discuss your product and estimated bulk requirement with DALI. A complete worksheet or technical pack is not required for the first conversation.

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