THE SOURCING NOTEBOOK
Better questions. Clearer specifications.
Practical checklists for your next bra cup or pad enquiry. These guides describe information to agree; they do not establish unverified supplier capabilities.
How to specify bra cup dimensions
A cup-size label is only a starting reference. A sourcing brief needs numerical measurements, the measurement method and the garment context.
An existing model or a new development?
The right starting point depends on how closely an available reference matches your garment. A change in colour is different from a change in cup geometry.
How to clarify MOQ and order units
An enquiry quantity is useful only when its unit and grouping are clear. A pair, a single piece and a set are not interchangeable.
Keep sample and bulk specifications aligned
Sample approval is most useful when it is attached to a written specification and a revision record. A photograph alone does not define every acceptance condition.
Prepare a delivery brief for an overseas factory
The purchasing contact, paying company and receiving factory may be in different countries. Treat them as separate parts of the delivery brief.
Choose a pad around the garment requirements
Start with the garment construction and intended use. A product title or familiar shape is a reference, not proof of suitability for every application.
SOURCING NOTES
Are these guides bra-fitting advice for consumers?
They address garment components and purchasing specifications. Measure the loose component and its fit in the garment, and agree commercial conditions for the exact source listing. Personal body measurements and finished-bra sizing are different tasks.