If you’re a designer I don’t have to tell you how much samples cost to produce.

They can be 3-4 times as much as it will cost to produce your end product…when you calculate the higher costs of sample fabric, trim, cutting and sewing costs.

For that reason responsible sample management is key.

While each product should have its own individual tag attached for proper identification purposes, you should also attach a packing sheet… one you will keep file and put the other goes in the box.

Information on the packing sheet should include:

1.  The recipient’s contact information

2.  A list of all the product sent and its description

3.  The wholesale and retail prices of each garment

4. The purpose of the request

5.  An expected return date

6.  The Fedex number of the recipient–if their paying for shipping which Media and PR companies normally do..