Yes. Buyers should generally request and evaluate a physical fabric sample before committing to bulk production, especially for embroidered, lace, sequin, and other decorative fabrics.
A physical sample allows buyers to evaluate details that are difficult to judge from photographs, including:
- Hand feel
- Drape
- Weight
- Transparency
- Surface texture
- Embroidery quality
- Color
- Stretch
- Fabric construction
For custom fabric development, several rounds of sampling may be necessary before the final specification is approved.
The approved sample should then be retained as a reference for bulk production and quality control.