Identify the material question.
A wool blend combines wool with other fibres, but the pattern name does not identify which blend is present. Request percentages for each fibre in the actual reference.
Connect composition to the garment.
Start with the intended outcome: silhouette, handle, surface appearance, wear and care. Discuss suitable starting references rather than assuming one blend percentage answers every requirement.
Review an actual candidate.
Compare candidates at a similar visual scale and garment task. If several variables differ, record them separately so feedback does not attribute every change to wool percentage.
Keep the evidence with the brief.
A confirmed composition and a physical approval sample belong together. If a development changes yarn, finish or blend, agree whether existing construction and performance decisions need another review.
A worksheet for the next decision.
Scroll the table horizontally on small screens.
| Decision | Record in the brief | Resolve with evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Fibre names and percentages, or an open question | Documented exact-article specification |
| Garment | Shape, contact areas and construction | Physical sample and garment trial |
| Performance | Use and care requirements | Agreed article-specific assessment |
| Claim | Precise origin or content claim if needed | Evidence for the actual programme |
Keep these points with the reference.
- Composition requirement or preference
- Exact sample reference
- Garment and handfeel target
- Known weight and usable width
- Applicable claim evidence
- Supplier questions and sample task
Solve the next buying problem.
Which wool-blend percentage should I choose?
Begin with the garment outcome and compare actual candidates. Record the desired silhouette, handle, surface and intended care before fixing a blend target. Ask for documented compositions. If both weight and finish change between samples, do not attribute the full difference to wool content.
How do I decide between two blends?
Compare them against the same garment task and record the variables that differ. Use a supported panel or prototype where structure matters. Separate visual approval from performance and care review. Keep the preferred sample identity in the enquiry so the quotation refers to the fabric actually assessed.