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Content • VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY……..………………………………………………………P3 • SAMPLE TYPE …………………………………………………..........……………P4-P12 • SAMPLE MUTILATION REQUIRMENT……………………………………P13-P14 • SHIPPING & PACKAGING REQUIREMENT……………………….......P15-P17 • SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION & HANGTAG REQUIREMENT….....…P18-P19 2
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY • Vendor is responsible to contact the appropriate brand for clarification when sample requests are not in alignment with this manual. • Vendor is responsible to ensure all sample identification tools (ex. tags and sample cards) are readily available in the facility. All information is accurate and complete. • Vendor is responsible to ensure all processes outlined in manual are adhered to for each garment that is submitted to PVH. • Vendor is responsible to remake and resend any sample where the original failed to fulfill the requirement of this manual. 3
SAMLE TYPE DEVELOPMENT SAMPLE /CONCEPT SAMPLE An initial sample following design and/or sketch to show new idea, new detail etc. for aesthetic reference only. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be correct for design intent. • Material should use as close as design intent. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 4
SAMLE TYPE PROTO SAMPLE An initial sample following design sketch and details that should be correct for fit and construction. REQUIREMENT AND USAGE: • Material must be actual or close to actual. • For The Underwear Group, fabric must be mid-spec. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 5
SAMLE TYPE SALESMAN SAMPLE A sample used by brand as a tool for showroom and/or fit as well as style reference used in internal meetings. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be correct for fit, construction and design intent. • Material must be indicative of bulk production. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 6
SAMLE TYPE FIT SAMPLE A sample that is reviewed for fit and grading approval in order to proceed into pp sample and/or bulk production. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be correct for fit, construction and design intent. • Material must be indicative of bulk production. • For The Underwear Group, fabric must be mid-spec. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. 7
SAMLE TYPE RANGE OF SIZES (ROS) SAMPLE A sample that has been designated by previous status to be approved for fit, submitted for final approval to go into pp samples. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be correct for dimensions, construction and design intent. • Material and trim must be mid-spec. • Sample must be made in factory that is producing bulk. • ROS samples made in sample room can only be passed to factory once ROS and full graded spec are approved. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 8
SAMLE TYPE PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE A sample that has been fit and grade approved and submitted for review in bulk production quality. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be correct for fit, construction and design intent. • Material and trim must be in bulk quality. • Sample must be made in factory that is producing bulk. • For The Underwear Group, garment may be made in the sample room. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 9
SAMLE TYPE PILOT RUN SAMPLE (When requested by brand) a sample is pulled from a small production run at the factory. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample should reflect bulk shipment. • Must be made in factory that is producing bulk. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 10
SAMLE TYPE TOP SAMPLE A sample pulled directly from first bulk production. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample & Packaging must reflect bulk shipment. • Must be made in factory that is producing bulk. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. 11
SAMLE TYPE CUSTOMER PRODUCTION REFERENCE SAMPLE (PVH US SPECIFIC SAMPLE) A sample is pulled from a small production run at the factory for external account reference. REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE: • Sample must be from bulk shipment following approved standards/QA style file, inclusive of bulk packaging. • Must be made at the factory that is producing bulk. • Sample must be appropriately tagged and/or labeled according to brand directives. • For sample size/quantity please refer to technical package and brand directives. • For sample submission location follow brand request. • ‘Supply’ business critical samples request can be made as part of reference pp samples. • Samples can be sent once TOP’s are approved by QA. 12
SAMPLE MUTILATION REQUIREMENT PVH Europe sample shipment does not have a mutilation requirement. For US sample shipment only, there are 3 shipping options: 1)MUTILATED 2) NON-MUTILATED 3) COMMERCIAL SAMPLES: SAMPLE: SAMPLE: Products should have Products should not be Product should be stamped a small “L” shaped cut marked or mutilated. “SAMPLE” on the INSIDE. or the word ”Sample” Document must have Document must state “Marked stamped or written on complete description Sample – NOT FOR RESALE.” the outside of the of goods. This type of sample is DUTIABLE. product. This type of sample is (This is only apply to selected DUTIABLE. products, please refer to Brand’s directive) 13
SAMPLE MUTILATION REQUIREMENT Sample Type and Mutilation Requirements SAMPLE TYPE GUIDELINE Development sample follow Brand’s directive Fit sample Mutilated Salesman sample follow Brand’s directive ROS follow Brand’s directive Pilot sample follow Brand’s directive PP sample Mutilated Top sample follow Brand’s directive FTW and ACC sample follow Brand’s directive 14
SHIPPING & PACKAGING REQUIREMENT SHIPPING METHODS Federal Express International with vendor prepaid applies to all sample types listed in the Sample type and terminology section. When Federal Express is not available, another courier will be accepted as long as their rate is same or lower than and prove to be more efficient in that local area. For Neckwear, please refer to brand’s directive. 15
SHIPPING & PACKAGING REQUIREMENT SAMPLE PACKING GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR DEVELOPMENT, PROTO, FIT, PRE-PRODUCTION, ROS, PILOT RUN & TOP SAMPLES: 1. Each SKU and sample type should be individually wrapped and clearly marked for the appropriate recipient. 2.Samples should be consolidated in to one parcel as often as is reasonably possible. 3. Samples should only be consolidated to multiple recipients when the shipper is certain that the addressed recipients can distribute the contents. 4. Necessary precautions should be taken to avoid crushing /wrinkling / creasing during transportation. 5. Brand can add specific packing requirement based on their product’s needs. 16
SHIPPING & PACKAGING REQUIREMENT The Shipment notification must contain the following information: • Company/Division • Style name • Style number (incl. Color Code) • Color name • Quantity of samples per style / color • No of cartons (if applicable) • Date of transport • Method of transport & forwarding company name • AWB #’s (Master and House AWB #’s must be advised if Airfreight is used) A hard copy of the packing list containing the above information must accompany. Please use the following shipping packing list for all PVH sample shipments under brand’s directive. 17
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION & HANGTAG REQUIREMENT SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION HANGTAG • When sending any sample type listed in the Sample type and terminology section, a sample identification hangtag is required. The vendor must fill in all the required fields. • Vendors can produce the sample identification hangtag locally or order through our nominated supplier. When the hangtag is sourced by the vendor, it must be approved by the brand manager. If the vendor chooses to print this hangtag at their local source, the criteria provided in terms of layout, weight, finishing, dimension, color and testing must be followed. *Except salesman samples *Speedo brand, please refer to Brand’s directive for sample hangtag 18
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION & HANGTAG REQUIREMENT NOMINATED HANGTAG SUPPLIER The sample identification hangtag can be ordered through our nominated supplier using the Sample Identification Hangtag Order Form. SML, 18/F, CITMARK, 28 YUEN SHUN CIRCUIT, SUI LEK YUEN, SHATIN, NT, HONG KONG Attn: Eric Leung Tel: (852) 26001588 Fax: (852)26907693 19
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