Start a sourcing inquiry with the fibre species or blend, origin requirements, colour, fineness, length, quantity and intended product. Include any testing or due-diligence documents required for your market. Ask which source and traceability records are available for the specific material.
Production Process
Sourcing
Fibre sourcing for cashmere, yak down, camel wool and sheep wool. Share the origin, fibre and documentation requirements for your project.
For prepared fibre, state the preparation condition and the specification your next manufacturing stage needs. Ask which preparation steps, test results and source records can be confirmed for the proposed material. A photograph of loose fibre does not establish its composition, grade or origin.
Buyer and technical guide
Start sourcing with the product requirement
Material choice has meaning only in relation to the product it must become. Put fibre, end use, origin and document requirements in one brief.
The decision
Define the material requirement
State the fibre and the product it must support. Origin, grade and documentary requirements belong in the same brief.
- fibre and required grade
- quality or test specification
- origin and natural-colour requirement
- traceability or certification documents needed
- preparation condition required for the next process
Before an order
Agree the specification and terms
Use the quotation or order confirmation to agree the specification, quantity, delivery timing and each party's responsibilities.
Plan the route
Is Sourcing part of your route?
Include the product, material, quantity, timing and technical requirement for this stage in the inquiry.