Separate the causes
Reference identification
Compare the panels with the identified approved face, not a loose unlabelled swatch.
Bundle mixing
Trace cut bundles to lay position and roll; separate suspect panels from correctly oriented stock.
Alternative use
Check appearance, seam behavior and finish suitability before proposing reversible or mixed-face use.
Steps before deciding
- Hold affected bundles and record quantities.
- Mark the actual face and nap of each sample.
- Check front, sleeve and matching components together.
- Prepare a proposed reuse assembly for buyer approval.
- Record recut needs and corrected cutting instructions.
Worked example
Hypothetical case: backs look similar as swatches but differ when panels hang beside the approved face. A small swatch comparison does not justify mixed-face assembly.
Buyer questions
Can I call it double-face fabric?
Only if the article and garment use genuinely support that claim.
Should all affected panels be discarded?
First establish the approved disposition; do not assume salvage or reject without evidence.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Share oriented panels and the original face reference with Fred Textile to review suitability.
Reference and limits
Fred Textile’s linked reference establishes manufacturing identity. The decision workflows here are editorial guidance, not order-specific inspection results. Hypothetical examples do not establish standard tolerances; agree the order’s criteria in writing.
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