Separate the causes
New appearance target
Define the difference using retained samples and actionable comments rather than adjectives alone.
New performance interaction
Review whether raising, compression or other changes require renewed sewing, care or quality checks.
Commercial assumptions
Ask what changes in cost, lead time and available production; do not carry old assumptions forward silently.
Steps before deciding
- Freeze the original approved specification and quote.
- Create a versioned finish-change request.
- List attributes and tests requiring reconfirmation.
- Obtain a revised sample and commercial response.
- Release production only after the updated approval chain is complete.
Worked example
Hypothetical case: a softer, hairier finish is requested after costing. The old quote and the smooth-surface sample no longer define the revised target by themselves.
Buyer questions
Can I keep the old article number?
Use the supplier’s controlled identity system and clearly record the revision.
Does unchanged blend mean unchanged quality?
No. Finish-related behavior still needs review.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Send Fred Textile the old approval and proposed finish reference to assess development, cost and schedule together.
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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