FABRIC SOURCING · COLOUR APPROVAL
Fabric lab dip approval in Turkey: a buyer’s colour checklist
For fabric lab dip approval in Turkey, give the supplier an identifiable physical colour standard and the intended fabric specification, then record which submission is approved, under which review conditions and for which material. A lab dip is a small dyed submission used to develop a shade; accepting it does not automatically approve every bulk lot or the finished garment. Keep colour development, bulk shade release and product testing as separate decisions.
Decide whether the order needs custom colour development
Ask whether the proposed fabric is an existing stock shade or a custom-dyed material. For stock fabric, review the actual available lot against the agreed reference. For a custom shade, ask the proposed supplier to identify the laboratory submission and approval route before committing the relevant bulk operation.
Confirm the material route, minimum purchasing conditions, development charges and timing for this order. The existence of a colour code does not establish that the fabric is available or that a particular quantity can be produced. This checklist is a buyer control, not a claim that Konsey operates an in-house dye laboratory.
Identify the colour standard and fabric together
Send a labelled physical swatch or a clearly identified colour-system reference, including the relevant edition or reference details where applicable. State which physical reference governs if several images, swatches or codes are supplied. A colour name such as navy is not a reproducible acceptance instruction.
Record the fabric article, fibre composition, construction, weight direction and intended finish with the target shade. Ask whether the submitted material represents the proposed production substrate. If it does not, document the limitation and the later approval needed on the intended material.
- Buyer style and colour code
- Governing physical standard
- Fabric article and intended finish
- Submission number and revision
Agree how the colour decision will be made
Assign one buyer-side decision owner and agree the viewing conditions with the supplier or qualified colour specialist. State which light sources and comparison setup apply to the programme. Photographs can communicate progress, but do not treat an uncalibrated screen image as the sole physical shade standard.
AATCC EP9-2025 describes a procedure for visually comparing textile colour differences with a standard. Its public scope does not supply a universal pass limit for a buyer's collection. If the programme calls for an instrumental colour measurement, agree the method, settings, acceptance criteria and reviewer with the appointed technical provider rather than copying a generic numerical tolerance.
Keep each submission traceable
Give every submitted option a unique reference linked to its fabric and target colour. Record the received date, review date, standard used, reviewer and result. When asking for a correction, identify the specific submission and describe the direction of the concern without presenting an informal comment as a replacement production recipe.
Use clear outcomes: approved, revise and resubmit, rejected, or held pending evidence. Any conditional approval should state its precise scope and what remains blocked. A supplier should not have to infer which of several options was accepted from a photograph in a message thread.
Release bulk shade separately from the lab dip
Ask what evidence will connect the approved laboratory submission to the actual production lot. Identify the lot or roll references reviewed, the physical standard used and the person authorised to release the relevant fabric for cutting. Keep unapproved and approved material statuses distinguishable in the order records.
If several lots or components are involved, agree which combinations must be compared. A rib, lining, zip tape or thread may need its own coordinated reference. Do not assume that independent components will appear matched simply because their purchase documents carry the same colour name.
Do not confuse shade approval with performance approval
The colour decision addresses appearance against a reference. It does not by itself establish colourfastness, shrinkage, chemical compliance, fibre content, certification or finished-garment performance. Define the applicable evidence and tests separately for the product, intended use and destination.
Review the finished garment where the proposed wash, print, embroidery or finishing process could affect the appearance that matters to the buyer. If a material, finish or process changes, record which colour and product decisions need to reopen. Avoid describing an attractive lab dip as proof of an unrelated product claim.
Archive a usable approval record
Keep the approved physical reference, submission identifier, fabric specification, review conditions, decision, date and reviewer together. Link the bulk-lot review and any exceptions to that record. Record who holds each retained sample and how replacements or deteriorated references will be handled.
For a repeat order, reconfirm the original standard and the new material lot instead of issuing a broad instruction to copy last season. For matching sets or goods sold alongside existing stock, make that commercial context explicit before the new shade is accepted.
Send Konsey Textile a colour-ready product brief
Konsey Textile's public custom-production workflow includes review of fabric direction, colourways, construction, measurements, trims and branding before patterns and samples, followed by coordination of the agreed garment-production operations. Send the tech pack, fabric direction, governing physical colour reference, quantities by colour and size, intended finish and destination.
Ask which sourcing and approval route is feasible for the specific programme and who will supply the required colour evidence. No fixed lab-dip service, test capability, certification, minimum quantity, price or lead time is implied here; obtain order-specific confirmation before committing materials or making claims.
Sources and further reading
Source scope checked on 18 October 2026. References support the technical context; product-specific methods and acceptance criteria must be agreed for the programme.
A practical colour-release example
A brand develops a sage jersey top with matching rib. Identify the governing physical standard and separate jersey and rib submissions. Record the accepted options, then request the agreed review of the actual production lots together before cutting. A lab-dip decision should not silently approve an unreviewed material substitution.
- Physical standard and material references
- Submission result and named reviewer
- Bulk-lot evidence and release decision
Production routes for this brief
Review the service directory or send your brief to Konsey Textile.
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FAQ
Questions buyers ask
What is a fabric lab dip?+
A lab dip is a small dyed submission used to develop and review a shade against an identified colour standard on a specified material.
Can I approve a fabric lab dip from a photo?+
Photos can support communication, but screen and lighting differences limit their value as the sole colour standard. Agree a physical comparison and review conditions with the supplier.
Does lab dip approval approve the bulk fabric?+
Not automatically. Record a separate review of the actual production lot against the agreed reference before the relevant cutting release.
Does colour approval prove colourfastness or certification?+
No. Shade appearance, performance testing and certification or compliance evidence are different decisions and should be documented separately for the product.
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