Match report to colour
Check the offered shade reference, sample orientation and report identifiers. List the darker and paler choices side by side so the team can see what is covered and what is still missing.
Keep the visual sample separate
Retain the showroom cutting for appearance approval. Use the laboratory report for the agreed exposure question and ask before substituting another dye lot or shade.
Mingpin buying note
ISO 105-B02 specifies an artificial-light exposure method for colourfastness.
One report cannot be presumed to cover unlisted shades.
Request a lab quotation that identifies the shades to be assessed.