Prepare the brief before supplier meetings
Heimtextil 2027 includes decorative upholstery fabrics in its Interior Design scope. For warp-knit sourcing, record the intended furniture, the required sample format and any applicable test criteria before meeting suppliers.
Compare weights on the same basis
Request the face weight, backing weight if applicable and measured finished weight on separate lines. Ask for the usable cutting width and check the planned cutting direction. Record the actual construction stated by the supplier next to the reference code.
Check pile direction on a physical sample
Rotate the swatch under the same light and view the face from both directions. If the appearance changes, mark the intended direction on the approval sample. A dated photo and a labelled swatch make it easier to compare later lots.