Sampling is the bridge between your ideas and the real thing. Without it, your beach towel is just a concept on paper.
A strong sampling process helps avoid costly mistakes, ensures quality, and builds confidence before mass production. From your initial sketch to that first soft terry cloth in your hands—we walk you through every step. Here's how we make it work.
Introduction: Sampling Is Not Optional—It’s Mission-Critical
Skipping sampling is like flying without a pre-flight check. Risky and avoidable.
Sampling allows you to test, tweak, and perfect your vision before full production. It’s how we help you verify materials, colors, construction, and all the little details that matter.
Step 1: Prepare a Complete Tech Pack (Design Draft)
Don’t start without it—trust us on this.
The tech pack is your towel's roadmap—size, fabric, colors, print layout, edges, packaging ideas, label placement. The clearer your pack, the more accurately we can bring your vision to life. Include Pantone codes and visual references. Clarity = fewer revisions.
Step 2: Choose a Beach Towel-Specific Manufacturer
Not all factories are created equal.
We specialize in beach towels—especially jacquard weaving, reactive printing, and custom shapes. We understand GSM, softness, drying behavior, and seasonal performance. Our experience helps you avoid delays and hidden costs.
Step 3: Approve Fabric, Color & Print Strike-Off
This is where your vision starts feeling real.
We’ll send you fabric swatches, color lab dips (Pantone matched), and a print strike-off (a mini preview of your design on fabric) for approval. If it’s not right at this stage, it won’t be right in bulk. We fine-tune everything until you’re satisfied.
Step 4: Physical Sample Production
Now we bring it all together.
Using your approved materials and design pack, we produce your first real beach towel sample. It typically reflects 90–95% of the final product, and we’re happy to adjust based on your feedback.
Step 5: Evaluate & Finalize
Don’t rush it—this is where your brand’s quality shines through.
Inspect the sample thoroughly: stitching, dimensions, softness, print placement, color accuracy, and shrinkage after wash. Test it out at the beach or pool. We’ll use your notes to refine and perfect the final version.
Common Sampling Pitfalls and How We Help You Avoid Them
We’ve seen a lot—and we’ve learned how to help you avoid the traps.
Typical issues include unclear tech packs, skipping strike-offs, not testing for shrinkage, or checking color only under indoor lighting. We’ll guide you through every step, flag potential issues, and make sure nothing gets missed.
| Mistake | Consequence | How We Fix It |
|---|---|---|
| Vague specs | Misaligned sample | Detailed tech pack checklist |
| No print strike-off | Blurry or wrong colors | We provide and revise until right |
| No wash test | Shrinkage complaints | We test and share results |
| Checked under office lights only | Color mismatch in daylight | We remind you to review in natural light |
Conclusion: Every Great Beach Towel Brand Starts with a Great Sample
A good sample isn’t just a checkpoint—it’s a preview of your future success.
We believe a great sample is half the journey to creating a beach towel people love to touch, use, and share. And we’re here to help you make that journey smooth, creative, and fun.
