What to include in a trim development brief
Bring your reference, the details that matter and the questions still open. A useful brief gives sampling a clear starting point.
A trim project can begin with a drawing, a physical sample, a photograph or a description. At JASS, those references lead into a discussion of the item you need, the specification and the quantity. This guide suggests a practical way to organise that first conversation.
Start with the item and its use
Show the garment or bag the accessory is intended for, as well as the accessory itself. Explain which parts of your reference you want to keep and which you want to change. A familiar sample is useful, but it does not tell the team every detail of a new order.
- Identify the product family: lace, buttons, bag hardware, labels or another trim.
- Share the clearest reference you have, including close-up photographs where helpful.
- Describe where the item will be used and any feature that matters to your design.
- Mark details that are still undecided so they can be discussed during development.
If you have a physical sample
Explain whether it is a reference to match or a starting point to modify. Keep a record of the changes you request, so the original reference and the proposed version remain distinguishable.
If you only have a photograph
Tell the team what the photograph cannot establish. Dimensions, material composition, weight and colour may need a separate description or a sample discussion. A photo can start the conversation without being the final specification.
Put the specification in one place
JASS discusses composition, dimensions, weight, colour and order quantity when reviewing a request. The table below is a suggested brief format. It is a working checklist, not a statement that every field applies to every product.
| Detail | What to share | If it is undecided |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | Drawing, sample, photograph or catalogue reference | Describe the look or function you need |
| Material and size | Known composition, dimensions and weight | Mark the points you want to discuss |
| Colour and finish | A reference and the details you want to retain or change | Request a sample review |
| Quantity | Your estimated order quantity | Explain that the quantity is provisional |
| Timing | Your target date and delivery destination | Ask the team to review the schedule with the item |
Keep sample decisions separate from order approval
JASS develops samples and works through requested changes with the customer. Sample fees depend on the product. Minimum quantities, price and timing also need to be discussed for the item and order; a catalogue selection does not establish those conditions by itself.
Use the reference to start development. Use the agreed specification and reviewed sample to make the next decision.
When reviewing a sample, record the version and the details that are approved or need another change. Before an order is placed, confirm the sample, price, delivery timing and transaction terms with the team.
Send the brief to the Vietnam team
The Vietnam team coordinates requirements through sample development, production, delivery and after-sales. Share your reference and the open questions through the contact page. If you are still looking for a direction, start with the sample catalogues or read how to organise sample feedback.
