Activity: Material Selection
Duration: 1-2 days Owner: Creative Director (with Design Assistant support) Output: Complete material specifications with suppliers, SKUs, and cost estimates
Process
1. Fabric Selection
- Primary fabric (base garment)
- Lining fabric
- Interfacing/stabilizers
- Specialty fabrics (leather, vinyl, metallic, etc.)
2. Trims & Notions
- Buttons, zippers, hooks
- Ribbon, lace, binding
- Elastic, boning, grommets
3. Embellishments
- Beads, sequins, crystals
- Embroidery thread
- Appliqué materials
4. Special Elements
- Foam for armor
- Thermoplastics (Worbla)
- LED components
- Prosthetic materials
Material Specification Format
| Item | Type | Color | Quantity | Supplier | SKU | Unit Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silk dupioni | Fabric | Burgundy | 3 yards | Mood Fabrics | SD-BUR-001 | $28/yd | $84 |
Last Updated: 2026-02-02