Colours, Patterns, and Finishing for Knitwear
Colour, pattern, and finishing direction should be recorded as sample-review requirements. GOTS is standard context only; documentation is subject to review for each project, selected yarn, material supplier, and partner factory.
Provide colour references, artwork or pattern placement, finish expectation, care requirements, and the acceptance points that matter to the buyer. Technical feasibility and final appearance need specialist confirmation through the project sample.
Decision Guide
| Input | Review action |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | Agree the comparison method and approval record. |
| Pattern placement | Mark the reference and visible limits. |
| Finishing | Review appearance and agreed care process by sample. |
Sampling and Quality Checks
Check the submitted sample for the agreed colour appearance, pattern placement, finishing direction, measurements, and care result. Documentation or certification claims must be validated for the selected supplier and individual project.
Continue with sample development and labels and packaging when those elements form part of the brief.
FAQ
Can a colour be approved from a screen?
Use the agreed project review method and sample rather than treating a general page as a colour approval.
Does a standard reference approve a finish?
No. The selected material, process, evidence, and product scope must be reviewed for the project.
Sources
- Global Organic Textile Standard