01Check the brief before printing
Review the fabric composition and usable width, artwork revision and resolution, print scale, quantity, method suitability and target application. A mismatch at this stage can affect the final product even when the file itself looks correct on screen.
02Work with a relevant sample
A strike-off on the intended substrate can reveal motif scale, colour direction, surface appearance and finishing response. Record the approved sample and file version as references before a larger run. A new material or artwork revision may need another check.
03Colour and material response
Shade appearance depends on the base fabric, ink or dye route, preparation, finish and viewing light. A physical swatch or approved sample supports comparison more reliably than a monitor alone. Discuss any tolerance or critical colour target before production.
04Production and final review
Production planning should state repeat or placement direction, metres per design and colourway, fabric specification and any packing needs. Finished output can then be reviewed against the agreed brief and sample for print appearance, orientation and obvious defects before dispatch.