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Buyer’s guide

Planning a childrenswear collection

A useful childrenswear brief brings the customer, the season and the garment requirements into the same conversation.

BUYING CONSIDERATION / 01

Start with age and activity

Name the age groups and intended everyday occasions. Specify fit needs using measurements and references rather than relying on age labels alone.

BUYING CONSIDERATION / 02

Build a colour story

Choose a small group of colours that can work across tops, sets and layers. Request colour references and review actual samples together.

BUYING CONSIDERATION / 03

Consider practical details

Include fastening preferences, care requirements and packaging needs. Ask about the details relevant to the intended age group, including trims and attachments.

BUYING CONSIDERATION / 04

Confirm market requirements

Provide the destination market and requested product documentation. Review applicable labelling, testing and safety requirements with qualified support before an order.

TAKE THIS INTO YOUR BRIEF

Three useful questions.

  1. Which age groups and measurements should the sample cover?
  2. What season and colour story connect the pieces?
  3. Which testing and labelling documents are required?

This guide supports enquiry planning. Product-specific, safety and market requirements must be checked against the actual goods and applicable requirements.

Keep the brief
in one place.

Use the enquiry form to capture your product direction, quantities, timing and questions in a downloadable draft.

Prepare your sourcing brief