Sampling process in apparel industry Sampling Process S ampling is very important in apparel industry because the buyers usually place orders after reviewing the quality of the samples. Buyers also require different types of samples after placing orders. Apparel merchandisers should have to be well acquainted of different stages of garments sampling to execute an order. Sometimes same samples are known in different names. Let us see what types of samples the merchandisers have to send to buyers. Proto sample, prototype sample, development sample, design sample: The first physical version of sample garment in product development stage prepared as per the artwork. This sample is made to see the design mainly. Garments material and color are not considered for this sample. Fit Sample: Fit is prepared following actual measurement. This sample is made to test the fitting. Live model is used to verify garment fitting. Counter sample, style reference s