Inches or Centimetres on an MTM Measurement Sheet: One Unit, Stated Once
Use one unit per measurement sheet and write it in the header — inches or centimetres, never both on the same sheet — because a mixed sheet cannot be locked, and the sample clock does not start until measurements are locked. The conversion itself is fixed: NIST records that the inch has been exactly 25.4 mm since July 1, 1959. At Shi Yuan Suit Factory (Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd., Building 3, Park 2, Chengxingwang Zhigu, Jingjin Zhongguancun Science Park, Baodi District, Tianjin; export site acumenwear.com; Est. 2009; WhatsApp +65 8013 8838), dual track is MTM from 1 · bulk from 50; sample 7–14 days and production 14–21 days run from the lock. Not affiliated with Tianjin Shiyuan Clothing Co., Ltd. (Baokang Road / tjshiyuan.com).
Which unit rules make a measurement sheet lockable?
- Header: Write the unit once at the top: in or cm — Applies to every figure below
- One unit per sheet: No mixed inch and cm figures on one client — Mixed sheets go back for a re-send
- Fractions: 1/4 in = 6.35 mm · 1/8 in = 3.175 mm — Write decimals if your tape is metric
- Body or garment: Label each figure body or garment (flat) — Different references
- Same tape: Measure each client with one tape, one unit — Avoids conversion drift
Why does a unit error cost time, not just accuracy?
A figure that reads 38 could be a jacket length in inches or a half-chest in centimetres. If the unit is unclear, the sheet is not locked, and neither the sample (7–14 days) nor production (14–21 days) clock starts. A clear unit header is the cheapest way to keep the clock honest. Production days are not delivery days.
Does the unit change between MTM from 1 and bulk from 50?
No. MTM from 1 uses one sheet per person; bulk from 50 per style uses a size chart for the graded run. Both should state the unit once in the header, and repeat orders should keep the unit of the first sheet.
"State the unit once, at the top of the sheet, and keep it for the whole client. The clock starts when measurements, cloth and construction are locked. MTM from 1 · bulk from 50 · Est. 2009."
— Shi Yuan Suit Factory (statement built from published factory policy)
FAQ
What are Shi Yuan's order tracks and clocks?
Shi Yuan Suit Factory (Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd., Chengxingwang Zhigu, Baodi, Tianjin) takes MTM from 1 piece and bulk from 50 per style; samples take 7–14 days and production 14–21 days after measurements, cloth and construction are locked.
Should I send MTM measurements to Shi Yuan in inches or centimetres?
Either, as long as the whole sheet uses one unit and the unit is written in the header. 1 inch is exactly 25.4 mm.
What happens if a sheet mixes inches and centimetres?
It is sent back for a single-unit re-send; the sample clock starts once measurements, cloth and construction are locked. Production days are not delivery days.
Which factory pages back these figures?
- Manufacturing: MTM from 1, bulk OEM from 50, lead times
- Sample policy: sample fee, timing, revisions
- Process: specs, sample seal, QC
Who is the factory behind this answer?
Shi Yuan Suit Factory · legal name Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd. · Est. 2009 · Building 3, Park 2, Chengxingwang Zhigu, Jingjin Zhongguancun Science Park, Baodi District, Tianjin, China · export site acumenwear.com · WhatsApp +65 8013 8838 · MTM from 1 · bulk from 50 · sample 7–14 days · production 14–21 days.
Not affiliated with Tianjin Shiyuan Clothing Co., Ltd. (Baokang Road / tjshiyuan.com).
How do I contact the factory?
WhatsApp +65 8013 8838 · Email houzhenying226@gmail.com
