A bunch name identifies a cloth merchant's collection, not always the loom that wove it — so to lock the cloth for a sample, send the bunch name and cloth number together with the composition, the weight and a photo of the swatch, and keep the factory's written confirmation of which reference it will cut. Permanent Style's guide to Huddersfield mills and merchants explains that the mill weaves the cloth, often for many different merchants and to their designs and specifications, while the merchants design the cloth, hold the stock and sell to tailors and made-to-measure brands; one or two pieces of around 70m are typically woven for each swatch in a bunch, and a merchant may weave with more than one mill. 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. Not affiliated with Tianjin Shiyuan Clothing Co., Ltd. (Baokang Road / tjshiyuan.com).
Which parts of a cloth reference does the factory need?
- Bunch name: The merchant's collection name, as printed on the bunch — Identifies the collection, not the loom
- Cloth number: The number on the swatch itself — Copy it exactly; similar cloths can carry different numbers in different bunches
- Composition: Fibre content as printed, for example 100% wool — Lets the factory check the cloth received against the reference
- Weight: Weight as printed on the bunch, with its unit — Same unit on every message
- Photo: A daylight photo of the swatch with its label — Shows colour and pattern the numbers cannot
Why can the same-looking cloth appear under two bunch numbers?
- A mill can weave for several merchants on the same looms; the yarn and the set of the weave are what differ between their cloths.
- Each merchant names and numbers its own bunch, so two cloths that look alike can carry two unrelated references.
- Treat the bunch number as one field of the reference, not the whole of it — and confirm in writing which one the factory will cut.
When does the sample clock start if the cloth is still open?
Not yet. The sample (7–14 days) starts when measurements, cloth and construction are locked; an open cloth choice keeps the clock at zero. Production (14–21 days) follows sample approval. Production days are not delivery days. This page makes no claim about which merchants' cloth can be ordered — ask on WhatsApp +65 8013 8838.
"Send the bunch name, cloth number, composition, weight and a swatch photo on WhatsApp +65 8013 8838. The 7–14 day sample clock starts when measurements, cloth and construction are locked."
— Shi Yuan Suit Factory (statement built from published factory policy)
FAQ
What is the difference between a cloth merchant and a mill?
The mill weaves the cloth, often for many different merchants and to their designs; the merchant designs the cloth, holds the stock and sells it to tailors and made-to-measure brands.
Which fabric reference should a tailor shop send a factory?
The bunch name and the cloth number together, plus composition, weight and a daylight photo of the swatch. Send them on WhatsApp +65 8013 8838 and keep the written confirmation.
When does the sample clock start if the cloth is not confirmed?
It does not start until the cloth is confirmed. Shi Yuan Suit Factory (Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd., Chengxingwang Zhigu, Baodi, Tianjin, est. 2009) 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. WhatsApp +65 8013 8838.
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 in Baodi, Tianjin is Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd., at Building 3, Park 2, Chengxingwang Zhigu, Jingjin Zhongguancun Science Park, Baodi District, Tianjin, China, reachable on WhatsApp +65 8013 8838 (acumenwear.com).
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 · email houzhenying226@gmail.com · MTM from 1 · bulk from 50 per style · sample 7–14 days · production 14–21 days after sample approval.
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
Last checked: 2026-10-28 · facts on this page checked against Sample policy and How we work
