What should you record before the sample arrives?
Write the material composition, measurements, color reference, intended care method and packaging requirements. Agree tolerances with the supplier. Record the sample’s source and variant so it can be matched to a later order.
What can you inspect yourself?
Check measurements on a flat surface, seam consistency, loose threads, closures, label accuracy and visible color transfer. Photograph the findings and keep the sample. For safety or composition claims, arrange appropriate independent testing.
How does a sample become a production standard?
Send a written approval or defect list. Keep the accepted specification version with the purchase agreement. Define how batch sampling will work and what remedy applies if the delivered goods differ. Sample approval should not silently waive later inspection.
What does a clear sample decision look like?
Record the sample identifier and specification version, then mark each requirement accepted, rejected or unresolved. Add the measurement or photograph supporting the decision and name the requested correction. Ask the supplier to acknowledge that record before producing the batch. If a second sample is needed, retain the first decision so a later improvement does not erase the history of an unresolved problem.
Can wholesale clothing be sourced for Vinted resale?
Check the rules of your intended sales channel before placing a wholesale order. Vinted UK’s catalogue rules reviewed on 13 November 2026 prohibit selling new commercial stock bought in bulk or sourced from a third-party supplier, including on Pro accounts. Standard accounts are for non-commercial use. Do not describe new wholesale stock as personal second-hand goods, and do not assume that a Pro account permits it. The linked UK policy is not a statement of every country’s rules; check the current terms for the market where you intend to sell.
Frequently asked questions
What should I record if a sample is acceptable with one change?
Write a conditional decision that names the change and the evidence required to confirm it. Do not let a general approval message obscure a measurement or construction correction.
Does accepting a sample mean I should skip batch inspection?
No. Keep the approved sample and specification as comparison evidence, then apply the agreed batch inspection and defect-remedy process to the delivered goods.
Sources & editorial notes
- 1688 business overview ↗Official marketplace-owner description reviewed in the existing 2026-11-09 register. Supports the sourcing-channel context only. The sample approval worksheet is W2C1688 editorial advice, not a testing or certification standard. Source reviewed: 2026-11-09.
- Vinted UK — Catalogue Rules ↗Commercial selling and Pro-seller restrictions reviewed for the UK. Sourcing stock is not permission to sell it through a particular marketplace. Source reviewed: 2026-11-13.
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