Fabric Reapproval Guide
Fabric Color Matching for Phased Blind Orders and Replacements
Plan fabric series, code, sample, lot, age, exposure and side-by-side reapproval for phased blind orders and replacements.
Direct answer
What should the buyer do?
Record the original supplier, series and exact code, but do not assume the same code will look identical after time, exposure, cleaning or a different production lot. Request a current replacement sample and review it beside the installed material under agreed lighting before approval.
Why this matters
Color perception changes with daylight, artificial light, fabric direction, ageing, dust, cleaning and lot variation. A matching code supports identification; it does not guarantee an aged visual match.
Fabric Matching and Reapproval Record
| Evidence | Original installation | Replacement / phase |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier / series / code | Record exact source and code | Confirm current source and code |
| Lot / batch | Record if available | Compare; do not assume continuity |
| Order and age | Original date and installed age | Current order date |
| Exposure / history | Sun direction, use and cleaning | Expected conditions |
| Physical sample | Retained approved sample if available | Current replacement sample |
| Review | Side-by-side, lighting and viewing distance | Named owner and status |
| Decision | Original approval reference | PENDING / ACCEPT / HOLD |
Information to collect
- Supplier, series and color code
- Original order/sample record
- Lot/batch if available
- Installed age and exposure
- Cleaning/use history
- Current replacement sample
- Side-by-side review owner
What Saiwenna can review
Saiwenna can help preserve documented product/code identity and organize the comparison. The buyer or appointed designer approves the visual match for the project.
PT206 evidence is a bounded identification example: physical honeycomb swatches cross-match Pufeike color and commercial directories. It does not prove lot continuity, an approved original sample or an aged replacement match.
Real Product Reference
Real Product Reference — PT206 codes show why the complete series/code must be retained. Same code does not automatically equal identical appearance after aging or exposure.
Side-by-Side Reapproval Conditions
- Compare retained and replacement samples under agreed lighting.
- Record lot, direction, age, exposure and cleaning history where known.
- Name the approval owner and retain the accepted sample reference.
Side-by-Side Reapproval Conditions
- Compare retained and replacement samples under agreed lighting.
- Record lot, direction, age, exposure and cleaning history where known.
- Name the approval owner and retain the accepted sample reference.
Related project resources
Send a reviewable project brief
Send the current records, selected product information and unresolved decisions. Do not send passwords, private network credentials or unnecessary personal data.