Define the product architecture before asking for a quote
A production request is easier to assess when each garment is described as a specific product version rather than only as a collection name. Separate style, colour variant and size. Record which choices are approved, which are working assumptions and which remain open. Fenalt coordinates manufacturing against an agreed specification; a suitable partner, available capacity and commercial terms depend on the product and order.
A useful product file can bring together:
| Product file area | Information to capture | Decision to resolve before sampling |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | Style or internal reference, garment type, intended use and revision date | Which file is the current specification? |
| Construction | Flat drawings, seams, openings, pockets, lining, reinforcement and relevant details | Which choices affect fit, method or appearance? |
| Measurements and sizes | Measurement chart, size range, measuring method and proposed tolerances | Which points are critical and who approves a variance? |
| Bill of materials (BOM) | Main fabric, rib, lining, thread, zips, buttons, labels and packaging | Which components are fixed and which may have alternatives? |
| Colour and finish | Colour reference, print or embroidery artwork, wash or other finish | Which approved sample or file should production follow? |
| Order plan | Quantity by style, colour and size; target sample and production windows | Which quantities are firm and which are estimates? |
The BOM should show each component, proposed material, colour, supplier if known, and approval status. It is a consistency check: fibre information in the BOM should be traceable to the fabric specification and label draft. If a supplier or fabric is still undecided, mark it as open instead of treating an assumption as a confirmed material choice.
Connect style, variant and SKU to the order mix
Count an order in a way that makes the product choices visible. A style may come in several colours and sizes; a single total does not show that distribution. Provide one line for each style and colour, add the size breakdown and identify construction differences that materially change the product. An internal SKU can help with tracking, but it does not replace the technical description.
Fenalt's standard minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per style. That does not confirm that every combination of fabric, colour, trim and size mix is feasible at the same minimum. Material and colour suppliers may set separate minimums. Ask the quote to confirm how styles, variants and any separate material minimums are counted for the project.
When sending quantities, label each figure as confirmed, estimated or under review. Keep repeat orders and new colour choices separate when their assumptions differ. This gives the production team a clearer basis for reviewing material availability, sampling, capacity and cost without making a forecast look like a purchase order.
Treat samples as decision gates
A typical project can be organised around explicit approvals:
- Brief and file check. Assemble the current tech pack, BOM, size breakdown, references and open questions. Agree who can approve technical changes.
- Development scope. Identify pattern, material or construction choices that need a sample. Availability and suitability must be confirmed for the project's actual fabric, colour and finish.
- Sample review. Compare the sample with the versioned specification. Consolidate comments on measurements, fit, seams, material, trims, colour, artwork and function into one change list.
- Pre-production sample (PPS). Record which version is approved for bulk, who approved it and any accepted variance. A clear written approval should capture the decision.
- Bulk release. Before production starts, align the order mix, components, approved PPS, inspection criteria, packaging and delivery terms.
- Production, inspection and export. Follow the approved specification and agreed quality plan. Confirm how deviations are documented and who decides on corrective action.
Fenalt's planning reference for sample production is 10–15 days, plus 3–5 days for shipping. Bulk production is stated as 15–20 days from approved pre-production sample to export-ready dispatch. This is not an arrival date in Norway. Buyer review rounds, material decisions, transport and import processing need separate plans and order-specific confirmation.
Put product quality criteria in the plan
Quality is easier to assess when the criteria follow the garment's construction and risks. Before bulk, identify critical measurements and agree how pieces will be measured. Describe visual acceptance criteria for seams, surface, colour, print or embroidery, and decide how components such as zips or buttons will be assessed. Include records, inspection stage, sampling and responsibility for closing a deviation.
Fenalt's stated inspection reference is AQL 2.5 under ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II. AQL is a sampling inspection method; it does not mean every piece is checked and it is not a guarantee of defect-free production. Confirm in writing whether this reference is included in the order plan, its scope, and the product-specific criteria that supplement it. Needle or metal detection is included only where the product, buyer specification or production facility calls for it.
For a sample comment or inspection finding, record the style, colour, size or lot, evidence, current specification revision and decision needed. Agree who can approve a change and whether it requires another sample. This reduces the risk that different teams compare production against different versions of the tech pack.
Prepare Norway import information for the actual garment
A Norwegian commodity code cannot be established reliably from a broad product name alone. Describe the garment's construction, knit or woven form, fibre composition, intended use and other characteristics requested by the customs adviser. Keep the same product description and material information in the tech pack, invoice data, packing information and instructions to the freight forwarder. Two models with similar retail names may need different assessments.
Norwegian Customs' tariff and commodity-code guidance is a starting point for classification. The buyer or importer should have the specific goods and origin documentation reviewed by a customs professional and check whether binding tariff information is appropriate. For preferential treatment, dispatch location alone is not proof of origin: Norwegian Customs says goods must obtain originating status under the relevant free-trade agreement and meet its applicable processing rule. See Norwegian Customs guidance on preferential treatment. This page gives no duty rate or tax calculation.
Connect fibre data to label approval
Before labels and product information are finalised, trace the fibre description from the approved BOM and supplier documentation to the actual garment. If a style uses multiple materials or components, ask the person responsible for label review to determine how composition should be described. Do not use supplier copy or an interim fabric choice as final label approval.
Norway's regulation FOR-2012-10-25-990 and Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 are relevant sources for textile fibre names and labelling of products within scope. Application, language, exceptions and other product information must be checked for the garment and sales channel by a qualified Norwegian reviewer. This page does not establish that a particular label meets every requirement. Record who supplies fibre data, who checks it and who approves the final artwork.
Reconcile decisions before bulk release
Before approving bulk, check that these records describe the same product revision:
- Tech pack with measurements, construction, sizes and tolerances.
- BOM with approved components and open material choices.
- Quantities by style, colour and size, with SKUs used as tracking aids.
- Approved PPS and documented changes.
- Quality plan with measurement points, visual criteria, inspection scope and deviation owner.
- Fibre information and label copy under review by the responsible specialist.
- Importer's classification basis, origin records and declaration responsibility.
- Quote with agreed delivery term, named place and cost responsibilities.
Fenalt's approved operating facts describe DAP for small courier shipments and FOB Chattogram for larger sea freight. Route and terms still depend on project origin, destination, shipment size and the agreed Incoterm. Ask the quote to name the exact place or port and state who handles freight, export documents, import clearance, duty and tax. Do not assume a delivery term includes costs that are not set out in the agreement.
Start with a specification-led request
Submit the product category, current tech pack, BOM if available, quantities by variant and delivery point through Fenalt's project intake. Label file versions and open decisions, and identify who will approve the sample, quality plan, labels and import questions. The project can then be assessed against a specific product definition and agreed scope.
See production capabilities, the managed workflow and start a project request. Official sources for further checks include Norwegian Customs guidance on preferential treatment, Norwegian Customs on commodity codes, binding tariff information, clothing imports, Lovdata FOR-2012-10-25-990 and Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Confirm the actual import and label treatment with the responsible professionals.