What affects sample cost
- Product complexity and construction
- Pattern or fit work required
- Material and trim sourcing
- Branding or decoration
- Number of physical stages and review rounds
Prototype and approval sample are not always the same
An exploratory prototype can help define the product, while a pre-production approval sample should represent the standard intended for bulk. Some products need both stages; others may not.
What a written proposal should state
- The physical stage being made
- Number of pieces, sizes and colours
- Included review or revision terms
- Files or documentation delivered
- Target timing and exclusions
BrandsShipped working reference
BrandsShipped publishes a €350–€700+ working reference for many standard sample-development scopes. It is not a fixed package price; the project is quoted after review.