Describe the product you intend to sell
Start with a description of the blanket, its intended supervised use or presentation and the customer-facing format. A gift collection, for example, may need a particular folded presentation, while a retailer may have shelf dimensions to accommodate. Avoid treating a general name such as small or newborn as a specification. This guide concerns product dimensions and sourcing; a dimension alone does not establish that a blanket is suitable for a particular activity or setting.
Write finished width and length in one unit
Request the finished width and length in centimeters, or another clearly stated unit, and use that unit consistently throughout the quote. Ask whether the dimensions include the border, fringe or other edge detail. A square and a rectangle with similar names are different products, so show both measurements explicitly. If an existing reference lists a size, ask the supplier to confirm the current specification rather than carrying it into your order without review.
Agree how the sample will be measured
Knitted fabric can move while it is handled. Ask for a consistent measurement method that explains how the blanket is laid out and whether it is measured without stretching. Identify the measurement points in a simple drawing or annotated photograph. Record any agreed dimensional tolerance separately from the target size. Use the same method when assessing the sample and any later production check, so a different handling method does not become a confusing apparent difference.
Review dimensions alongside the knit and border
Request the exact fiber composition and inspect the knit structure, border and joins on the physical sample. A change to the yarn, stitch structure or edge finish can change the feel, weight and presentation even when the stated dimensions stay the same. Ask how any proposed change affects the specification. Keep photographs of the full blanket and close-ups of its edges beside the approved measurements, rather than approving the product using only a folded image.
Discuss dimensions after care
Obtain the care instructions for the exact material and construction before planning a care review. If dimensional stability matters to your order, agree what assessment will be performed, by whom and how observations will be recorded. Keep before-and-after measurements and the actual care procedure together. Do not assume a universal shrinkage allowance or enlarge a production size on guesswork. Ask the supplier to respond to any observed difference before you approve the final specification.
Connect the size to packing and the quotation
Confirm the folded dimensions, unit packaging, quantity per carton and any retailer presentation requirements. A larger blanket may change the package and transport quotation, so ask for packing information for the exact proposed size. Request a packed sample if the presentation matters. Include your product link, target dimensions, material questions, quantity and destination in the enquiry. Current minimums, pricing and delivery arrangements need a specific quotation, and are not established by a reference image.
Your enquiry checklist
- State width, length, units and included edge details.
- Agree the measurement method and dimensional tolerances.
- Review the exact material and care instructions.
- Confirm folded size, unit pack and carton information.
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