Do I need a pre-production sample?
A pre-production sample may be required for certain products before the full order is produced.
Pre-production samples are used to review the final product setup before full production begins.
They may help review:
- Logo placement
- Decoration method
- Product construction
- Tags, labels, or other custom details
- Fit, form, or function
- Overall production quality
When a pre-production sample may be required
A pre-production sample may be required for more complex items, such as:
- Fully custom products
- Cut-and-sew items
- Products with special materials
- Items with complex decoration or placement
- Products that need custom labels, tags, or packaging
Your Gemnote team will confirm whether a pre-production sample is required for your project.
If you choose to skip a required sample
If you choose to move forward without a required pre-production sample, Gemnote may require a waiver.
This confirms that you are choosing to proceed without reviewing a sample first and accept responsibility for the final product as received.
Timeline
Pre-production samples are available for purchase and typically take 2 to 3+ weeks to receive.
Timing may vary depending on the product, decoration method, supplier, and shipping method.