- 01Material route
- Fibre family, blend direction and any source or evidence requirement that needs later verification.
- 02Count & construction
- Count or denier, ply, twist, core or cover arrangement, diameter and relevant tolerance targets.
- 03Surface & hand
- Smooth, dry, brushed, plush, slubbed, crisp, lustrous or other buyer-described direction.
- 04Color route
- Physical shade reference, color sequence, melange ratio, space-dye repeat or approval method.
- 05Presentation
- Cone, hank, ball or spool direction together with label, inner pack and carton requirements.
- 06Order context
- Intended use, estimated quantity, destination, test needs and requested timing for route review.