Material selection starts long before a project reaches a workroom or showroom. Designers study texture, pattern movement, color behavior, and feel as they narrow a collection.
Our team at Harris Sample Book supports that process through well-crafted memo samples that provide a real view of material performance. Many designers ask about practical cut sizes for fabric memos during early planning. We created this guide to help you find the right format.
Understanding Cut Sizes for Fabric Memos
Cut size plays a central role in how a material story unfolds. A larger memo provides more space to study repetition and visual rhythm. A compact memo helps designers organize multiple styles during reviews or client presentations.
Our production team works with a wide range of sizes because fabric categories vary so widely. Upholstery, drapery, leather, vinyl, and multipurpose textiles all carry unique visual qualities that benefit from specific formats.
You can explore our full range of memo samples to see how size, edging, and labeling blend into a polished presentation. We tailor every detail so your materials feel purposeful, organized, and ready for your audience.
How Size Shapes Material Insight
Designers need enough space to understand a pattern’s repetition. Large patterns call for broader dimensions, while solids and tight weaves often succeed in mid-size or traditional square cuts. Our decades of sampling experience show that fabric type guides size selection just as much as visual design.
We support many presentation styles that help your brand tell a clear story. Straight-edge cuts work well for refined collections. Pinked edges add a traditional touch. Serged edges bring texture and structure.
Popular Cut Sizes for Fabric Memos
Our most common memo sizes remain popular for their balance of visual space and ease of handling. These formats support designer workflow in studios, showrooms, offices, and trade events.
8.5" x 8.5"
This size suits a broad range of residential and commercial textiles. It offers enough room to study pattern concepts while staying easy to transport.
13" x 13"
Brands choose this larger square when collections include wider repeats or dynamic surface movement. It gives designers the space needed to make thoughtful material decisions.
17" x 17"
This size supports upholstery and textiles that rely on bold color shifts or large-scale design. It offers a generous view of construction, fiber variation, and texture depth.
Expanded Custom Options
Some collections need a more specific size. We manufacture memo pieces from small loose cuts to presentation samples for product launches and showcase reviews.
Flexible production helps brands explore creative layouts without slowing timelines. We also manage custom projects for trade shows and showrooms. Our team builds displays, boxes, and presentation systems that highlight each material in an organized, polished format.
Bringing Size and Presentation Together
When clients ask about ideal sizing, we walk through project goals, fabric type, collection style, and intended audience. This helps us match your memo format to real needs. Integrating physical sampling with digital programs gives your customers a complete view without sacrificing the value of a tactile sample.
Our broader production capabilities also include sample books that pair well with memo collections for brands that need a full presentation suite.
Partner With Harris Sample Book
Cut sizes influence how designers experience your materials, and we craft memo samples that enhance that moment. Our team offers craftsmanship, flexibility, and practical insight to help your collection stand out from start to finish.
If your next project calls for a thoughtful memo format, creative sizing, or a custom presentation, connect with us and start shaping your materials story today.