Fabric Memo Samples & Memo Sets

Memo Samples are stand-alone fabric samples that are key to providing an aesthetic evaluation based upon the fabric type and pattern. Single Memo Samples are particularly effective for viewing a fabric with a large pattern while Memo Sets can showcase an entire fabric collection on a smaller scale. Memo Samples are often used by clients trying to make a final fabric choice but can also be used if you are launching a new product and/or need to add it to an existing sample set. We can customize the size of your Memo Sample as well as the information you include with it by adding a header or label.  

Single Memos

The Single Memo includes the information you need to provide about the sample on an attached printed label. This can be positioned in a variety of ways, either under the fabric, presented on the back, or both. Memo Samples can have a finished edge that is pinked, serged, straight cut or within a frame depending on the customer preference or type of fabric.

SINGLE MEMOS

SINGLE MEMOS

Memo Sets

Memo samples can also be bound to create a Memo Set. The product information can be printed on a card and mounted to the back of the fabric swatch or presented separate but bound within the set. A Memo Set is a great way to present a coordinating collection of fabric samples in a smaller layout.

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RING SETS

CHAIN SETS

BOOKLET

BOOKLET

HANGING MEMOS

HANGING MEMOS

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FAQ'S

A: Memo samples tend to earn their keep later in the buying journey, once a buyer has already narrowed things down and needs a larger piece of fabric to test drape, hand feel, or how a color reads under their own lighting. A swatch card is great for that first pass through a collection, but it simply cannot replace the confidence a bigger cutting provides before a final decision or a production commitment. We usually see memo samples requested after an initial swatch card review, functioning almost like a final confirmation step. If your buyers are hesitating at the finish line, a memo sample is often the nudge that closes the gap.
A: Printing information on the back of the swatch card keeps everything self-contained, which is handy for smaller collections or single-item memo samples where you want one piece of paper to do all the work. A separate bound card makes more sense once you have more to say than fits comfortably, such as care instructions, technical specifications, and pricing tiers together. It also allows that information to stay consistent even if swatch colors rotate seasonally. We generally recommend the bound card approach for growing lines, since it saves you from reprinting information every time a single colorway changes.
A: A single memo sample gives a buyer one focused piece of fabric to evaluate, which works well when someone has already chosen a specific color or pattern and just needs to confirm the hand feel before committing. A memo set, by contrast, bundles several related samples together, letting a buyer compare colorways, weights, or coordinating patterns side by side in their own space. That comparison is genuinely valuable when a project involves mixing materials, like drapery paired with upholstery. We at Sample Book find memo sets especially useful for designers and specifiers who need to see how pieces relate to one another before finalizing a project.
A: Large-pattern fabrics need enough visible repeat for a buyer to actually understand the design, and a small swatch on a crowded card often cuts the pattern off before its story is told. A standalone memo sample gives you the real estate to show a full repeat, or close to it, so buyers see how the pattern behaves across a larger surface. This matters even more for directional or scenic patterns where scale is part of the appeal. We recommend memo samples whenever a pattern's impact depends on seeing more than a few square inches, since a cramped swatch can genuinely undersell a fabric that would otherwise stand out.
A: Memo samples are one of the easiest ways to introduce a new product without reprinting or rebuilding an entire sample set. Since they are typically produced as standalone pieces, you can add them to an existing card, book, or set as a supplement while the rest of the collection stays intact. This keeps your sales team equipped to show the newest addition immediately, rather than waiting for the next full production cycle. We work with clients regularly on these mid-season additions, and it is usually a fast turnaround since a memo sample does not require the layout planning that a full card or book redesign would.

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