# Fabric swatch and purchase log
One entry per material. Keep supplier statements distinct from what you observed.

| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| Project / sample reference | |
| Supplier and date | |
| Supplier description and fibre claim | |
| Width and usable quantity | |
| Price and receipt reference | |
| Batch / shade reference | |
| Print direction / matching / visible faults | |
| Recommended care from supplier | |
| Test purpose and suitable treatment agreed | |
| Measured sample before / after | |
| Observed drape / opacity / handling | |
| What remains uncertain | |
| Labelled swatch reference | |

Test only with permission and a suitable method. Do not assign one shrinkage rate or treatment to all materials.