How to Order Pestemal Samples from a Manufacturer
To order pestemal samples, send the manufacturer your target product, size, fabric, colours and quantity, then choose between ready-stock samples (fastest) and custom samples made to your specification. Check feel, size, weight, colour and finish on arrival, and approve in writing before bulk production.
Ordering pestemal samples is simple: tell the manufacturer what you want to sell, request ready-stock samples or a custom sample, then check the sample against your specification before you approve bulk production. A good sample is your quality reference for the whole order.
Key fact: The approved sample is the quality reference for your whole bulk order.
Pestemal.com is a Denizli, Türkiye based pestemal manufacturer. Here is how sampling works and what to check.
What should I send when requesting samples?
The more precise your request, the more useful the samples:
- Product type and use (beach, spa, hotel, retail, promotional)
- Size – see the sizes guide
- Fabric – see pestemal fabrics
- Weave and target weight (GSM) – see GSM explained
- Colours (Pantone references or photos)
- Branding: label, tag, embroidery, packaging
- Estimated order quantity and target market
What types of samples can I order?
| Sample type | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-stock samples | Existing designs from current production | Checking quality and feel quickly |
| Colour or fabric swatches | Small pieces or yarn cards | Choosing colours |
| Custom sample | Made to your specification | Approving a private label product |
| Pre-production sample | Taken from bulk materials before the run | Final approval before production |
How long do samples take and what do they cost?
Ready-stock samples are the fastest because they come from existing production. Custom samples take longer because yarn, loom set-up and branding must be prepared. Sample costs and courier fees depend on the type of sample and destination; your manufacturer confirms timing and cost when you request them.
What should I check when the samples arrive?
- Feel and weight: does it match your target? Weigh it if you agreed a GSM.
- Size: measure length and width, excluding fringe.
- Colour: compare in daylight with your reference.
- Finish: fringe knotting, hems, loose threads.
- Wash test: wash one sample to check shrinkage and colour – see does a pestemal shrink?
- Branding: label position, embroidery quality, packaging.
How do I approve a sample?
Approve in writing (email is fine) and keep one sample as the reference. Note any changes clearly – for example "fringe 2 cm shorter" – and ask for a revised sample if the changes are significant. The approved sample becomes the standard used in quality control.
What happens after sample approval?
You confirm the order and the manufacturer schedules yarn, weaving, sewing and packing. See production lead times and private label pestemals.
Key takeaways
- Send a clear brief: size, fabric, weave, colours, branding and quantity.
- Ready-stock samples are fastest; custom samples match your spec.
- Check feel, size, weight, colour, finish and a wash test.
- Approve in writing and keep one sample.
- Pestemal.com makes samples on the same looms as bulk production.
Samples are made on the same looms and sewing lines as bulk orders in Denizli, so what you approve is what we produce. We keep a counter-sample of every approved design for our own quality control.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get samples of Turkish towels?
Contact the manufacturer with your product, size, fabric, colours and quantity, and request ready-stock or custom samples.
Are pestemal samples free?
It depends on the manufacturer and sample type. Costs and courier fees are confirmed when you request samples.
Which is faster, a ready-stock or custom sample?
Ready-stock samples are faster because they come from existing production.
What should I check on a towel sample?
Feel, weight, size, colour, edge finish, branding and how it behaves after one wash.
Why keep a sample after approval?
The approved sample is the quality reference used to check your bulk order.