Price units
Identify per metre, per yard, per kilogram or another stated basis. Retain the original quotation. A metre-yard conversion uses 1 yard = 0.9144 metres and should be labelled as a calculation.
Width basis
Record finished usable and total width separately. Different cutting yields can make apparently similar length prices difficult to compare. Do not infer usable width from an unspecified figure.
Sample and test scope
Ask which development, sample metreage and laboratory costs are included. Identify the applicable article and report scope. Unknown fees should remain questions, not zero costs.
Packing and freight
Record the requested delivery basis and included packing or transport elements. Keep exclusions visible. An unconfirmed transport figure should not be added as though it were a supplier quotation.
Currency and validity
Retain each original currency and validity date. Different currencies are not directly ranked without an explicit exchange-rate basis. Review all technical and commercial differences before making a purchasing decision.
Check technical equivalence before calculating
Compare composition, construction, finish, finished weight, usable width and sample status. If articles differ, record the differences as part of the decision rather than disguising them with a converted price. Ask the garment factory about consumption where width, repeat or direction changes.
Keep currency and quoted unit unchanged in the original fields. Unknown freight, testing, sampling or other charges should remain unknown until confirmed. The comparison worksheet organises proposals; it does not infer missing costs or select a winner.
Worked example: price per yard versus price per metre
Assume proposal A is 10.00 units of one currency per yard. Since 1 yard equals 0.9144 metres, its calculated price per metre is 10.00 ÷ 0.9144, approximately 10.94 in that same currency. Proposal B at 10.80 per metre appears lower only on that unit basis.
Before choosing, compare width, specification and included scope. This hypothetical calculation is not a supplier quotation, an exchange-rate conversion or a landed-cost estimate. Retain the original prices and show the calculation separately.
Worked example: a kilogram quotation needs a weight basis
Assume a hypothetical fabric has 400 GSM and a total conversion width of 1.50 metres. Its calculated linear mass is 0.60 kilograms per metre. A quotation of 12.00 currency units per kilogram would therefore correspond to 7.20 per metre on those stated inputs.
If the weight or conversion width is unknown, leave the calculation unresolved. Record usable cutting width separately and check the actual quoted basis. The example explains arithmetic and does not establish an available fabric, price, measurement method or commercial commitment.
Resolve the gaps that could change the comparison
Ask each proposal to identify validity, quantity by colour, sample or development scope, trade term and named place where used, and included or excluded items. If currencies differ, retain them rather than ranking the prices without an agreed conversion basis.
Record clarification responses with the proposal ID and date. Review the complete technical and commercial fit with the responsible buyer. A transparent comparison may conclude that more evidence is needed; that is more useful than an apparent saving created by incompatible units or missing costs.
Prepare the next decision
| Input | Decision to make | Record to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | Original quoted basis | Price record |
| Width | Usable and total | Cutting basis |
| Development | Samples and tests | Included scope |
| Delivery | Packing and freight | Exclusions |
| Validity | Currency and date | Current proposal |
Questions for this stage
Does the tool rank different currencies?
No. It keeps original currencies and does not assume an exchange rate.
Can unknown costs be treated as zero?
No. Leave them open and request the missing scope or fee.
Is a converted price a new supplier offer?
No. It is a labelled calculation based on the original quoted unit.
Can I choose the cheapest converted price?
The calculation addresses one unit difference. Compare the article, usable width, garment consumption, currency and scope before making a commercial decision; unconfirmed costs and differences remain part of the review.
What if one quotation excludes testing or freight?
Keep the exclusion visible and request the actual amount or responsibility needed for comparison. Do not enter zero for an unknown cost or assume both proposals include the same items.