Compare the intended experience.
Start with the way the bag should feel and function. Ask whether it needs to fold flat, keep its shape, protect another product or be carried repeatedly. Use these requirements to narrow down the material conversation.
Review a physical swatch.
A photograph cannot show every aspect of texture, weight or stiffness. Compare swatches alongside the intended lining and decoration. Note the material specification so the approved sample can be reproduced consistently.
Consider the whole construction.
The outer material is only one part of the bag. Seams, reinforcement, handles and closures all affect the finished result. Assess them together rather than choosing a fabric in isolation.
Make performance claims specific.
If a project needs a particular performance characteristic, define how it will be checked. Ask for product-specific documentation when a standard or test is part of the brief.
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