Keep identifiers unchanged
Carry catalogue product numbers and sample labels exactly across languages. Translate the surrounding description, not the identifier. Distinguish an inspiration image from the actual proposed product so a translated phrase such as same fabric does not accidentally approve an alternative.
Write the unit beside the value
State whether a number means pieces, yards, metres, individual ornaments or a confirmed set. For dimensions, label width, length and measurement points separately. Avoid relying on punctuation or an abbreviation whose meaning the recipient may interpret differently.
Explore the productsSeparate facts from requests
Mark confirmed specifications, buyer requirements and open supplier questions in distinct fields. Translate their status as carefully as the wording. A requested width must not become a confirmed product width, and a desired colour must not become a statement of available stock.
Check a concrete example
Ask the recipient to confirm the meaning of a representative line before finalising a longer list. Keep the agreed version with the order sheet. When an answer or quantity changes, update all active language versions rather than leaving contradictory tables in separate message threads.
A practical comparison
| Field | Keep stable | Translate carefully |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Product and sample numbers | Descriptive wording |
| Quantity | Value and explicit unit | Unit meaning and set contents |
| Status | Confirmed, requested or open | Degree of certainty |
Your buying checklist
- Preserve reference numbers
- Place units beside values
- Keep fact and request separate
- Update all active language versions
Discuss your fabric requirements with Rose
Save references, note quantities and send your questions. Confirm specifications and availability for the exact items you need.
