What it is
A lab dip is a small swatch of fabric dyed to match your target colour, submitted for approval before bulk dyeing. You typically approve or reject against a physical standard under agreed lighting.
Why it matters
Screen colours and printed references shift; dyed fabric is the truth. Approving lab dips in writing before bulk protects both sides from "that's not the colour we agreed" disputes.
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