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PET Felt Colour Consistency: What Buyers Should Check
Ordering PET felt in the same colour more than once? Learn what to confirm about colour references, physical samples and production batches before placing repeat orders.

PET Felt Colour Consistency: What Buyers Should Check

When buying PET felt panels for a new project, choosing the right colour is usually one of the first steps.
But what happens when you need to order the same colour again three or six months later?

For example, you may first purchase PET felt for office desk screens. Later, the project expands, or another batch of furniture needs the same material. You expect the new panels to look the same as the previous ones.

This is a reasonable expectation, but it is worth discussing colour consistency before placing the first order.
A colour name or number is useful for identification. However, it does not always tell the complete story of how the finished PET felt will look.

A Colour Number Is Not the Same as a Physical Colour Sample
Many buyers use RAL or Pantone references when selecting colours.
These references are helpful when communicating the general colour direction. They make it easier for both sides to understand whether the target is a warm grey, a dark blue or a particular shade of yellow.
However, PET felt is made from polyester fibres. The final appearance depends on the actual fibre colour and the production process.
For example, the high-temperature process used during production can affect the final shade. The finished panel may look slightly different from the original colour reference.
For this reason, a Pantone number should be treated as a reference, not a guarantee of an exact match.
If the colour is important to your project, a physical PET felt sample is a more useful starting point.


Keep an Approved Physical Sample
One practical suggestion is to keep a sample from the first approved production.
Do not rely only on a colour name in an email or a number in a quotation.

When you place a repeat order, send the approved sample or confirm that both sides are referring to the same physical reference.
This gives the production team something concrete to check against.
It is also helpful to record:
- The colour name or internal colour code
- Panel thickness and GSM
- The original order reference
- Whether the colour was selected from an existing range or specially developed
These details help avoid confusion, especially when several colours are used in one project.


Ask How Repeat Orders Will Be Arranged
Another point worth checking is whether the required colour is a regular stock colour or a specially developed colour.
For a regular colour, ask whether the required quantity is available from current stock or needs a new production run.
For a custom colour, the situation can be more complicated. Developing a new colour may require a separate raw-material arrangement, and the final shade still needs to be checked against the approved reference.

If you know that a project will require several orders over time, mention this during the first quotation.
The supplier can then discuss the production arrangement and whether it is possible to plan the quantities together.
This does not mean that every repeat order will have exactly the same appearance without further checking. It means both sides can understand the requirements before production starts.

Check Samples Under Similar Lighting Conditions
When comparing two PET felt samples, the lighting can affect how the colours appear.
A grey panel viewed under daylight may look different under warm indoor lighting. Dark and light colours can also appear different depending on the surrounding materials.
If colour consistency is important, compare the approved sample and new sample under similar lighting conditions.
Also, look at the actual panel surface rather than relying only on photographs. A screen cannot always show the colour accurately.
For a large project, it is better to discuss the acceptable colour difference before confirming mass production.


What Should You Confirm Before a Repeat Order?
Before ordering the same PET felt colour again, I recommend confirming a few things:
- Is it an existing stock colour or a custom-developed colour?
- Is the previous approved physical sample still available?
- Will the new order use existing stock or a new production batch?
- Can a new sample be checked before mass production, if required?
- What level of colour difference is acceptable for the project?
These questions are particularly useful when the material will be installed across different rooms, floors or production batches.
A little preparation at the purchasing stage can help avoid unnecessary discussions after the panels have arrived.


Planning a PET Felt Order with Consistent Colours?
If your project requires the same PET felt colour across multiple orders, tell us about the expected quantity, thickness and purchasing schedule.

You can also send us your approved colour sample or reference.

We can check whether the colour is part of our existing range or requires a separate development arrangement, and discuss how to plan the order.
If colour consistency matters to your project, it is better to discuss it before the first production run rather than wait until the next order.

📩 Send us your project drawings or specifications, and we will respond with a clear quotation and production suggestion within 24 hours.
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