Changelog: what changed in the SilkRoadSupply spreadsheet
Changelog for the SilkRoadSupply spreadsheet: new rows, revised notes and policy updates, each entry dated so you can see what changed since your last visit.
Apparel rows expanded, all with fabric-weight notes
Apparel rows expanded, all with fabric-weight notes
Expansion
The apparel section gained a batch of new rows this month. Each one now carries a fabric-weight (GSM) note, so you can tell a heavyweight hoodie from a thin one before you order.
Why it matters: GSM is the single quickest signal of whether a hoodie or tee will feel substantial. Rows without a weight note are flagged so you know to ask.
Why it matters: GSM is the single quickest signal of whether a hoodie or tee will feel substantial. Rows without a weight note are flagged so you know to ask.The apparel section gained a batch of new rows this month. Each one now carries a fabric-weight (GSM) note, so you can tell a heavyweight hoodie from a thin one before you order.
We revised what the QC section promises: photos confirm colour, obvious defects, size tags, stitching and whether the item matches your notes — they cannot show smell, fabric feel or long-term durability.
Why it matters: knowing the limit up front turns QC from a guarantee you assumed into a check you actually use — and tells you when to request extra angles.
Why it matters: knowing the limit up front turns QC from a guarantee you assumed into a check you actually use — and tells you when to request extra angles.We revised what the QC section promises: photos confirm colour, obvious defects, size tags, stitching and whether the item matches your notes — they cannot show smell, fabric feel or long-term durability.
Freight guidance was refreshed: cost is driven mainly by weight and volume, so a light, well-packed parcel is cheaper than a bulky one, and consolidating several buys into one box usually lowers the per-item share.
Why it matters: peak season and remote destinations both add to freight. Run the estimator with the recorded weight before you commit, rather than after.
Why it matters: peak season and remote destinations both add to freight. Run the estimator with the recorded weight before you commit, rather than after.Freight guidance was refreshed: cost is driven mainly by weight and volume, so a light, well-packed parcel is cheaper than a bulky one, and consolidating several buys into one box usually lowers the per-item share.
Each category card now leads with who it suits, what to confirm before ordering, where to look in the QC photos, and the trap that catches beginners most often.
Why it matters: most disappointment comes from a mismatch you could have spotted in advance — sizing convention, fabric weight, or a detail the photos do not show.
Why it matters: most disappointment comes from a mismatch you could have spotted in advance — sizing convention, fabric weight, or a detail the photos do not show.Each category card now leads with who it suits, what to confirm before ordering, where to look in the QC photos, and the trap that catches beginners most often.