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SHOPIFY APPAREL ARCHITECTURE · MCO WEBLAB

Size-Chart Setup & Supplier-Data Cleanup for Shopify Stores

You send the size charts your suppliers gave you. We review them, list every unclear value for your written confirmation, set up the charts you approve on the products you choose, and verify the result across desktop and mobile before handoff.

  1. 01
    Review Supplier charts audited as supplied
  2. 02
    Clarify Confirmation sheet for unclear values
  3. 03
    Configure Rules, tags & theme block integration
  4. 04
    Verify Every chart checked on desktop & mobile
  5. 05
    Handoff Documentation, rollback plan & 1 revision

TRANSPARENT WORKFLOW · YOU APPROVE EVERY METRIC BEFORE ANYTHING CHANGES IN YOUR LIVE STORE

FIT EVALUATION MATRIX

Is This Service For You?

We specialize in high-detail supplier data verification for apparel merchants who want zero guesswork on their product pages.

Likely a Good Fit

  • You sell apparel on Shopify and get size charts from one or more suppliers as messy spreadsheets, CSVs, or PDFs.
  • Your supplier charts mix units (cm/inches), use commas as decimals, repeat sizes, or leave gaps, and you want each verified before shoppers see them.
  • Different collections or cuts require different charts, and you need each product to reliably display the exact matching guide.

You May Not Need Us

  • You have only 1 or 2 static charts that rarely change. Most native Shopify themes support a simple pop-up page you can configure yourself.
  • You already use a full-featured size-chart app that handles your assignment rules, priority logic, and revision logs.
  • You are looking for body fit advice or sizing recommendation algorithms (we do not provide sizing guesses or fit predictions).
EXACT PROTOCOL EXECUTION

How The Service Works

Every step is designed for complete auditability. We never guess, fabricate, or silently modify supplier measurements.

PROTOCOL 01

Review

We read the charts you send exactly as supplied and keep the originals unchanged. We document whether each chart measures the garment (laid flat) or actual body measurements.

PROTOCOL 02

Clarify

Every unclear value goes on a confirmation sheet with our proposed reading (decimal commas, text in cells, repeated sizes, empty cells). You or your supplier confirm or correct each in writing.

PROTOCOL 03

Configure

Before any store change, we back up existing assets and provide a concise change plan with undo procedures. Theme code is staged on an unpublished theme copy, while shared store assets like pages and metafields are staged separately and activated only upon your explicit approval—ensuring zero disruption to your live storefront.

PROTOCOL 04

Verify

We check every delivered chart against your confirmed sheet, collection rule, and exception. On the live storefront we test 5 representative sample products across iOS, Android, and desktop.

PROTOCOL 05

Handoff & Revisions

You receive a full handoff dossier: exactly what changed, your confirmed sheets, rollback instructions, and guides on updating future charts. One complete revision round is included.

BOUNDED SCOPE DELIVERABLES

Deliverables & Job Scope

Clear boundaries ensure fast turnaround, zero scope creep, and predictable execution.

What You Receive

  • Rigorous audit of your merchant-supplied supplier files
  • A structured confirmation sheet highlighting every unclear value
  • The approved charts, assignments, and guide presentation configured in your store
  • Verification of every rule and exception, plus 5 representative storefront checks
  • Comprehensive handoff documentation with 1 revision round included

Included Per Job

Provisional Scope
Size Charts Up to 5
Supplier Files Up to 3
Assignment Rules Up to 5 collection rules & 10 product exceptions
Theme Target 1 (Online Store 2.0 theme)
Revision Rounds 1 Included
Storefront Device Checks 5 products you choose

* These limits are provisional and confirmed in your written quote. Larger store catalogs with 20+ charts are quoted separately.

FICTIONAL CASE STUDY DEMO

A Fictional Workflow Demonstration

A fictional supplier sends an updated t-shirt chart in centimetres. Below are the 4 values we would flag and how they are resolved before storefront publication.

1. Supplier File, As Received

Fictional Raw Data
Size Chest Body Sleeve
S 49 69.5 20.3
M 52,5 71.5 21
L 55 73.5cm 21.6
M 58 75.5 22.2
XXL 61 (empty) 22.9
Flagged Irregularities in Supplier Data 4 Found
52,5 Decimal comma format
73.5cm Unit typed into cell
M Repeated size (row 4 should be XL)
(empty) Missing measurement cell

2. Confirmation Sheet

Manual Audit Step
Target Cell As Supplied Proposed Reading Decision
M · chest 52,5 52.5 cm (decimal comma) Confirmed
L · length 73.5cm 73.5 cm (unit in cell) Confirmed
Row 4 · size M Repeated size. XL? Corrected XL
XXL · length (empty) No guess. Ask supplier. Supplier: 77.5

In a real job, you or your supplier confirm these decisions in writing. MCO WebLab never guesses or fills in missing measurements unilaterally.

3. Finished Storefront Guide Illustration

Editorial Preview
Size guide pop-up for a fictional brand, Halden and Rue, showing garment measurements in inches beside a flat garment diagram

Illustration of a finished editorial size guide pop-up for a fictional brand. The guide adapts seamlessly to your store's branding and color tokens. Integration is executed via native Shopify 2.0 theme blocks, Metaobjects, or a dedicated size-chart app of your choice.

TRANSPARENCY & INTEGRITY

Limits & Costs to Know First

We believe in 100% upfront honesty about what is included, what requires third-party tools, and our exact operational boundaries.

Depends on Your Theme & Tools

Exact setup depends on your theme and the tools you use. Not every native Shopify setup can assign charts by collection; some stores need a lightweight size-chart app for automated collection tagging.

Third-Party App Costs

If an external app would help, we explain what it costs and why before anything is installed. You decide, you install it, and you pay any subscription directly to the developer.

Your Data Stays Yours to Decide

We never alter supplier measurements without your written confirmation and never invent, guess, or estimate measurements on your behalf.

No Fit Guarantees

We do not promise accurate individual human fit, zero product returns, conversion percentage lift, or universal compatibility across unstandardized legacy themes.

Ongoing Maintenance is Separate

New supplier charts, seasonal collection drops, or re-checks after major theme migrations are quoted separately per request or via MCO WebLab Continuous Maintenance.

CLARITY & PROTOCOLS

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a third-party size-chart app?

Not always. Many Shopify themes can display a size chart page directly in a native modal pop-up using theme blocks and Metaobjects. If you require advanced conditional assignments by collection with product exceptions, an app may be recommended. We outline all options and costs before you make a decision.

What do you need from me to start?

For scoping: your Shopify store URL, roughly how many charts and suppliers you have, and a brief description. After quote acceptance, we request the supplier files, product coverage mapping, and a staff collaborator invitation through Shopify. We never ask for your store passwords.

Will you correct my supplier's measurements?

Only when you or your supplier confirm the correction in writing. Unclear values go on the confirmation sheet with our proposed reading. Missing values stay blank until verified by the manufacturer.

Can you convert between inches and centimetres?

Yes, if you wish to present both to your shoppers. Conversions use standard exact ratios (1 in = 2.54 cm) and are rounded cleanly for UI presentation. We confirm the source units with you prior to configuration.

What happens after the handoff?

Your setup includes a handoff guide and one revision round within the agreed scope. Additional charts, collection changes, or checks after a theme change are quoted separately. If you need ongoing updates, we can discuss a maintenance arrangement based on your store’s needs.

DIRECT CHANNEL

Request a Scoped Quote

Tell us a little about your store. We will review your requirements and respond with clarifying questions or a formal written quote confirming exact scope, timeline, and pricing.

SECURITY & PRIVACY GUARANTEE

Please do not send passwords, customer lists, order records, or bank details. Files and Shopify collaborator staff access are arranged securely after scoping.

Prefer direct communication?

Your public storefront URL or myshopify domain.