Can an Activewear Brand Reserve Exclusivity for a Custom Fabric Pattern?

Custom fabric exclusivity requires an agreement covering the relevant design and permitted uses.

Design access, ownership, and exclusivity are separate questions that should be documented. Paying for a sample does not by itself establish every usage right; clarify existing intellectual property, new development outputs, permitted modifications, and access to transferable files. Clarify whether exclusivity covers structure, print, or color.