Separate the intended uses
ACT links its guidance to construction, application and location. A designer may accept stronger texture for an accent piece, while the buyer may have specific care or durability targets for a daily seat. List those requirements before comparing samples.
Select a proof package for each
Use a physical sample for appearance, a stitched prototype for construction details and available test reports for performance. If the same fabric is shortlisted for both uses, ask whether one finishing option satisfies both briefs.