Variants & Attributes

Variants allow you to offer a product in different versions - for example, in different sizes and colors. Each combination of color and size is its own variant with its own stock and optionally its own price.

What are Attributes?

Attributes are the properties that describe a variant:

• Color - The available color options (e.g., Black, White, Navy)
• Size - The available sizes (e.g., S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Attribute Groups

Attributes are organized into Attribute Groups. A group combines related values:

• Attribute group Standard Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Attribute group Children's Sizes: 104, 116, 128, 140, 152
• Attribute group Basic Colors: Black, White, Grey, Navy

Color Codes

Each color has a Hex color code (e.g., #000000 for Black), which is displayed in the shop as a colored circle or button. This allows customers to visually recognize the color without having to read the name.

Creating Variants

To create variants for a product:

1. Open the product in the editor
2. Navigate to the Variants section
3. Select the desired Colors from the available attributes
4. Select the desired Sizes
5. The system automatically creates all combinations

Example

For a T-shirt with the colors Black and White in sizes S, M, L, 6 variants are created:

Variant Properties

Each variant can be configured individually:

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

Each variant has its own Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) - a unique item number used for internal management and orders.

Individual Price

By default, all variants inherit the price of the main product. If needed, you can set a different price for individual variants, e.g.:

• Larger sizes (3XL, 4XL) might have an additional charge
• Special colors might be priced differently

Stock

For stock items, you can maintain the current stock per variant. If a variant's stock falls to 0, it will be displayed as "unavailable" in the shop.

Attribute Templates (Presets)

For recurring attribute combinations, you can use Templates (Presets). A template saves a specific selection of colors and sizes, which you can then quickly apply to new products.

Example Templates:

• Standard Men's: Sizes S to 3XL in 10 colors
• Standard Women's: Sizes XS to XXL in 10 colors
• Children: Sizes 104 to 164 in 5 colors
• One Size: Only one size, multiple colors

Variants in the Shop

Customers see the variants on the product detail page:

1. Color Selection - Colored circles or clickable buttons
2. Size Selection - Dropdown or buttons with available sizes
3. Availability - Unavailable combinations are greyed out

When the customer selects a color, the product images are automatically switched to the images of that color variant (provided color-specific images have been uploaded).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add variants later? Yes, you can add new colors or sizes to an existing product at any time.

Can I deactivate individual variants? Yes, individual variants can be deactivated without changing the entire product.

What happens to orders if I remove a variant? Existing orders remain. Only new orders can no longer select the removed variant.

Continue to

• Product Images - Assign images per color variant
• Create Product - Back to product creation
• Product Overview - All products at a glance