pattern: Definition
pattern
attribute to describe the pattern or graphic print on your product. For example, a T-shirt might have a logo of a sports team, and so you might submit bears or tigers. This information helps create accurate filters, which users can use to narrow search results. If your product has variants that vary by pattern, then provide that information through this attribute.
When to use
Required for all products that vary by pattern
Optional for any products where pattern is an important, distinguishing feature
If the pattern is an important feature of your product, then submit this attribute. For example, a dress might come in polka dot, striped, and paisley. We especially recommend that you submit the pattern
attribute if users might search for your product by pattern or if users might decide to buy your product based on the pattern.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
Type | Unicode characters (Recommended: ASCII only) |
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Limits | 0–100 characters |
Repeated field | No |
File format | Example entry |
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Text feeds |
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XML feeds | <g:pattern>Striped</g:pattern> |
For format API information, see the Content API for Shopping.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure you submit high-quality data for your products.
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show ads for your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page of your Merchant Center account.
- Include the pattern or graphic on your product. Don’t include values that belong in other attributes such as color, size, or material.
- Submit
pattern
for all products that vary by pattern. Use this attribute when your product is a variant that’s distinguished by its pattern (e.g., polka dots and stripes), and also submit each variant with the same value for theitem_group_id
attribute.
Best practices
These are best practices that can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimize your product data for performance.
- Use a value users will be able to understand. The value you submit can be shown to users, so avoid abbreviations or internal terms. For example, don’t submit plka if you mean polka dots, and don’t submit strpd if you’re referring to a striped shirt.
- Don’t use values that don’t mention the pattern. This attribute is optional, so if it isn't relevant for your product, then don’t use it. For example, don’t submit values like n/a, none, multi, or other.
Examples
If your product has variants of different pattern, submit the pattern for each variant.
Product | Women's Skater Dress - Striped |
pattern |
striped |
color |
black/grey |
size |
8 |
item_group_id |
12345 |
Product | Women's Skater Dress - Dotted |
pattern |
dotted |
color |
black/grey |
size |
8 |
item_group_id |
12345 |
Product | Women's Skater Dress - Herringbone |
pattern |
herringbone |
color |
gray |
size |
8 |
item_group_id |
12345 |
Product | Bears logo T-shirt |
title |
Men's Bears T-Shirt - Navy Blue - XL |
pattern |
bears |
size |
XL |
gender |
male |
color |
navy blue |
Product | Tigers logo T-shirt |
title |
Women's Tigers T-Shirt - Gray - Large |
pattern |
tigers |
size |
L |
gender |
female |
color |
gray |
Product | Skaters dress |
pattern |
polka dots |
color |
black/white |
Users might use pattern as a deciding factor when shopping for shower curtains, towels, or other bathroom accessories.
Product | Striped shower curtain |
pattern |
striped |
color |
green/white |
Product | Floral shower curtain |
pattern |
floral |
color |
purple/green/white |
Product | American flag shower curtain |
pattern |
american flag |
color |
red/blue/white |
Users might use pattern as a deciding factor when shopping for furniture.
Product | Mid-century modern sofa |
pattern |
herringbone |
color |
brown |