Definition
After cutting, the pieces are sorted by size and all cut parts belonging to one garment are bundled together. This process is called sortation.
Use in the textile industry
Sortation is a standard step in industrial garment manufacturing and is carried out after the mechanical or manual cutting of fabric plies. It ensures that all cut parts belonging to a single garment are complete and in the correct size before being passed on to the sewing department. Sortation is especially critical when processing large cut lays with many sizes and variants, as it prevents mix-ups and production errors.
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