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Initial preparation and quality control of textile materials in textile cutting operations 9

stated in the shipping notes. However, the shipping company is not responsible for the
quality, number, and composition of the packed articles.

2.3 Sorting and physical counting of the delivered
textile materials

After textile materials are unloaded, they are taken to a storage space where all packages
are opened and the number and composition of the delivered goods are checked against
the enclosed shipping documents and the fabric specifications originally agreed with the
supplier. A fabric specification includes the following information: the fabric articles
supplied, the colour number and description, the number of delivered rolls (pieces), the
footage in each roll, and the total footage. Fabric samples should also be received in
order to confirm every fabric article meets the specification. The samples must be large
enough to provide a clear indication of the colour and pattern of the fabric. If the fabric
samples are too small and do not represent the entire pattern (e.g. materials with wide
stripes), the fabrics may not be properly identified, and incorrect orders could be cut.
Sorting and quantity control is carried out using the documentation and original mark-
ing of every package described above. The customer must be informed immediately of
any noncompliance if problems are to be avoided and timely corrections made in produc-
tion planning.
All data about received materials are noted in storage books or special software
files in accordance with the requirements of further production stages.

2.4 The storage of textile materials in a warehouse

In garment production enterprises, textile materials are stored for a short time –
usually 1–2 weeks or up to 1 month but rarely longer. The storage time depends on
the delivery dates of materials and the order execution dates. The textile materials are
stored in a common warehouse or in separate storerooms (fabric rolls on shelves and
auxiliary materials in a separate room).
Fabrics should be stored on shelves in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
Shelves that are easy to assemble and disassemble are recommended for ease of stor-
age and access to fabric rolls and to maximize the efficient use of warehouse space.
Within the warehouse, fabric rolls may be transported using electro loaders, cargo
elevators, or carriages (see Fig. 2.3).

Fig. 2.3 Special carriages to transport fabric rolls.