Fabric Roll
A fabric roll is the standard shipping unit for textile fabric, typically 50-150 meters. Each roll has unique attributes: dye lot, shade, GSM, width.
Fabric roll is the fundamental physical and logical unit in textile operations. Each roll is a continuous length of fabric, typically 50-150 meters for woven fabrics and 20-30 kg for knitted fabrics.
Every roll has roll-unique attributes: dye lot ID, shade coordinates (L*a*b* or DE values), GSM, width (before and after finishing), length, defect score (4-point points), and QC grade.
Generic ERP systems treat inventory by SKU (a single item code for 'Blue Cotton Twill 250 GSM'). Textile ERPs must track each roll individually because buyers expect shade-consistent shipments — mixing rolls from different dye lots causes visible shade variation.
TextileERP stores each roll as a sub-inventory record with its own barcode, attributes, location, and allocation history. Picking rules ensure same-dye-lot rolls are allocated together to each order.
Related terms
Dye Lot
A dye lot is a batch of fabric or yarn dyed together in a single cycle. Each lot has slight shade variations that must be tracked for order consistency.
GSM (Grams per Square Meter)
GSM measures fabric weight per unit area, expressed in grams per square meter. It's the primary metric for classifying fabric density.
4-Point Inspection System
The 4-point system grades fabric quality by assigning penalty points for defects based on length and severity. It's the textile industry's standard quality method.
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