What Our Size Sorting Service Covers
Size sorting is the final step that keeps a clothing order organised from start to finish. We separate printed garments by size, team, grade, department or shift group so the right item reaches the right person without extra checking on your side. This is useful for schools, clubs, factories, churches, event teams and companies issuing uniforms in bulk. It also helps when an order includes mixed sizes such as 1-2 years through to 4XL, or when different departments need different colourways and quantities.
Orders can be sorted into sealed bundles, labelled boxes or individual bags, depending on how the clothing will be handed out. If you need each person to collect one complete set, we can group by name list, division or learner list. For bigger orders, we work to your issue sheet so stock can be counted off cleanly and stored neatly before collection or courier handover.
How We Prepare and Pack Each Order
Every order starts with a count against the approved job sheet. Once the printed garments are checked, we separate by size and confirm the quantities before packing. If a school wants Grade 8, Grade 9 and staff items kept apart, or if a business needs small, medium and large grouped by department, we pack it that way. We also allow for item labelling where the same style is used for different teams or branches.
- Size grouping from toddler to adult 5XL, depending on the garment range
- Labelled bundles for easier issue at reception, stores or an event table
- Optional individual bagging for personal distribution
- Cross-checking against your order list before dispatch
- Neat stacking to reduce creasing during courier transport
For long-distance orders, proper sorting matters because it saves time when the boxes are opened in Welkom, Bethlehem, Kroonstad or further afield. It also helps if your staff are collecting in batches over several days rather than all at once.
Turnaround Times for Sorted Orders
Turnaround depends on the number of garments, the amount of size variation and whether individual bagging is required. Smaller runs that are already printed and approved can usually be sorted quickly, while large school or company orders need more time for counting and packing. If artwork is still being finalised, that step will affect the schedule first, then sorting follows once production is complete.
As a guide, straightforward size sorting on a standard bulk order may be completed within 1 to 3 working days after printing is finished. Bigger mixed orders, especially with name lists or department splits, may need longer. During busy periods such as school reopening, sports season and year-end events, it is best to place the order early so there is space for careful checking. We keep you updated before dispatch, so you know when to expect collection or courier delivery.
Pricing Based on Quantity and Packing Detail
Size sorting is priced according to the number of garments, the complexity of the split and the packing method you choose. A simple size-by-size sort on one style costs less than an order that must be divided by grade, department and individual recipient. Individual bagging, printed labels and extra checking all add to the labour involved, so we quote on the actual packing requirements rather than a flat guess.
For budget planning, bulk orders are more cost-effective per item than very small runs because the setup and counting time are spread over more pieces. If you are comparing options for a school, sports club or company campaign, ask for a quote that shows the printing and sorting separately. That makes it easier to see what is covered and what extra packing detail has been added. We keep pricing practical for local clients in Bloemfontein, Hamilton, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu, and for couriered orders nationwide.
Quality Checks and Re-Sorting Intervals
Sorted apparel needs a final check before it leaves our premises, but it also benefits from periodic re-checks when the same organisation places repeat orders. If your school, team or branch receives clothing in stages, we recommend checking the stored boxes every 4 to 6 weeks so sizes stay matched to the issue list. This is especially useful when stock is kept in warm storerooms, near windows, or in areas affected by dust and humidity.
For ongoing supply programmes, we can re-sort new deliveries against previous packs so the sequence stays consistent. This matters when learners move grades, new staff join, or sports teams refresh kit during the season. On larger contracts, a brief audit before each handover helps avoid shortages and reduces handling at the last minute. It also keeps the records tidy if several departments are drawing from the same stock room.
Who Benefits Most from Sorted Apparel
Size sorting is valuable anywhere clothing must be handed out fast and accurately. Schools use it for class groups, grades, prefects and sports teams. Employers use it for warehouse staff, drivers, office teams and site crews. Event organisers use it when volunteers, marshals and performers all need different fits. Churches, NGOs and community groups also use it when they are issuing donated or sponsored apparel in one go.
- Schools needing grade-by-grade issue
- Businesses issuing uniforms by department or branch
- Sports clubs packing by player size and team list
- Events with volunteers, staff and crew in separate groups
- Community projects that need neat, labelled distribution
Because we are based in Hamilton, Bloemfontein, we can handle local collections and courier orders from the Free State with the same attention to detail. Each pack is prepared so the person receiving it can open, count and issue without sorting through mixed sizes on the spot.
Key facts
| Location | Hamilton, Bloemfontein |
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| Service Area | Bloemfontein, Hamilton, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, Welkom, Bethlehem, Kroonstad, Parys and nationwide |
| Sorting Formats | By size, grade, team, department or named recipient |
| Packing Options | Labelled bundles, boxed sets, individual bagging |
| Typical Turnaround | 1 to 3 working days after printing is complete, subject to order size |
| Best For | Schools, companies, sports teams, events and bulk uniform issue |
