Fabric Inventory Software for Roll and Metre Stock
HisabLekha is fabric inventory software for stores that sell by length. It connects roll opening metres, cuts, remaining metres, remnants, supplier purchases, GST billing, barcode lookup, customer orders, and WhatsApp estimates.
What does HisabLekha handle for this shop type?
Fabric stores need roll balance, metre cuts, remnants, GST billing, supplier purchases, customer orders, and stock movement to stay tied together.
Track roll opening metres, cut metres, remaining metres, and remnants.
Bill fabric by metre while keeping GST and stock correct.
Record supplier purchases and compare billed quantity with received quantity.
Use barcode or quick lookup for fabric counter billing.
Connect fabric stock, customer orders, and WhatsApp estimates in one flow.
How do fashion shop inventory models differ?
The sellable unit changes by shop type. This table shows which product attributes and workflow matter for each category.
| Shop type | Inventory model | Relevant workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Full fabric roll | Design + colour + roll + opening metres | Purchase receipt, metre balance, and low-stock review |
| Cut-length sale | Selected roll + cut metres | Metre billing, stock deduction, and invoice sharing |
| Remnant or short piece | Remaining metres + remnant note | Quick lookup, sale, and physical reconciliation |
| Multi-shop fabric retailer | Roll or fabric item + shop | Shop-wise stock, GST bills, and transfers |
When should a retailer verify the fit first?
- Roll and metre balances depend on correct opening quantities, cut entries, returns, and stock adjustments; the software does not replace a physical count or measuring-tool check.
- Stores should verify decimal precision, HSN/GST configuration, barcode labels, printer setup, and supplier import data before migration.
Frequently asked questions about fabric inventory software for roll and metre stock
How does fabric inventory software track a roll?
The store records the roll opening quantity, deducts each metre-based cut, and checks the remaining balance before the next sale. That keeps the physical roll and the stock record aligned when entries are accurate.
Can fabric be billed by metre with GST?
Yes. HisabLekha supports metre-based billing with GST-ready invoices. Each store still needs to verify its HSN, tax configuration, unit precision, and invoice format.
Does the fabric page support barcode lookup?
Yes. A fabric roll or catalogue item can be found by barcode or quick lookup before the operator records the cut quantity and completes the bill.
Can fabric shops connect purchases and supplier records?
Supported purchase workflows can record supplier receipts and compare received quantity with the quantity entered for the purchase, while the stock balance remains available for billing.
Is roll tracking the same as size-colour apparel stock?
No. Fabric is usually measured by roll and metres; shirts, pants, footwear, and uniforms use sellable size-colour variants. Use the model that matches how the item is sold.
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See the connected workflow in action
HisabLekha adds combined checkout, separate shop-wise GST bills, cross-shop exchange, customer balance visibility, and connected storefront stock to the category workflow.