Short answer
Cut-piece (fent/rag) refers to shorter fabric lengths (1.5 to 10 meters) left at the end of mill rolls, while a "Sort Lot" or "Stocklot" refers to surplus finished garments or fabrics sold by weight (per kg) or deep discount per piece.
Value retailers and weekly-market traders achieve high margins by buying cut-piece and stocklots:
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