Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sorting garments of different types and sizes. The garments are sorted according to different selection criteria, such as type and size, and put together in delivery groups respectively assigned to one buyer. To make such a method and such an apparatus more simple, also for a great number of buyers, the garments should be sorted in at least two steps, sorting being performed in the first step according to a first selection criterion and pre-groups being formed, and sorting being performed in the second step according to a second selection criterion and second pre-groups being formed, with intermediate groups being formed within the second pre-group and containing the garments of a specific size and a specific type respectively assigned to a specific buyer. All intermediate groups assigned to a specific buyer are subsequently combined to obtain the delivery group.