ISCO-08 7532
Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters
31.0%
ADI · 244th of 433 · 95% interval 16.9–44.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 31.0% of the task time of garment and related pattern-makers and cutters, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full31.0%
244th of 433 · interval 16.9–44.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time28.8%
247th of 433 · interval 21.9–34.9
Evidence52
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.5 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 37.7%L1Augmentation · 31.3%L2Partial delegation · 31.0%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
52 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Mark samples and finished patterns with information, such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 37 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to determine the amount of material or fabric required to make a product.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Program electronic equipment.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Discuss design specifications with designers, and convert their original models of garments into patterns of separate parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record information about work completed and machine settings.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create design specifications to provide instructions on garment sewing and assembly.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Trace outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric, using scissors.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Trace outlines of paper onto cardboard patterns, and cut patterns into parts to make templates.Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 1.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, level, and align components, such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles, to set up machinery for operation.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Cut, shape, and trim materials, such as textiles, food, glass, stone, and metal, using knives, scissors, and other hand tools, portable power tools, or bench-mounted tools.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Count or weigh and bundle items.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 31.0% | 44 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.266 | 44 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.632 | 36 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 83.2 | 80 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.119 | 42 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.006 | 37 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (75)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) 7543 | 38.0 | |
| Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers 7544 | 30.0 | |
| Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified 7549 | 20.8 | |
| Wood treaters 7521 | 19.8 | |
| Cabinet-makers and related workers 7522 | 19.6 | |
| Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers 7512 | 19.0 | |
| Upholsterers and related workers 7534 | 18.7 | |
| Shotfirers and blasters 7542 | 14.9 | |
| Dairy-products makers 7513 | 13.9 | |
| Food and beverage tasters and graders 7515 | 7.9 | |
| Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers 7511 | 7.8 | |
| Woodworking-machine tool setters and operators 7523 | 7.8 |
Dashed line: garment and related pattern-makers and cutters (31.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters (ISCO-08 7532), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7532
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters (ISCO-08 7532)}
}Machine-readable
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