Sorted bales of fur (5)
I believe the answer is:
sable
'fur' is the definition.
(sable is a kind of fur)
'sorted bales' is the wordplay.
'sorted' indicates an anagram.
'bales' anagrammed gives 'SABLE'.
'of' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for sable that I've seen before include "Brush" , "fur coat" , "Type of fur" , "Bales of precious fur" , "Marten's fur - dark black" .)