Why clothes come in a bag

Short answer: The bag keeps moisture, dust and rubbing away during a journey that can last months. Without it, some of the goods would arrive stained or damaged by damp. It costs little, but it protects a whole shipment.

The journey is long

From factory to warehouse the goods pass through truck, container, port and warehouse. Every link is a risk of moisture, dust and knocks. The journey can take months, and in that time the boxes are moved, lifted and stacked many times by many different hands, often under time pressure.

Moisture is the biggest danger

In a container the temperature swings between day and night, and moisture can condense on the goods. That can cause stains, odour and, at worst, mould. A bag keeps out most of the moisture. See our bamboo shirt for men if you are looking for a shirt.

Dust and rubbing

Besides moisture there is dust and rubbing. In transport the garments lie close together, and boxes can shift a little. Without a bag, the fabric can rub against cardboard or other goods. The bag adds a layer in between that takes most of the wear and dirt on the way.

The bag keeps track of the goods

Each bag has a label, so the goods can be identified without opening the pack. That is practical for the warehouse, which can count and place items quickly. See offers and everything in bamboo clothing for men, where each item has its own description.

Can the bag be avoided

Some use paper or recycled plastic, but something has to protect the goods. The requirement is that the packaging keeps moisture and dirt out and is tight enough for a long journey. You can choose another material, but you cannot do without protection entirely without taking a risk.

What to do with the bag

You do not have to keep the bag, but it can be reused. It works for storing seasonal clothes, for keeping a garment clean in a suitcase or for a return. Dispose of it by local rules when you no longer need it, and do not leave it in nature.

Damp inside the bag

Does the garment get damp in the bag? Not if it was dry when it was packed. That is exactly why the humidity is controlled at the factory. If a garment still smells a little of packaging, it is usually enough to hang it in fresh air for a few hours, and the smell fades.

How to unpack

Open the bag carefully and pull the garment out without tugging at the fabric. Hang it on a hanger and let it air, so small creases and the packaging smell go away. Read the care label and wash the garment before first use if it will sit against the skin.

In short

The bag is a simple protection against moisture, dust and rubbing on a long journey. For you it means the garment arrives in the condition it was packed in. It is a small detail that makes a big difference to how the goods look when you unpack them and start to use them.