Why the shipping price depends on the size of the order

Short answer: Shipping costs the same whether the parcel holds a single item or ten. That is why shipping makes up a larger share of a small order than a large one, and that is the whole explanation.

A fixed price per parcel

A parcel costs the carrier a fixed amount to transport, regardless of contents, as long as it stays within a given weight. That amount is the same whether the parcel holds one pair of socks or a whole wardrobe, which is why the price feels different depending on order size.

Why small orders carry more

If you buy a single item, the shipping cost has to be carried by that one item alone, making up a larger share of the total. Buy several items at once, and the same fixed cost is spread across more things, so each item carries less of it.

The threshold for free shipping

Above a certain order value, we cover the shipping ourselves, because the total purchase already pays for the trip on its own. The current rates and thresholds are always kept up to date on the delivery page, so you can see exactly where the limit lies before checkout.

Combine your orders

If you need both socks and underwear, it is cheaper to gather everything into one order than to split it across two rounds. See bamboo underwear for women if it is that kind of basic item you are running low on.

Top up as you go

If you already know what you usually run out of in the drawer, you can gather several sizes and styles into the same order. See bamboo underwear for men and check whether anything else is due soon too.

Order together with the household

If several of you share a home, you can combine your wishes into one order instead of separate ones. That saves shipping for everyone, and the parcel still arrives at the same address, no matter who added what to the basket.

Avoid many small orders

If you order a single item every time you notice you are missing something, you pay shipping again and again. A short list of what you are running low on makes it easier to gather several things into one order instead.

Weight rarely matters

Clothing weighs relatively little, so most ordinary orders comfortably stay within the limit for a single parcel. That means you rarely need to think about weight, unless you are ordering very large quantities at once.

The shipping terms

The rules that apply to shipping, delivery and free shipping are always stated in the terms and conditions . If you are unsure about anything, that is where you find the exact terms instead of guessing.

Frequently asked questions

Why does shipping cost the same regardless of the number of items?

Because it is a fixed cost for the carrier to transport a parcel, within a given weight. The price does not change depending on how much is inside the parcel.