Category: Clothing

How to Ship a Baseball Cap

Jun. 07 Clothing no comments

Baseball caps have become more than just part of a baseball player’s uniform. This head gear is now a ubiquitous fashion accessory among many individuals. These caps come in a variety of designs, materials, colors, sizes and price ranges and make great gifts for all occasions, whether the recipient is young or old, male or female.

These head gear are also practical during sunny, rainy and windy weather conditions and wearing one is a great way to hide unkempt locks during a particularly bad hair day. A lot of celebrities try to walk around in public incognito by wearing baseball caps and sunglasses. Some of them succeed but a lot do not because a $500 designer cap will surely catch a lot of attention! Read more →

How to Ship Knitted Items

May. 08 Clothing no comments

Knitting has become a profitable pastime for many stay-at-home women. Apart from giving away their beautiful knitted creations as presents to loved ones, many knitters have ventured into selling their hand-crafted wearables via the internet.

Demand for knitwear are usually high during the fall and winter seasons, when the cold weather calls for warm clothing. These wearables come in a variety of forms such as sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls, gloves and bonnets. Knitted infant wear are also very popular. Knitwear can be affordable or expensive depending on the fiber used. Cashmere, for instance, is known for its soft, luxurious feel and high price tag. Read more →

How to Ship a Leather Jacket

Mar. 21 Clothing no comments

Leather jackets are stylish additions to any wardrobe. However, the ones made from genuine leather can get very expensive. But with proper care, leather jackets can last for years. In fact, they even look great with age.

Whether shipping a leather jacket to a buyer, as a gift or for repairs, it must be properly packed to avoid unwanted creases and damages. Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship a leather jacket.

First, fold the leather jacket properly to prevent creases. Unzip or unbutton the jacket. Pull up the collar (if any) and fold lengthwise to align the shoulders. Lay the jacket on one side on a flat surface and smoothen out creases and straighten the side seams. Fold the sleeves over the front of the jacket and smoothen out. Then, fold it in thirds. Read more →

How to Ship a Tuxedo

Feb. 20 Clothing no comments

If you are sending a tuxedo somewhere, it should be properly folded and packed to avoid unsightly creases and wrinkles that can ruin the ensemble. Furthermore, tuxedos are usually made from delicate fabrics that could easily get damaged when improperly handled. A set could also get a bit pricey especially if bought from a designer brand. Thus, proper folding and packaging must be taken into consideration when shipping a tuxedo. Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship a tuxedo to ensure that it arrives in good condition and ready to be worn for that special formal occasion.

Turn the tuxedo jacket inside out and fold shoulder to shoulder where the front of the jackets are exposed. Read more →

Helpful Tips When Shipping Baby Clothes

Nov. 15 Clothing no comments

Babies grow up so darn quick that we sometimes end up with a closet full of infant wear, some of which were barely worn or never been worn at all! Some enterprising moms resell used kiddie clothes on websites like eBay to make a few bucks and buy new wardrobe for the baby. Not a bad idea!

Whether shipping brand new or used baby clothes, proper packing must be observed so that the items will arrive intact and in presentable condition. Furthermore, knowing how to properly pack baby clothes for shipping will also help you cut costs. Here are some tips when packing and shipping baby clothes.

An Online Retailer’s Guide to Shipping Garments

Oct. 22 Clothing no comments

The key to a successful online clothing business are good quality merchandise and above par before-and-after sales service. If you want your customers to come back and shop for more or refer your business to their friends and families, you must not only offer great items but also provide excellent service which should include safe and on-time delivery.

To help you make sure that your customers receive their orders in perfect condition, here are some tips on packaging and shipping garments to make sure they get to their destination without delay and free from any damage.

How To Properly Pack Dress Shirts for Shipping

Oct. 18 Clothing no comments

Whether sending dress shirts as gifts to loved ones or as sold items to customers, they should be properly folded and packed so that they will arrive in excellent and presentable condition. Being made of soft fabric does not mean that these pieces of clothing deserve less attention when you pack them for shipping.

Properly folding dress shirts will prevent wrinkles and give you more space in the box which is important if shipping several pieces in one package. Here are some helpful tips on how to fold and pack dress shirts so they will not arrive in a wrinkled heap.

Practical ways on how to ship fabrics without wrinkles

Jun. 01 Clothing no comments

Folding delicate fabrics such as satins and silks can leave unsightly wrinkles. Thus, it is best to ship these kind of fabrics in rolls. Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship fabrics.

Go to your local fabric store and ask if they have empty cardboard fabric tubes. Bolts of fabric sold in stores are rolled in these tubes. When the fabric sold out, the tubes are usually discarded so you can ask if you can have them or pay for a minimal fee. Alternatively, get a length of PVC pipe at your local hardware store.