Packing and shipping
Packing is part of the specification. We do not wait until packing day to ask how you want the carton to look.
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What we confirm before bulk
Before bulk, approve: folding method, polybag type, size stickers, inner packing, carton size where relevant, size ratio, carton marks and any extra documents you need in the carton.
| Item | What to tell us |
|---|---|
| Folding method | How each pair is folded, and whether any hangtag must face out |
| Polybag type | Size, printed or plain, and any warning text your market requires |
| Size stickers | Position on the polybag and the format |
| Inner packing | Whether pairs are bundled, and how many per inner pack |
| Carton size | Your required dimensions, where relevant |
| Size ratio | The assortment per carton, taken from your purchase order |
| Carton marks | An approved draft of every field |
| Extra documents | Packing list or any other document you need inside the carton |
Folding and protecting each pair
- Zips are closed before folding.
- Buttons and rivets are protected where you specify it, so they do not mark the fabric.
- Moisture-protection paper is added when you request it.
- Distressed styles, if ordered, are folded so that rips are not stretched further in transit.
- Jeans are not bagged while damp, and pressing must not leave shine marks on the denim. Both are also checked at the packing checkpoint on the Quality page.
Polybags and size stickers
Polybag size, printing and sticker position follow your approved packing sheet. The size on the polybag must match the care label and hangtag on the jean inside.
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Size ratios and carton specifications
Size ratios follow the purchase order. We do not substitute a domestic default assortment. If a carton is packed 28–36 in a special mix, that mix is printed on the carton mark and on the packing list.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Size ratio | Follows the purchase order for each style and colour |
| Mixed-size cartons | The mix is printed on the carton mark and on the packing list |
| Carton dimensions | Follow your requirement where you specify one |
Carton mark fields
| Carton mark field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Buyer / consignee reference | Your warehouse recognises your reference, not a factory nickname. |
| Style number and colour | Must match the order. |
| Size breakdown and quantity | Used for counting and receiving. |
| Carton number and total cartons | For example 3/20. |
| Order or PO number | For reconciliation and traceability. |
| Destination | Port or the location you specify. |
| Origin | Declared truthfully. |
| Gross / net weight if required | Follows your documents. |
Carton marks follow an approved draft. A single wrong character can lose a carton in a warehouse.
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Checks before shipment
Before cartons are closed we check: loose threads trimmed, garments dry, size ratio, carton marks, the packing list, and metal detection when it is specified for the order.
The full packing checkpoint table is on the Quality page: Packing checkpoint
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Ex-factory, shipment or arrival
Please choose which date you mean. They are different dates.
| Term | Meaning | Who controls it |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory | The goods leave our factory | The factory, once materials and written approvals are in place |
| Shipment | The goods are loaded for transport under the agreed arrangement | Shared with the logistics arrangement agreed for the order |
| Arrival | The goods reach the destination | Also depends on sailing schedules, customs clearance and the logistics you appoint |
Duty and import rules follow the destination country’s official requirements. We declare origin truthfully.
Packing is part of the written specification, and ex-factory, shipment and arrival are stated separately.