Hello friends, welcome back to my site, 'The Press Voice'. Today, we will learn about 'Garment Packing Technology,' in which we will discuss its various types, the materials used, and 'bulk packaging' methods.
As I have already told you in detail about Garment Technology from fabric cutting to final shipment as well as Pressing Technology in Garments Industry in my previous article, which you can read from there.
So, without wasting time, let's get started!
Packing is the method used in the garment industry to present clothing to the buyer in a secure and well-protected condition.
In the packing process, garments are folded and packed in various specific ways, after which the individually packed pieces are loaded into cartons or containers.
Types of Individual Piece Packing
The main types of individual piece packing or garment folding methods are:
1. Hanger Pack
2. Dead Man Pack
3. Flat Pack
4. Stand-up Pack
Hanger Pack
In a Hanger Pack, the garment is pressed and packed—without being folded—inside a polybag while still on a hanger.
Dead Man Pack
This type of pack is suitable exclusively for shirts. Here, the sleeves of the garment are folded and positioned across the front or back panel resembling the posture of a "dead man" and the entire garment is then folded lengthwise down the center.
Flat Pack
In this type of folding, the garment is packed using support materials such as backboards, tissue paper, etc to meet a specific, predetermined folded size.
However, the collar area must remain free of any internal supports, such as "butterflies" or collar bands.
Stand-up Pack
This is similar to the flat back, but the collar portion must be in a standing position with the help of a support such as a butterfly, band, etc. This is suitable for garments with a collar portion.
Packing Materials
Back supports, tissue paper, pins, etc. are used for various types of packing. These are called "packing materials." They are used for various purposes and to improve the quality of packing.
The following paragraphs describe the different types of packing materials and their uses.
Poly Bags
Poly bags are an important packing material used in all types of packaging. They are bags made from polyethylene products that are used to protect garments from dirt, water, dust, and other external matter.
The size of a poly bag is determined by the type of packing and folding size.
Back Support Board
This is an important packing material used in stand-up and flat packs to achieve the correct folding size.
It is made of thick cardboard and has dimensions according to the folding size. It should be applied to the back of the garment and is used to make it easier for pressers to achieve the correct folding size required.
The back support also provides strength and compactness to the packed garments.
Inner Collar Band
It is used on the inner collar parts of garments such as shirts. It is made of cardboard and is used between the collar and the collar band.
PVC Collar Outer Band
This is specifically used in stand-up packs for shirts. This is a very important packing material. It is made of polyvinyl chloride and is used in the collar area. It is used to support the collar band on the outer area.
Butterfly
This is also used in stand-up packs for shirts. It is made of PVC and is used in the neck area in the collar pick area below the collar point. It is used to give the collar points a raised and beautiful appearance.
Plastic Clips
This is made of thick plastic. It is used to hold the folded edges and join the sleeves in the middle. It is used in all types of packaging to hold and join edges to secure the folds of the packaging.
Pins
Pins are used to hold the edges of a fold and also to join two parts. They are used like clips to secure the folding of the packaging in all types of packaging. They are made of metal.
Hand Tags
Tags are applied to the packaging after the garment has been pressed and packed. Tags contain printed details such as price, fabric, brand name, etc and are then attached to the pieces.
Depending on the details printed on them, tags are classified as fabric tags, price tags, brand tags, bar code tags, etc.
Tissue Paper
Tissue paper is a thin, white paper that is typically applied to the inside of steam-pressed cotton garments.
Tissue paper absorbs excess moisture from cotton garments and protects them from fungal growth. It is also used to give some strength and flexibility to synthetic fabrics.
Stickers
Stickers made of polyethylene are affixed to the exterior of polybags to display printed information, such as the garment's size and usage instructions.
There are two primary types of stickers: 1. Size Stickers—which indicate the garment's size; and 2. Warning Stickers—which contain information regarding the safety and care of the garment.
Cartons
Carton boxes are utilized to pack individually packaged and pressed garments. These boxes are constructed using varying numbers of layers.
The strength of a carton is determined by the number of paper layers used in its construction. Cartons of various thicknesses are available in the market; these are categorized by their "ply count"—such as 3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply, etc.
By adjusting the number of layers (or plies), the overall strength of the box can be increased or decreased. Details such as the net weight, gross weight, carton dimensions, destination port, etc., are printed directly onto the carton box.
Cello Tape
It is used in the final stage of the packing process to seal carton boxes. It is made from polyethylene material and is available in rolls of various widths.
Method of Bulk Packing
There are two methods of bulk packing. They are:
1. Carton Packing
2. Container Packing
Carton Packing
This is the most common method of packing. Carton boxes of various thicknesses ranging from 3-ply and 5-ply up to 9-ply are used for shipments in this method. Folded garments, which are typically enclosed in poly bags, are packed into carton boxes for protection.
For added protection, gunny bags and poly sheets are sometimes used both inside and outside the carton boxes.
The carton boxes are sealed using cello tape and nylon tape. The size of the carton boxes, as well as the number of pieces per box, is determined according to the buyer's requirements. Some buyers request inner carton boxes—smaller in size—to provide an extra layer of protection.
Container Packing
This is a straightforward method of packing. Here, large steel containers are utilized to pack the garments.
With this method, there is no need to use carton boxes or other ancillary packing materials. Specialized containers designed specifically for packing garments are also available.
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