PackagingGuidelinesfor MatalanSuppliers

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BestPackaging 2KeyPoints
Fewestpossiblefolds
Ensuresminimumprocessingandmaximumpresentation

Choiceofcorrectsizedcartons
Reducesgarmentmovementandthenumberoffoldsrequired

Incorrect packaging techniques lead to.

excessivecreasing,costsanddelays!

BestPackaging 2KeyPoints

Garmentfolds: lessfolds=lesscreases

Cartonsizes: toobig=toomuchmovement

BaggingMethods
RatioPacks overbagperratiosalepack
e.g.Salepackratiosof12&13
CartonQty 26 36 NoofSalesPacks 2 3 SizeRatioPerOverBag 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 1

SingleGarments lineronly(nopolybags)
e.g.Solidsizecartons

LabellingMethods
Baglabels notrequired Boxendlabels continuetoorderM700Flexipack labelsfromBraiform

Donotordernewlabelsif youhaveorderedpack labelsforPOsamended fromHangingtoBoxed. Usetheoldlabels!Apply themtotheoutercarton, e.g.2for2packsof13 BoxendlabelM700

HangersinCartons
IfPurchaseOrderstateshangers,ALWAYS attachhangerplaquesandeither

Topandtail garmentsin carton if garmentsare alreadyhung or

layhangers ontopof cardboard divider if garmentsare nothung

AdvisedPackingMethods PerProductType

Glossary
Packingcreases Linecarton Singles Ratiopack Individualbag Overbag Topandtail Rise Presentation Addoncosts Ridgesinfabriccausedbypacking Linecartonwithpoly Singleitemspackedsolidsize/colour Multisizepacksof416items Singleitembag Ratiopackbag Alternateitemsleft/rightorup/down Centreseamthroughcrotch/seat(trousers) Visualappealofgarmentinstore Costsforrectifyingproblems(i.e.creasing)

No. 1

GarmentType

FoldMethod

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery12 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 60

KidsMax Qty 100

Blouse/TopNoCollar/ Bodylaidflat,sleeves TShirt foldedacrossthebody

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 2

GarmentType TopWithCollars/Shirt

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 24

KidsMax Qty 48

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 3

GarmentType Knitwear/Jumper

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 50

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 4

GarmentType SkirtShort&Mid Length

FoldMethod Nofold,laidflat

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 60

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 5

GarmentType DressShort&Mid Length

FoldMethod Nofold,laidflat

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 60

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 6

GarmentType FormalTrouserLadies

FoldMethod Frontfacing,laidflat

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 72

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 7

GarmentType FormalTrouserMen's

FoldMethod Sidefacing,laidflat

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 72

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 8

GarmentType CasualTrouser

FoldMethod Foldinhalfatwaistand throughtherise

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 60

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No.

GarmentType

FoldMethod Foldsleevesacross body,foldbodyinhalf. Foldbottomsthrough therisefoldandinhalf

SinglesFillMethod

RatiosFillMethod

Adults MaxQty

KidsMax Qty

PyjamaAdults

Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

24

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 10

GarmentType PyjamaKids

FoldMethod Make2piecesetwith hanger,foldsleeves behindbody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery10 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty

KidsMax Qty 50

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 11

GarmentType 3PieceSetKids

FoldMethod Make3piecesetwith hanger,foldsleeves behindbody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery10 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty

KidsMax Qty 40

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 12

GarmentType SkirtLongLength

FoldMethod Foldsidesverticallyto theback

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 13

GarmentType DressLongLength

FoldMethod Foldsidesverticallyto theback,foldinhalf belowthewaist

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery6 garments.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No.

GarmentType

FoldMethod Foldsidesverticallyto theback,sleevesto backofthebody,foldin halfbelowthewaist,

SinglesFillMethod

RatiosFillMethod

Adults MaxQty

KidsMax Qty

14

DressingGown/ Nightwear

Topandtailevery garment.Nobags.

Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

18

Fold Fold Fold Singles Ratios

No. 15

GarmentType CasualJacket

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery garment.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 36

KidsMax Qty 50

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 16

GarmentType FormalJacket

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery garment.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 18

KidsMax Qty 30

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 17

GarmentType Coat

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery garment.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 18

KidsMax Qty 30

Fold

Singles

Ratios

No. 18

GarmentType PaddedJacket/Coat

FoldMethod Bodylaidflat,sleeves foldedacrossthebody

SinglesFillMethod Topandtailevery garment.Nobags.

RatiosFillMethod Topandtaileachpack. Noindividualbags.

Adults MaxQty 12

KidsMax Qty 20

Fold

Singles

Ratios

UnsuitableProduct forShippingFlatPack
100%silkgarments 100%woolsuits

4SimplePackagingRules
Fewestpossiblefolds tominimisecreasing Noindividualbags tominimisewasteandcost Usecorrectsizedcartons tominimisefoldsandmovement Verticalcreases(onseamswherepossible)arebetterthanhorizontalcreases iffoldingcantbeavoided

Thankyou foryour attention!