Polybagged garments are individually packed in clear polyethylene bags - protecting them from dust, moisture, and handling damage during shipping and storage.
Why Polybag
- Protection - shields garments from dust, moisture, and handling during shipping and warehousing
- Keeps sets together - size runs and multi-packs stay organized in one bag
- Clean presentation - garments arrive at the store crisp and ready to unfold
Polybag Requirements
Many markets legally require suffocation warning labels printed on polybags, and some require vent holes. Bag thickness, size, and sealing method may be specified by the retailer's packaging standards - check requirements for every destination country.
Sustainability Note
Single-use plastic is under pressure. Recycled-content and recyclable polybags are widely available, and some brands are switching to paper or compostable alternatives - though cost and protection trade-offs remain.
FAQs
- Are polybags required?
- Most retailers require them for folded goods. Hanging garments may ship in garment bags instead.
- What warning labels are needed?
- Suffocation warnings are legally required in many markets - check your destination country's rules.
- Can I use biodegradable polybags?
- Yes - many suppliers offer them, though cost is higher.
Glossary: see the full fashion glossary for more apparel industry terms.