How to pack a parcel of clothes for shipping? Proven solutions

The trend of buying second-hand clothes continues to grow. It is a positive phenomenon for the environment and for people looking for original clothing. It is also an opportunity to find price gems in very good condition. How do I pack a parcel so that it arrives safely at the addressee? Whether you are packing clothes for return, giving to the needy or selling, we have an easy way to do it.

What to pack clothes in for shipping?

The first thing to consider is what to pack the clothes in for shipping. A good idea is folios, cartons and second-circulation envelopes . It is a good idea to keep the boxes after online shopping, as reusing them is economical and ecological. You then do not have to buy new packaging and you do not generate further waste. This option will only work if the packaging is not damaged.

You can use foil packs to ship your clothes. You can buy them in the InPost shop - Out Of The Box. However, if you already have them at home, we encourage you to use them first. Courier foils made of sturdy material will protect your clothes well from damage and are enough to transport them safely from place to place. In addition, they will protect the clothes from moisture.

Sturdy paper envelopes also work well as packaging for sending clothes. This is the ideal way to send a T-shirt, sweatshirt or trousers. To make things even better protected, you can put them in a plastic bag and then into the envelope.

How to pack a parcel of clothes?

The clothes are made of soft materials, so damage to them during transport is unlikely. Nevertheless, it is worth sticking to a few rules when preparing your parcel, as proper packaging of the goods is the responsibility of the sender .

Garment folding and packaging

Fold the clothes into cubes so they don't get crumpled. It is most convenient to stack one garment on top of another, using the whole cardboard box or envelope. The optimum package should not be too tall. If the volume of the box is slightly larger, it is advisable to opt for paper or sprinkler filling .

If you want to better protect the garment, put it in a bag first. You need to wrap it so that it surrounds the whole garment thoroughly, while leaving some space around it to cut the parcel open safely when you receive it. Finally, seal all edges with tape.

Remember that the bag will only work as an additional element of protection for the contents of the parcel. The outside of the bag must anyway be a foil pack, envelope or cardboard box, i.e. the packaging intended for shipping.

Pack size

It is important to match the size of the packaging to its contents . A box that is too big in relation to the clothes being sent will result in the parcel having to be placed in the larger box of the Parcel Machine, taking up unnecessary space for bulky packages.

However, this rule is not universal. How do you even pack a jacket for shipping? A good idea would be to place it in a cardboard box, e.g. for electronic equipment. Such a shipment needs to be carefully taped, as the compressed material will push against the walls of the cardboard box. The jacket does not need any padding if it fits the size of the cardboard box.

Sealing a package of clothes

The box then needs to be carefully sealed so that the contents do not fall out during transport. Wide tape works best for this. We encourage you to opt for the eco-friendly paper version of the . Sometimes, however, cartons, foil packs or envelopes have an adhesive element. If this is the case, it is not worth wasting material and securing the parcel with an extra layer of adhesive tape.

How to send clothes? The best with InPost!

With our services you will send a variety of clothes. What's more, it won't cost you much. The cheapest option is to use the Mini parcel, dedicated to shipping small items . It is available on the InPost Mobile app. During the shipment process, all you have to do is select the smallest size, specify the shipment method, enter all the required data and make the payment. You do not need to print a label and you can send your parcel via any Parcel Machine. For larger parcels, simply select the appropriate size. The parcel machine will even accommodate a large parcel of clothes!

How to send clothes by letter?

A small parcel of clothing can be successfully packed into an envelope. Suitably thick packaging resembles a letter. Thanks to sending in InPost Mobile, you do not need to print a shipping label. All you have to do is enter the relevant information in the app and place the parcel in the box in the machine.

Ideally, packing clothes for shipping should be done in the most environmentally friendly way possible. So you can send a clothing parcel using the InPost Mobile app . Then you don't need to print a label. Just go through the sending process on your smartphone and place the box in the box box of the Parcel Machine.