D2C
Self-adhesive polybags, printed mailers, and unbleached kraft tissue for folded apparel.
Protection, identification, and presentation
Apparel Packaging Sourcing
Packaging is the boundary between finished production and delivery. Correct film thickness, paper weight, ventilation, print, and carton strength protect the garment and the retail experience.
Fenalt manages polybags, hangtags, tissue, mailers, dust bags, and export cartons alongside the garment line, including artwork proofs, barcode checks, and compliance details.
Direct answer
Package for the product and the route
E-commerce, retail store delivery, tailored outerwear, and bulk export each require a different balance of visibility, protection, automation, sustainability, and stacking strength.
Fenalt translates folded dimensions, garment weight, label and barcode needs, destination rules, humidity exposure, and carton pack ratios into a coordinated packaging brief.
Applications
Packaging formats by delivery context
Retail
High-clarity bags with hanger cutouts, hangtags, size tabs, and barcode price stickers.
Tailored
Ventilated heavy bags, dust bags, rigid board boxes, and hanger integration.
Export
5-ply double-wall cartons with ECT planning for sea-freight stacking and air logistics.
Gauge and GSM
Match material use to protection
| Format | Gauge / GSM | Character | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight polybags | 25–35 microns | Clear, flexible, soft touch | Folded knits, tees, innerwear |
| Retail polybags | 40–50 microns | Rigid and tear resistant | Hoodies, trousers, D2C |
| Protective mailers | 60–80 microns | Opaque, puncture resistant | Outerwear, multi-item export |
| Hangtags and cards | 300–450 GSM | Rigid, coated board | Brand, price, care, barcode |
| Master cartons | 5-ply / K=K double wall | B/C flute corrugated | Bulk sea and air freight |
Construction and compliance
Protect the garment without losing accuracy
Polybags
Blown-film LDPE, LLDPE, rPE, or PBAT/PLA can use side or bottom seals, resealable tape, gussets, and 6 mm ventilation holes.
Paper trims
Die-cut cards can use 3–5 mm drill holes, foil, spot UV, embossing, and matte or gloss lamination.
Cartons
RSC slot-cut corrugated board, glued or stitched seams, and B/C flute profiles support stacked export loads.
Finishing
Anti-static slip agents, anti-humidity barriers, water-based varnish, and lamination protect insertion, print, and transit.
Print and barcode
Flexographic or gravure water-based inks suit polybags; offset printing suits paper tags and boxes. Cross-hatch, rub, contrast, quiet-zone, and resolution checks protect print transfer and scanning.
Fit and adhesive
Allow 2–4 cm beyond folded dimensions, keep adhesive tack stable from −10°C to 50°C, and optimize carton volume for flat, roll, or hanger packs.
Testing and planning
Release packaging with production evidence
Film thickness
Use micrometer checks across polybag rolls against the micron target.
Barcode
Optically verify EAN, UPC, Code 128, and QR scannability to ANSI Grade A or B.
Weld strength
Pull-test bottom seams and side seals for load integrity.
Inspection
Apply ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II with an AQL 2.5 threshold to packaging trims.
Questions and answers
Apparel packaging FAQs
What packaging formats can Fenalt source?
The managed packaging workflow covers garment polybags, reusable or resealable bags, tissue wrap, hangtags, branded mailers, dust bags, and 5-ply export cartons.
What safety details apply to polybags?
The source calls for multi-language suffocation warnings on openings 5 inches or larger and 6 mm ventilation holes to release trapped air and reduce moisture buildup.
Can packaging use recycled or compostable film?
Yes. Fenalt can coordinate GRS post-consumer recycled polyethylene and PBAT/PLA compostable options, subject to the required specification and certification evidence.
How are barcodes checked?
Printed EAN, UPC, Code 128, and QR codes undergo optical verification for contrast, quiet zones, and resolution, targeting ANSI Grade A or B readability.
What are the standard timelines?
Packaging sampling takes 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier shipping. Bulk packaging runs in parallel with garment production and takes 15–20 days from PP sign-off to export dispatch.
Protect the next delivery
Turn packing into part of the production plan
Share your folded dimensions, film, paper, barcode, warning, and carton requirements for a managed packaging plan.