Apparel Packaging Bags

How should apparel bag sizes be chosen?

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I would start from folded product dimensions rather than copying a generic supplier catalog. A useful size program might include: small for T-shirts, tanks, and accessories; medium for sweaters and midweight apparel; large for jackets, hoodies, and bulky garments.

I would start from folded product dimensions rather than copying a generic supplier catalog.

A useful size program might include:

  • small for T-shirts, tanks, and accessories;
  • medium for sweaters and midweight apparel;
  • large for jackets, hoodies, and bulky garments.

But the final dimensions should account for:

  • folding standard;
  • garment thickness;
  • closure area;
  • air removal;
  • barcode placement;
  • carton dimensions;
  • packing speed;
  • return use.

Oversized bags waste material and shipping volume. Undersized bags create tension at the closure and make packing slower.

A short warehouse trial with actual garments is more useful than choosing dimensions from a spreadsheet alone.

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