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Infobox on Clothing/ready-made garments
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Facts
Origin	Ready-made garments are today transported worldwide from and to all continents.
Stowage factor (in m³/t)	2.30 - 9.47 m³/t (cartons) 1.08 - 6.06 m³/t (boxes)
Humidity / moisture	Relative humidity: 45 - 70% Water content: 8 - 12% (woolen fabric) 7.85 - 8.50% (cotton fabric) Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 70%
Ventilation	Recommended ventilation conditions: air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing), if the dew point of the external air is lower than the dew point of the hold air.
Risk factors	The goods are liable to catch fire due to the structure of the processed natural and manmade fibers and the surface treatment or finishing which they have undergone. Smoking must therefore be strictly prohibited during loading/unloading of the holds/containers. CO₂ should preferably be used to extinguish fires.

Clothing/ready-made garments

Description

Ready-made garments comprise outer- and underclothing, made from different fabrics and yarns. Outer clothing is often transported as 'Hanging Garments', inserted into tight-fitting individual dust covers which are sealed at the bottom. Other clothing are generally transported in cartons.

Shipment / Storage

As they provide adequate protection against creasing, dust and dirt, garment containers are best suited to transporting items of clothing. Garment containers are equipped with bars for hanging up items of clothing on coat-hangers. The bars are generally secured in perforated rails in the walls. The coat-hangers are provided with special clips. A curtain is located between the door and the inside; the wooden floor is impregnated and lined with floor covering.

Providing that limits for water content of goods, packing and flooring are complied with, 'standard containers' are (also) considered suitable for transport of ready-made-garments.

As garments are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture, they are to be protected from (extraneous) moisture; natural fibers are hygroscopic, synthetic fibers are only slightly so. High humidity levels (40-70% considered optimal), seawater, rain and condensation water may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth and increase levels of insect infestation. The corrosion of metal strapping could cause rust stains.

The stowage space must be dry, leakproof, clean, free of obnoxious smells and be carried away from heat sources.

Excessive and pro-longed exposure to light can degrade natural and manmade fibers.

Ready-made garments resp. clothing are best stored at 20°C ± 5°C. Temperature variations within the range of 10 - 30°C do not adversely affect quality.

Subjecting the goods to much higher temperatures can degrade the physical characteristics (i.e. strength, elongation, shrinkage, crease tendency, electrical conductivity and brittleness) of the fibers, such apart from the risk of pests and microorganisms.
Very low temperatures can cause loss of strength.

Risk factors

Self-heating/Spontaneous combustion
Odor
Contamination
Mechanical influences
Toxicity/Hazards to health
Shrinkage / Shortage/Theft
Insect infestation / Diseases

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 ==Description==
-Ready-made garments are mass-produced finished textile products of the clothing industry. They are made from many different fabrics and yarns. Their characteristics depend on the fibers used in their manufacture. Ready-made garments are divided into the following types:
+Ready-made garments comprise outer- and underclothing, made from different fabrics and yarns. Outer clothing is often transported as '[[Hanging Garments]]', inserted into tight-fitting individual dust covers which are sealed at the bottom. Other clothing are generally transported in cartons.<br><br>
+==Shipment / Storage==
-Outer clothing: workwear and uniform, leisure wear, sportswear (e.g. suits, pants, dresses, ladies' suits, blouses, blazers, jackets, cardigans, pullovers, coats, sports jackets, skirts, shirts (short- or long-sleeved), ties,  jeans, shorts, T-shirts, polo shirts, sports shirts, tracksuits, bathing shorts, bathing suits, bikinis etc.)
+As they provide adequate protection against creasing, dust and dirt, garment containers are best suited to transporting items of clothing. Garment containers are equipped with bars for hanging up items of clothing on coat-hangers. The bars are generally secured in perforated rails in the walls. The coat-hangers are provided with special clips. A curtain is located between the door  and the inside; the wooden floor is impregnated and lined with floor covering.<br><br>
-Underclothing (underwear): jersey goods, lingerie (e.g. underpants, undershirts, briefs, socks, stockings, pantyhose etc.)
+Providing that limits for water content of goods, packing and flooring are complied with, 'standard containers' are (also) considered suitable for transport of ready-made-garments.<br><br>
+As garments are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture, they are to be protected from (extraneous) moisture; natural fibers are hygroscopic, synthetic fibers are only slightly so. High humidity levels (40-70% considered optimal), seawater, rain and condensation water may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth and increase levels of insect infestation. The corrosion of metal strapping could cause rust stains.<br><br>
-Most jersey underwear consists of knitwear made from cotton or synthetic filament warp-knit goods (Dederon, nylon). Knitwear is divided into fully fashioned and cut goods:
+The stowage space must be dry, leakproof, clean, free of obnoxious smells and be carried away from heat sources.<br><br>
+Excessive and pro-longed exposure to light can degrade natural and manmade fibers.<br><br>
-Fully fashioned jersey goods are produced in finished form and size with securely finished edges; they are a high-quality product, as the loops cannot run at the edges.
+Ready-made garments resp. clothing are best stored at 20°C ± 5°C. Temperature variations within the range of 10 - 30°C do not adversely affect quality.<br><br>
-Cut jersey goods are cut from tubular knit piece goods and sewn together; they are a lower value product, as the loops can run at the edges and the fit of the garment is not as good as in the case of fully fashioned jersey goods as the knitted fabric may twist out of shape.
+Subjecting the goods to much higher temperatures can degrade the physical characteristics (i.e. strength, elongation, shrinkage, crease tendency, electrical conductivity and brittleness) of the fibers, such apart from the risk of pests and microorganisms.<br>
+Very low temperatures can cause loss of strength.<br><br>
-==Shipment/storage==
-Extended exposure to light puts natural and manmade fibers at risk due to photomechanical degradation processes; natural silk, polyamide fibers, [[jute]] and ramie are particularly sensitive.
-When transported by truck, outer clothing is often carried as [[hanging garments]] , while other clothing items are generally transported in folding cartons and primarily containerized. Hanging garments must be inserted into tight-fitting individual dust covers, sealed at the bottom. When outer clothing is shipped in folding cartons, it is essential, in particular for higher quality goods, for the folding cartons to be lined with tissue paper or the like, the individual items to be secured and interlayers used. The cartons often consist of wet strength corrugated board.
-Standard containers are suitable for transporting ready-made garments, subject to compliance with limits for water content of goods, packaging and flooring.
-Garment containers are best suited to transporting items of clothing, as they provide maximum protection against creasing, dust and dirt. Garment containers have bars for hanging up items of clothing on coat-hangers. The bars are generally anchored in perforated rails in the walls. The coat-hangers are secured by special clips. A horizontally operable curtain is located between the door  and the inside. The wooden floor is impregnated and lined with floor covering (carpet).
-In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since garments are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture.
-The holds/containers must be dry and clean. The stowage space must be away from heat sources. In particular, holds must be free of oily patches.
-The cargo must be stowed in such a way that the boxes or cartons do not slip and become damaged during transport.
-Where garments are shipped hanging, the shipping container (e.g. ISO container,  box body/swap body) must be carefully inspected for cleanness, leakproofness and the ability to secure individual coat-hangers firmly. The coat-hangers must be secured on the bars with retaining clips.
-For long-distance road transport, trucks with air suspension should generally be used.
-<b>Temperature</b><br>
-Ready-made garments require particular temperature, humidity/moisture and possibly [[ventilation]] conditions.
-Favorable travel temperature range: 10 - 30°C
-Optimum travel temperature: 20°C
-Ready-made garments are best stored at 20°C ± 5°C. Transient temperature variations within the range of 10 - 30°C do not impair quality.
-Excessively high temperatures result from solar radiation, for example, or from stowage too close to heat sources (heated tanks etc.) and not only [[lead]] to an increase in the risk from pests and microorganisms but also have a significant impact on the physical characteristics of the fibers, which may no longer comply with tolerance limits with regard to strength, elongation, shrinkage, crease tendency, electrical conductivity and brittleness. Synthetic materials may even develop permanent creases.
-Excessively low temperatures result in loss of strength.
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-| Relative Humidity
-| 45 - 70%
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-| Water content
-| 8 - 12% (woolen fabric)<br>7.85-8.50% (cotton fabric)
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-| Maximum equilibrium moisture content
-| 70%
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-Ready-made garments made from natural fibers are hygroscopic (hygroscopicity), while those made from synthetic fibers are only slightly so.
-A relative humidity of 45 - 70% is deemed optimal. Specified humidity levels can be maintained in airtight packaging by using desiccants. Excessively high humidity levels and seawater, rain and condensation water may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth and increase levels of insect infestation. Rust stains may arise as a result of the corrosion of metal strapping. Natural fibers converted into woven fabrics have a high swelling [[index]], caused by their histological microstructure. Thus, for instance, modified cotton may absorb up to 25% of its own weight of water without feeling damp. This has a significant effect on the physical characteristics of the fibers, such as strength, elongation, creasing tendency and electrical conductivity.
-If contact with chloride solutions, e.g. seawater, is suspected, a seawater test using the silver nitrate method must be performed.
-<b>Ventilation</b><br>
-Ready-made garments require particular temperature, humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions.
-Recommended ventilation conditions: air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing), if the dew point of the external air is lower than the dew point of the hold air.
-<b>Biotic activity</b><br>
-This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product.
-<b>Gases</b><br>
-This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product.
 ==Risk factors==
-<b>Self-heating/Spontaneous combustion</b><br>
+* Self-heating/Spontaneous combustion<br>
-The goods are liable to catch fire due to the structure of the processed natural and manmade fibers and the surface treatment or finishing which they have undergone. Smoking must therefore be strictly prohibited during loading/unloading of the holds/containers. CO2 should preferably be used to extinguish fires.
+* Odor<br>
+* Contamination<br>
-<b>Odor</b><br>
+* Mechanical influences<br>
-<i>Active behavior:</i> Ready-made garments may release a slightly unpleasant odor. Since they are generally treated with impregnating and finishing agents, they should as a precaution not be stowed together with odor-sensitive goods. Odor tainting may also be caused by insecticides (risk of moth infestation).
+* Toxicity/Hazards to health<br>
-In the case of workwear, an unpleasant odor may be caused by certain finishing substances used to improve wearability or to provide resistance to rotting, mold and pests.<br>
+* Shrinkage / Shortage/Theft<br>
-<i>Passive behavior:</i> Ready-made garments are highly sensitive to foreign odors. The modified fabric surface and high pore volume allow unpleasant odors to be very readily absorbed, which may indirectly result in depreciation.
+* Insect infestation / Diseases<br>
-<b>Contamination</b><br>
-<i>Active behavior:</i> Ready-made garments are a very clean cargo.<br>
-<i>Passive behavior:</i> Dust, colorants, [[ores]], dirt, rust or leakages of accompanying cargo ([[acids]], [[molasses]], glue, [[fats]]/oils, lubricants etc.) may contaminate the cartons or the goods themselves and [[lead]] to a reduction in utility value.
-Garment containers and special truck bodies must be leakproof and possibly lined with carpet, to stop dust, dirt and other foreign bodies from penetrating or being swirled up, as, despite the protective covers on the garments, even the smallest foreign bodies may trigger pilling of the surface of the fabric.
-<b>Mechanical influences</b><br>
-Garments are sensitive to mechanical stresses. Excessively thin plastic covers may tear if stowed too tightly and form chafing points, which cause undesirable pilling or snagging of the surface of the fabric. This impairs the appearance of the surface (depreciation). The coat-hangers must therefore be properly secured (clips) and the items of clothing adequately wrapped to protect them from rubbing together/chafing.
-<b>Toxicity/Hazards to health</b><br>
-This risk factor has no significant influence on the transport of this product.
-<b>Shrinkage/Shortage/Theft</b><br>
-Ready-made garments are very valuable and are therefore at acute risk of theft. Containers should be stowed such that the doors of adjacent containers face towards each other. The use of special seals is recommended.
-<b>Insect infestation/Diseases</b><br>
-The goods themselves are seldom subject to insect infestation. However, when damp they very rapidly succumb to attack by mold and rot-causing bacteria, especially in conjunction with any finishes which may have been applied. Mildew stains of a gray-green or brown-black color develop and produce a musty odor. The risk of insect infestation is lower for clothing made from polyester fibers than for clothing made from natural fibers.
-The holds/containers must be pest-free, since many insects which are normally typical pests of foodstuffs and animal feed may also damage textiles, especially if they seek out these materials for metamorphosis. In their search for breeding grounds or pupation sites, they penetrate boxes and cartons and even bite through metal foils and plastic films and may thereby cause considerable destruction. For instance, a consignment of pullovers from East Asia displayed eating damage caused by red-legged ham beetles (Necrobia rufipes), which had hatched out of a consignment of copra transported in the same hold and multiplied considerably in number. In their search for new breeding grounds, the beetles had got into wooden boxes and thence through metal foils, cartons and finally through plastic bags into the woolen goods. As this environment did not appeal to them, they tried to chew their way back out and, in so doing, caused considerable destruction to the pullovers. Larvae from the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) also migrated during transport from an accompanying cargo of [[flour]] and rolled oats into a consignment of pullovers, for pupation.
-Therefore, do not stow in a hold/container together with foodstuffs and animal feed or hides/furs.
-<i>Note:(Source including Transport Information Service of the GDV)</i>
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