Garment, Textile and Yarn

Because textile and its packaging have been given paper to absorb humidity, garment exporters have relatively fewer problems compared to other products. However, the capability of paper to absorb humidity is very limited because the paper itself contains moisture. Shirts after being sewn are usually ironed and dried before being shipped. During the drying process those clothes, however, may not be completely dry enough. As a result of this, inside the container where the air is very humid, fungi will grow and give black spots to the clothes. Normally the importer cannot resale these clothes.

YARN
In damp weather (rain, snow), the cargo must be protected from moisture, since yarns are strongly hygroscopic and readily absorb moisture. No hooks of any kind should be used, since they may very easily cause damage.



Yarns are strongly hygroscopic (hygroscopicity), i.e. moisture (seawater, rain, condensation water) may cause mustiness, mildew stains and mold growth. Cargo handlers must not contaminate the goods (drinking water, urine).Paper yarns rapidly lose strength when stored under damp conditions and are very prone to mold.