What problems are likely to occur during the transportation and storage of tablecloths

Common problems with tablecloths during transportation
Wrinkles and indentations
Table cloths are flexible fabrics. If they are stacked for a long time or transported in a compressed state, they are very likely to form deep wrinkles and indentations, which will affect the appearance, especially for high-end banquets or display tablecloths. Some coated tablecloths may also have cracks after bending, reducing their service life.
Staining and pollution
If unprotected cartons or woven bags are used during transportation, or if logistics tools are not cleaned properly, tablecloths are easily contaminated by dust, oil, and water stains, resulting in spots on the surface that are difficult to clean. In particular, light-colored or pure white tablecloths are sensitive to stains, and once stained, they are difficult to restore to their original state.
Moisture causes mildew
The humidity of the environment is unstable during transportation, especially in sea transportation and long-distance truck transportation in the south. If the packaging is not tight or moisture-proof measures are not taken, the tablecloths are very likely to be damp and moldy. Mildew spots not only affect the appearance, but in severe cases, they even damage the fiber structure, produce odors, and cannot be repaired.
Damage caused by transportation collision
Poor packaging or falling or collision during loading may cause the tablecloth to be damaged, torn, or accessories (such as zippers, tags, and straps) to be damaged. It is particularly sensitive to tablecloths with embroidery, lace, hot stamping, etc., and the slightest wear will affect the sales value.
Label detachment or information confusion
In batch shipments, if the packaging label is not firmly glued or the information is not standardized, it is easy to cause model confusion, color mixing, and customer receipt errors, which seriously affects delivery efficiency and brand image.

Common problems of tablecloths in the storage process
Deformation caused by long-term stacking
When warehouse space is limited, tablecloths are often stacked and stored in cartons and compression bags. If they are not turned over regularly or layered stacking is not adopted, it is easy to cause permanent creases or structural deformation of the fabric, affecting the final laying flatness.
Improper storage humidity control
The storage environment is not equipped with constant temperature and humidity equipment, especially in the rainy season or underground warehouses. The humid air causes the natural fibers (such as cotton and linen) with strong hygroscopicity of the tablecloth to regain moisture and mold, darken the color, become hard, and even ferment and rot.
Insect bites and bites
Warehouse insect prevention is not in place, especially cotton and linen tablecloths that have been stored for a long time may be bitten by moths and rodents, causing holes, broken yarns, damaged corners and other problems, resulting in the scrapping of the entire batch.
Fading due to ultraviolet radiation
Some warehouses are not equipped with light-shielding treatment. If there is long-term sunlight or strong light exposure, the dyed tablecloths may fade due to light, become lighter in part or produce color differences, affecting the consistency of appearance.
Odor absorption and odor residue
Tablecloths are stored in a space with poor ventilation and odors such as paint, plastic, and chemicals, and the fibers are easy to absorb odors. High-end customers are particularly sensitive to odors, and once there is an odor, it will be regarded as a quality problem and returned.

Professional prevention and control suggestions
Use multi-layer packaging solutions that are pressure-proof, dust-proof, and moisture-proof, such as an inner bag + sealed bag + five-layer corrugated box combination.
Before transportation, add warning signs such as "moisture-proof", "do not press", and "upward" to the packaging box to reduce damage during transportation.
Add desiccant and vacuum compression bags to export products by sea to prevent moisture from returning to the container.
The warehouse should be kept ventilated and dry. It is recommended to control the humidity between 40%-60%, and regularly monitor temperature and humidity changes.
Regularly count and turn over inventory products to avoid long-term accumulation of indentations.
Use storage protection tools such as insect-proof boards, mousetraps, and sealed dust-proof cloths to reduce the risk of biological damage.
Set up special cleaning areas and inspection areas to conduct random inspections and dust removal on outbound products.
For high-end embroidered tablecloths and customized products, use hanging storage or separate compartment protection to improve preservation quality.