Packing That Makes Handout Simple
When you are dealing with a school order, club kit or event wear, the real work often starts after printing. Bulk packing means we sort every garment into the way you need to issue it, whether that is by size, surname list, team, year group or department. The aim is simple: items arrive ready to hand out, with less sorting at the venue and fewer mistakes under pressure.
We pack from our industrial area base in Jeffreys Bay for clients across Kouga, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Kareedouw and Gqeberha. Coastal humidity can make packed garments feel damp if they are sealed too soon, so we allow for proper cooling and checking before final bagging. That small step matters, especially on heavier prints or garments that have just come off the press.
- Sorted by size, colour, team or department
- Individual bagging or grouped cartons for distribution
- Clear count labels for easy issue on arrival
- Options for mixed orders, repeat events and replacements
What Is Included In The Bulk Packing Service
Our bulk packing service starts after printing and finishing, once each item has been checked for size, print placement and obvious defects. We then pack to your preferred issue method. Some clients want each shirt on its own with a size sticker, while others prefer cartons split into classes, houses, teams or store rooms. If you have a packing list, we work from that and keep the sequence clear.
The service can include folding, stacking, count verification, size grouping and outer carton marking. Where needed, we also separate extras such as spare sizes, coach items or late additions so they do not end up in the main distribution pack.
- Folding and packing per item or per bundle
- Size separation from extra small to 5XL, subject to order mix
- Labelling for class, team, department or event zone
- Carton marks for quick sorting at the receiving point
How We Pack A Bulk Order
Our process is set up to avoid mix-ups. First, the printed garments are counted against the job sheet. Next, they are sorted by the packing rule agreed with you. After that, the pieces are folded, bagged or boxed and labelled clearly. Final checks happen before dispatch so the quantities match the approved list. If anything looks off, it gets set aside and checked again before leaving the floor.
For school and club work, we often pack in the order the items will be handed out. That helps the organiser work through the batch quickly, even if the handout happens in a hall, changeroom or sports field with no proper sorting area. We can also pack by mixed set, for example one shirt and one hoodie together, or one kit per participant.
- Receive and confirm the packing list
- Sort by size, name set or grouping rule
- Fold, bag and mark each bundle
- Verify counts, then stage for collection or delivery
Turnaround Times And Planning Around Your Deadline
Turnaround depends on the size of the run, the number of pack groups and whether the order needs special labelling. Smaller orders can often move through quickly, while large school or event jobs need more time for sorting and count checks. We build packing into the job plan early so there is enough room for printing, drying, finishing and final packout.
If your deadline is tight, tell us upfront. We can prioritise the pack sequence, advise on the cleanest grouping method and schedule the job to suit your collection day. In load-shedding periods, packing still continues but the work may move around power availability for heat-based finishing and printing stages, so planning ahead helps keep your date safe.
- Best for planned launches, school terms and tournament handouts
- Allow extra time for very large mixed-size orders
- Rush work may be possible subject to print stage capacity
- Final packing is scheduled after drying and quality checks
Pricing Approach For Bulk Packing
Bulk packing is priced according to how many items need sorting, how many groups you want, and whether the order needs individual bagging or carton-only packing. Simple size-sorted runs cost less than mixed packs with name lists and special labelling. We quote clearly before work starts, so you know where the cost sits and what is included.
For repeat clients, we keep the packing format on record. That makes future runs quicker because the same class names, team groups or department labels can be reused without starting from zero. It also helps when you run annual events, term orders or seasonal clubwear and want the next batch to mirror the last one.
- Quoted per job based on item count and packing complexity
- More grouping or labelling increases labour time
- Repeat packing formats may reduce setup time on future orders
- School, club and event orders can be costed as part of the full print job
Care, Storage And Repeat Order Support
Once packed, garments should stay dry and out of direct sun until handout. For coastal areas like Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay, cartons should not sit on damp floors or against open walls where moisture can creep in. If your items are stored before issue, keep them sealed and away from direct heat so the folds stay neat and prints remain in good condition.
For repeat orders, we keep the packing notes attached to the job so the next run matches the same format. That is useful for yearly school trips, annual sports days and club seasons where the handout method stays the same. It also reduces confusion if the same order needs small size swaps or extra quantities later on.
- Store packed cartons in a dry room with good airflow
- Avoid stacking directly on concrete floors during wet weather
- Check count labels before final issue to schools or teams
- Review packing format each season if group lists change
Key facts
| Packing formats | By size, name, class, team, department or mixed issue set |
|---|---|
| Garment types | T-shirts, hoodies, caps, team kit, event wear and mixed apparel orders |
| Labelling options | Size stickers, carton marks, class names, team names and count labels |
| Typical order fit | School groups, clubs, staff uniforms, tournaments and community events |
| Service area | Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Gqeberha and nearby Kouga towns |
| Packing method | Individual bagging, grouped bundles or carton-only packing as required |
