Apparel value-added services cover the work between receiving and shipping that turns raw factory output into product your customers and retailers will accept. These services are quoted transparently so you can decide what is worth doing in the warehouse versus at the factory.
Inbound quality inspection
Inbound quality inspection checks production before it becomes sellable inventory. Inspections can range from a carton count and size-label check against the packing list to a sampled visual inspection of stitching, color consistency, print alignment, measurements and labeling.
Catching a problem at receiving, such as a run of mediums labeled as smalls or a dye lot that does not match, is far cheaper than discovering it through customer returns. Results are documented with photos and quantities so you have evidence for conversations with your factory. Inspection depth and sample size are agreed with you in advance and priced per unit or per hour.
Labeling, tagging and compliance rework
Factory output does not always arrive retail-ready. We can apply or replace barcode labels, attach hangtags, add size stickers to polybags, insert care cards and relabel units for a specific retailer or marketplace.
Apparel sold in the United States must carry permanent labels with fiber content, country of origin and a manufacturer or dealer identity under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, plus care instructions under the FTC Care Labeling Rule. Those sewn-in labels are your brand's and factory's responsibility, but if a compliance gap is discovered, rework such as attaching corrected labels can be scoped with you. Marketplace programs such as Amazon FBA may also need units bagged and labeled to their own prep requirements.
Steaming, pressing and presentation
Garments shipped from overseas factories often arrive creased from weeks folded in cartons. Steaming removes those fold lines before a product is photographed, hung for retail or shipped as a premium DTC order.
We can steam on receipt for styles going to hanging storage, steam on demand for specific orders such as wholesale samples or press pieces, and steam returned garments during refurbishment. Steaming adds labor time, so we recommend it selectively, typically for wovens, dresses, outerwear and premium items rather than knits and basics that relax naturally.
Kitting, PR boxes and custom packaging
Kitting combines multiple items into a single sellable unit: a matching set, a gift bundle, a multi-pack of socks or underwear, or a seasonal box. Kits can be assembled in advance and stocked as their own SKU, or built on demand as orders arrive.
PR and influencer boxes are a common apparel use case. We pick the right sizes for each recipient from your list, pack them with your branded materials and personal notes, and ship them with tracking so your marketing team knows when each box lands. Custom packaging such as printed mailers, tissue, stickers and thank-you cards can be stored and used per your pack spec.
What's included
- Inbound count, size and quality inspection
- Barcode, size sticker and hangtag application
- Retailer and marketplace relabeling
- Steaming and pressing on receipt or on demand
- Kitting, multi-packs and gift sets
- PR and influencer box assembly
- Custom mailer, tissue and insert programs
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect inventory when it arrives?
Yes. Inbound inspection ranges from carton and size-label verification to sampled quality checks on stitching, color, print and measurements, documented with photos.
Can you attach hangtags and labels?
Yes. We can apply barcodes, size stickers, hangtags, care cards and retailer-specific labels during receiving or before wholesale shipments.
Do you steam garments?
Yes. Steaming is available on receipt, on demand for specific orders and during returns refurbishment, usually recommended for wovens, dresses, outerwear and premium items.
Can you ship influencer and PR boxes?
Yes. We pick the correct sizes per recipient from your list, pack with your branded materials and notes, and ship with tracking.