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Moisture effect, control and checking procedure on Garments

Introduction
Molding garments are very much a serious issue to garments buyers, garments manufacturers are asked to bear for compensation for molding garments. This writing is about moisture and its effect on garments.

Moisture Checking on Garments
Moisture
Moisture is the presence of water vapor (liquid) in air, moisture percentage is water vapor % in air. Moisture can grow in food, wood, garments, and other product.
Moisture effect on Garments
Moisture Meter

Controlling Garments from being affected by moisture
  1. All production floors must be kept clean and dry
  2. Use dehumidifier dry Room, air ventilation.
  3. Humidity maximum reading should be less than 55-60% in the Garments production floor, especially in-store and packing areas.
  4. Checking humidity and taking corrective action
  5. Arrange mold remediation system through a chemical spray.
  6. Can be used anti-mold sticker inside of Garments carton.

Taking Meter reading
Moisture checking on Garments and Carton
Garments moisture needs to check before packing. The moisture level should be below 8% before packing. Moisture should be checked on the Garments and Carton.