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title: Preparing Your Garment Before Shipping
description: "A quick five-point checklist that saves time, prevents damage, and helps your tailor start work immediately. | **Step** | **What to Do** | **Why It Matters** | | --- | --- | --- | | **1 — Clean & dry**…"
url: "https://iseam.uk/docs/pre-ship-check/"
updated: "2025-07-20"
category: "Customer Help Center / Alteration & Repair"
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# Preparing Your Garment Before Shipping

A quick five-point checklist that saves time, prevents damage, and helps your tailor start work immediately.

| **Step** | **What to Do** | **Why It Matters** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **1 — Clean & dry** | Launder or dry-clean if heavily soiled; let it dry fully. | Dirty or damp items can stain other parcels and delay work. |
| **2 — Empty pockets** | Remove cash, keys, and lint. | Lost items are not covered by insurance. |
| **3 — Remove accessories** | Take off belts, detachable hoods, cufflinks, shoulder pads. | Accessories can snag fabric and add weight. |
| **4 — Light press / fold neatly** | Quick steam or iron; fold along natural creases. | Reduces deep wrinkles that hide pins or chalk marks. |
| **5 — Attach order-number note** | Pin a card: **“iSeam.uk – Order #12345.”** | Tailor can match garment to order instantly; speeds check-in. |

> **Tip:** Sending multiple garments? Label each piece individually so nothing gets mixed up during fitting and pressing.