Protecting Furniture & Textiles from Moisture in Shipping and Storage

For importers of furniture, textiles, leather goods and vehicles to the Middle East, humidity is a silent profit killer. It causes mould, warping, rust and odour during shipping and storage — often discovered only after the goods reach the customer.

Where Humidity Does Damage

• Furniture — wood swelling, warping and mould; metal fittings rusting.
• Textiles and garments — mould, mildew and musty odour that cannot be removed.
• Leather goods and shoes — mildew and permanent staining.
• Vehicles and machinery — rust on metal parts during long storage.

Protecting Goods During Shipping and Storage

Two levels of protection are usually needed: the shipping container and, for long-term storage, the warehouse or showroom.

Practical Tips

• Never load damp pallets or packaging; use kiln-dried wood only.
• Add desiccant sachets inside furniture drawers, cabinets and upholstery wraps.
• For long sea voyages to the Gulf, container desiccants are essential, not optional.
• Include humidity indicator cards to verify protection at the destination.

Tell us what you import and how it is packed, and we will specify the container desiccants and sachets to protect it from factory to showroom.