WHOLESALE BUYING
How to Prepare for Your First Wholesale Bale Delivery
Compressed bales are heavy, dense and awkward to move. A little preparation turns delivery day from a scramble into the start of an organised sorting process.
Plan the space, the people and the first few days before the vehicle arrives.
BEFORE DELIVERY
Get ready in advance.
Confirm the details
Delivery date, time window, vehicle size and who unloads.
Clear the space
A dry, clean, secure area with room to open bales and sort around them.
Plan access
Check doors, stairs and parking for the vehicle and for moving bales.
Arrange help
Bales are heavy; plan enough people or equipment to move them safely.
Gather equipment
Cutters for straps, gloves, bags or bins, labels, a scale if you have one, and a notebook or phone for records.
Prepare records
Have the quotation and order details to hand.
ON ARRIVAL
Check before you sign.
Record what arrives before you start opening bales.
- Count the bales against the order.
- Photograph bales, labels and any damage to packaging.
- Note anything that does not match on the delivery record.
- Store bales off the floor if the area could get damp.
SAFETY
Move bales carefully.
Strapping under tension can spring back when cut, and bales are heavy to lift.
- Wear gloves and eye protection when cutting straps.
- Lift with help or a trolley rather than alone.
- Keep walkways clear of loose straps and packaging.
THE FIRST DAYS
From bale to rail.
Open one bale at a time.
- Follow a sorting system from the start.
- Use the quality inspection checklist as you go.
- Record counts so you can work out cost per garment.
NEXT STEP
Planning a delivery?
Tell us your delivery location when you enquire, and we will discuss the logistics and responsibilities for your order.
General guidance only. Follow safe lifting and handling practices and any requirements that apply to your premises.