Damage & prevention Moisture damage risk Type of moisture damage Container Rain Moisture damage costs Why calcium chloride Our prevention process Peace of Moisture Mind AbsorTest Industries we protect Sustainability by prevention Products All Products Container desiccants Absorpole Absorbag AbsorGel Hanging AbsorGel Blanket AbsorGel Max & Compact AbsorGel Sheet In-box desiccants AbsorGel Pouches AbsorGel Sheet AbsorTerra Accessories Packaging Talk to an expert Insights Moisture Magazine FAQ Webinars Sustainability Sustainability for Clients Sustainability at Absortech About Our company Our organization R&D Quality and production Our people Find an Absortech contact Transparency & Accountability News Contact Language Garments / Footwear In the apparel and footwear industry, presentation and perception are everything. Even a faint odor, a spot of mold, or a soggy label can render an entire shipment unsellable. The product may be untouched inside the polybag — but for most brands, it’s repacked or discarded long before a customer ever sees it. Moisture damage is not rare — it’s common, costly, and often avoidable. And while biocides are still in use, growing environmental scrutiny and regulation are pushing brands to look for better, more proactive solutions. Absortech’s desiccant solutions actively control humidity throughout the shipping environment — both inside the container and within packaging — helping garment and footwear brands prevent damage, reduce claims, and protect both reputation and margins. Common products Textiles, fashion apparel, leather goods, sportswear, accessories, dress shoes, casual footwear, sneakers, handbags Common damages and problems Mould and mildew Off-smell or damp odor Peeling or stained labels Bugs and contamination Collapsed or damp packaging Damaged product presentation Our solutions Moisture damage in garments and footwear usually begins inside the container — and sometimes inside the polybag. When trapped moisture isn’t managed, the result is mold, discoloration, packaging damage, and ultimately product rejection. Today, many manufacturers use biocides to fight mold growth once it starts. But this is increasingly seen as reactive, not preventive — and raises environmental and regulatory concerns. AbsorGel® desiccants from Absortech take a prevention-first approach. Using high-absorption CaCl₂-based technology, they stabilize humidity across the shipment, helping you avoid mold before it forms. We recommend our AbsorGel® series for high-volume containerized shipments — and POMM™ to tailor protection to your cargo and route. Get the full whitepaper Want a deeper dive into how to avoid moisture issues in garments and footwear during overseas container shipping— and reduce returns, complaints, and damage to your brand? Sign up to receive our Garments & Footwear Whitepaper straight to your inbox
