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 Furniture / Handicrafts Wood-based and handcrafted goods often travel long distances across climate zones — making them particularly vulnerable to moisture damage. This is not just about surface issues. Moisture from within the product or environment can lead to warping, mold, and long-term degradation of both product and packaging integrity. Most damage doesn’t start at sea. It starts at the source — with built-in moisture, poor airflow, or unstable conditions inside the container. This makes active container-level moisture control not just useful — but essential. Common products Indoor and outdoor furniture, wooden decorative items, bamboo, textiles, mixed-material handicrafts, rattan goods, art pieces Common damages and problems Mould and mildew Warped or bent wood Bugs and pest activity Damaged or softened packaging Peeling or stained labels Our solutions The biggest risk in this industry isn’t always humidity from outside. It’s the excess moisture in the product itself, especially when wood hasn’t dried completely before packaging. During transport, this moisture evaporates into the container air — and as the temperature drops, it condenses as “container rain”. Condensation then collects on products, cartons, or the container walls — leading to deformation, fungal growth, or box failure. Since many furniture and handicraft items are bulky and loosely packed, there’s a high volume of free air contributing to unstable conditions. AbsorGel® desiccants from our AbsorRange™ actively manage this airborne moisture — reducing the risk of condensation and stabilizing humidity throughout the journey. We recommend AbsorGel® Hanging or Blanket, both optimized for long transit, low-density loads, and sensitive cargo. Get the full whitepaper Want a deeper dive into how to protect handcrafted goods from container rain, mold, and packaging collapse? Sign up to receive our Furniture & Handicrafts Whitepaper straight to your inbox
