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1. INTRODUCTION
Background
As part of the General Merchandise & Apparel Group, Target and Kmart
(the Brands) are providing these Guidelines for the implementation of floor ready merchandise
flat packed in cartons and hanging in bags. These Guidelines are the minimum requirements
and standards to be applied to all apparel deliveries into Coles Brands Distribution Centres and
Stores.
Purpose
These Guidelines and standards have been compiled for information and use by Suppliers,
Quality Assurance, Buying Office and Third party Service Providers and have been developed
to maintain consistency and assist Suppliers in the rationalisation of standards and business
requirements.
Compliance
Your support and cooperation to comply with these Guidelines is essential to achieve quality of
clothing presentation and to ensure garments are handled and distributed efficiently and
economically throughout the supply chain. We are committed to Supplier partnerships. Such
partnerships will enable us to increase sales, improve profitability and provide our customers
with the best service and floor ready merchandise.
Presentation
Floor ready merchandise is a product that is ready for sale to the customer when it is delivered
to Stores. Garments must arrive in a merchantable condition with minimal creasing and fold
lines. The suggested floor ready standards are to be followed in all cases. It is the
responsibility of the garment manufacturers to ensure that all garments arrive in a
merchantable floor ready condition.
Presentation of merchandise should not be compromised.
In consultation with the
Buyer/Quality Assurance Departments and Coles Group Supply Chain, the General Merchandise
& Apparel Group has determined the most appropriate garment folding and packing methods for
floor ready merchandise delivery in cartons. The following suggested methods will provide the
best opportunity for garments to arrive in stores in the floor ready condition expected by our
customers.
Reference to Standards
Ongoing maintenance and amendments to this manual relating to the standards set in this
document will be updated via the Coles Internet site et.colesgroup.com.au
It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that they have the most upto date standards and
reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Glossary of Terms
3. Flow Chart to Determine Packing Methods
4. Garment & Fabric Creasing Indicator
5. Local & Overseas Supplier Apparel Packaging & Packing Requirements
6. Packing Instructions
7. Carton Standards
8. Labelling and Marking
9. Weight Marking
10. Protective Poly Bag Standards
11. Garment Bags
12. Bag Ties
13. Garment Folding Standards
Pant (front hung)
Pant Larger Sizes (front hung)
Pant (side hung)
Jeans
Shorts (side hung)
Short Skirts
Long Skirts
Long A-Line Skirts
Singlets/Camisoles Regular & Larger Sizes
Crop Tops
Short Sleeve T-Shirts Regular & Larger Sizes
Long Sleeve T-Shirts Regular & Larger Sizes
Sleeveless Shirts
Short Sleeve Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts Regular & Larger Sizes
Bomber Jacket
Shoestring Dress/Chemise
Sleeveless Dress/Nightie & A-Line Dress/Nightie
Short Sleeve Dress/Nightie Regular & Larger Sizes
Long Sleeve Dress/Nightie Regular & Larger Sizes
Short Sleeve Dressing Gown/Wraps
Long Sleeve Dressing Gowns/Jackets/Coats/Raincoats
2 Piece Short Sleeve Top & Skirt Sets
2 Piece Long Sleeve Top & Skirt Sets
Pyjama Sets Sleeveless Top/Singlets/Camisole Regular & Larger Sizes
Pyjama Sets Short Sleeve Top Regular & Larger Sizes
Pyjama Sets Sleeveless Top/Singlets/Camisole Regular & Larger Sizes
Pyjama Sets Short Sleeve Top Regular & Larger Sizes
Pyjama Sets Long Sleeve Top Regular & Larger Sizes
One Piece Bathing Suit/Leotard
14. Preferred Service providers
Cartons
Weight Marking Labels
Poly Bags
Advertised Line Stickers
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2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Floor Ready
SCM
GM & A
DC
Distribution Centre
Folded
Flat Pack
GOH
Hung
The Brands
Local
Overseas
In-store Presentation
Folded display
on shelf or table
Hanging display
on racks or fixturing
Garment Criteria
Delivery Method
Casual Garment
Knitted or Woven Fabric
50% > Synthetic Fibre
GARMENT TYPE
FIBRE TYPE
HANGING
WOVEN
HIGH CREASING
STRUCTURED
GARMENTS
SUITS/COATS/
JACKETS/PANTS
100% LINEN
100% COTTON
100% SILK
MODEL
LYOCELL
SYNTHETIC BLENDS
50% OR GREATER
POLYESTER / NYLON / ACRYLIC
CASUAL PANTS/SHORTS
ie. CARGO PANTS
JEANS / TRACKPANTS
KNITTED
CASUAL T-SHIRTS
POLO SHIRTS
SLOPPY JOES
LOW CREASING
UNDERWEAR,
SLEEPWEAR,
CORSETRY
100% POLYESTER
NYLON
ACRYLIC
FLATPACK
NOTE: This indicator is to be used as a guide only, ensure that you refer to the garment type in
conjunction with the fibre type when assessing how the merchandise is to be delivered.
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Minimum dimension
100mm
150mm
200mm
2kg
Maximum dimension
760mm
860mm
1060mm
20 kg
It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that the above standards are adhered to.
In order to maximise carton size and capacity, it is at the Suppliers discretion to determine the
appropriate quantity of garments to be packed into a carton whilst at all times preserving
garment presentation. This will vary between different product types and Store allocations.
Under no circumstances are cartons to be over-packed leading to crushing/creasing of
garments or adversely affecting the floor ready presentation once garments are unpacked at
Store level. Similarly, under-packing a carton can result in excessive movement of the product
within during transit. To minimise damage in transit and avoid creasing and crushing,
cardboard inserts can also be placed between product, preferably every 5-7 units.
Large Bulky Merchandise
Are made of appropriate materials which can support the weight of the merchandise
Are securely fixed to the carton
Are positioned appropriately for carrying
Have appropriate room for hands to grasp them securely
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6. PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Standard Packs or Pre Pack Deliveries
This instruction describes how garments must be packed for delivery into Distribution Centres
or Stores.
All garments to be folded as per garment folding methods described in attached standards
with no extra folds required
If required hangers are to be secured at the end of the carton to minimise garment
movement within the box during transit
All garments with placement print must have the barcode swing ticket placed inside of the
garment to ensure that tickets do not stick to the print. If the placement print garment also
has a rubber badge, ensure the garment is folded in such a way that the badge does not
come in contact with the print. This may mean you may need to pack each garment into a
separate polybag
Carton must be correct height/width/depth to fit ratio pack without placing stress on the
garments when packing and sealing the carton. Garment floor ready presentation must
be preserved at all times
Correct ratio and quantity only to be packed per carton, no multiple packs to be put into
cartons unless specified by Buying Quality Assurance or Shipping
Hangers
Please note the hangers drawn in the folding standards diagrams are indicative of the
folding requirement not of the hanger type to be used. All standards relating to the
Brands hanger types remain unchanged.
The Buying/Quality Assurance Department will specify the type of hanger to be used with each
garment. Any special packaging requirements, which may relate to a particular garment will
also be specified by Buyer/Quality Assurance. Eg. The use of plastic bags to package delicate
garments for their protection during transit in carton.
Only approved size system hangers for each Brand are to be used as specified by
Buyer/Quality Assurance. Hangers must be inserted into upper body garments and should be
pushed down partially into the garment for transport and distribution purposes as illustrated.
Hangers must never be included loose inside the carton.
However, there may be exceptions to allow hangers to be packed loose within the carton. This
may be the case with knitwear and delicate fabrics where specified. If hangers are to be
packed loose, a division is required between merchandise and hangers to avoid damage to the
garments. If instructions are unclear, Suppliers are to clarify with Buyer/Quality Assurance for
guidance before packing.
6. PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Standard Packs or Pre Pack Deliveries
To ensure garments are clean and dry before packing and must be folded as per
illustrations included in this guideline.
To ensure that staff handling the garments have clean hands and that the general
environment is clean and dust free.
To ensure garments are firmly packed into cartons as some settling will occur during transit
To ensure Overseas only must be pre-packed into a clear plastic protective poly bag as
required/requested (individually or grouped) prior to packing and sealing in carton
To ensure, if packed in groups - garments must be pre-hung and the garment hangers
grouped and secured together (eg with an elastic band or bar lock), inside each bag as
specified
7. CARTON STANDARDS
Transit Cartons
Cartons must be of sufficient strength and quality to be able to withstand double pallet
stacking without creasing or collapsing. Cartons must be stacked on their bases.
Carton size must be chosen to closely fit the volume of contents within. Merchandise must
not be crushed into cartons, over filling, and likewise empty spaces left in the top of the
cartons are not acceptable.
If various sized cartons are used they must be stacked from the largest and heaviest on the
bottom layer graduating up to the smallest and lightest at the top layer.
Second hand cartons are not permitted if the description on the outside of the carton would
be misleading as to the actual contents, or where the carton does not have sufficient
strength to support and protect the product.
Metal staples, metal strapping closures and polypropylene strapping must not be used to
seal cartons. Cartons may be glued or taped closed.
It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that merchandise is securely packed to ensure
no damage will occur during transit or sortation.
Board Grade
The minimum acceptable board grade for cartons is to be
Board grade 4
C flute (Flutes must run vertically to ensure box stacking strength is fully maximised)
Single wall
Inferior quality board should not be used
Maintain board grade standards where a division in cartons is required for hangers to be
packed loose in carton as per knitwear program.
Under no circumstances are cartons to be sealed with plastic or metal strapping or staples.
Heavy-duty tape is acceptable.
7. CARTON STANDARDS
ADVERTISED
LINES
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8. LABELLING /MARKING
DIRECT IMPORTS ONLY
(These Standards do not apply to indirect importers using third party packing agents)
Cartons or garment bags are to be externally clearly marked with:
Brand Name (ie MGB, Target, Kmart, etc)
Name of Country specific (ie Australia or New Zealand)
Port of Discharge (ie Melbourne)
Order Number
Keycode Number
Quantity per issue pack
Quantity per outer pack
Made in (Country of Origin)
Carton number (ie .of)
Gross carton weight
Cubic Metres
Cartons or garment bags to be marked consecutively for each consignment and where
appropriate for regions, ie Melbourne 1 of 50 2 of 50 etc. Sydney 1 of 45, 2 of 45 etc and so
on. The above also applies to Kmart New Zealand
Placement of label on cartons can be in 1 of 2 positions either top or front side of carton
KMART
AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE
2 0F 50
o/No. 1234567
KEYCODE 123456789
QTY ISUE PACK 6
QTY SHIPPER PACK 24
MADE IN CHINA
GRS WGT:
CUBIC METRES
KG
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NB. Refer to relevant Freight manuals for guidance on specific Brands requirements for prepack labelling for non A.S.N. merchandise.
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Extra Heavy Weight Icon - for items over 50kg. Use extreme caution. A
minimum of two people is required to lift items marked with this weight
warning or use a suitable lifting device if available.
All standards and guidelines relating to weight icon applicability, application, colours, location,
ordering can be accessed via the Coles Electronic Trading Internet Supplier Information Web
site http://et.colesgroup.com.au/
NOTE: Acrobat Reader is required to open and read the artwork files attached.
As the General Merchandise and Apparel group is committed to the principal of the health and
safety of its employees and customers it is important that all suppliers have a full
understanding and acceptance of this commitment. Coles Group Supply Chain
must approve any variations to artwork
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Polybags/carton liners must be free of Butylated Hydrozyl/toluene (BHT). This agent will
create problems of yellowing product. The presence of only a few parts of BHT per million
will create garment discolouration or can cause other adverse reactions with the garment
contained therein.
Poly bags that are being used to pack garments individually are required to have 4 holes
per side to expel excess air. We currently accept clean hole punched bags for ventilation.
These holes should not be ripped into the bag.
Garments must have no more than 6cm to 12cm excess at the bottom and should be heatsealed or taped closed.
Poly bags must be wide enough and long enough to cover the garment without wrinkling.
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NOTE:
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If a longer tie is required two 7inch (17.5cm) ties can be joined to give added length.
Ties must be firmly secured around the outside of the garment hang bag at the base of the
hanger hooks. This will ensure hangers are kept secure and easy to handle. Ties must
however, not be secured too tightly causing hanger breakage.
When grouping garments ready for placing into a garment hang bag, the cable tie may be
placed through the die-mould hole in the centre of the hanger to hold hangers securely
together.
The ends of single ties must not be cut off or shortened.
Separate larger quantities of garments into batches with a separate ladder-lock cable tie per
batch.
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NOTE. All diagrams are available separately via attached links to allow for easy
access to download specific folding requirements
Any specific queries can be clarified with the relevant Brands Quality Assurance
Representatives.
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Visy Board
13 Reo Crescent
Campbellfield Victoria 3061
PH: 03 9247 4300
FAX: 03 9247 4323
Weight Marking Labels Pre-printed weight marking icon stickers can be ordered from
Australia Hong Kong Roda Graphics
Kung Wo Brand Co.
13B Brougham Street
777 Yu Chan West Street
Eltham, Vic. 3095
2nd Floor, Block A, Wing Hong
PH: 03 9431 2043
Factory Building, Kowloon. HK
FAX: 03 9439 6964
PH: 2785 0011
Email: rodagraphics@bigpond.com
FAX: 2785 3840
Email: ada@kungwo.com.hk
Poly Bags
Cork International Pty. Ltd
105 Vanessa Street
Kingsgrove, NSW 2208
PH: 02 9370 8000
FAX: 02 9370 8090
NB. This list is not exclusive; Suppliers may source product from alternative service providers that meets
specifications and standards. Seek assistance from Coles Group Supply Chain for approval to alterations
or variations to the Coles Weight Marking Icons.
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