Plan your transport
Make the allocation to artwork, area and event visible on the packing list too. Pass on existing care and packing instructions from the person responsible for the material. For reused textiles, check early whether they will fit back into the same containers after dismantling – fabric packed damp or loosely often takes more space. Used and unused units may need separate labelling for the return.
Textiles between events
Tension-fabric graphics and drapes are often cleaned, replaced or recombined for a different format. Before the next transport, note whether a textile comes from the cleaner, the store or straight from the last event. Collection point and quantity will then be right, and new artwork is not mixed up with old.
Light goods, large volume
Textiles weigh little but often take up a lot of load space – especially long rolls and padded bags. For planning, the volume per unit is therefore as important as the weight. With both values it is possible to judge whether the textiles should travel with the other material or separately.
What matters
- Count bags and rolls as units
- Match artwork to its area
- Check return containers and volume after dismantling