30,000 Pairs of Shoes Exported to Europe were Moldy and Infested with Insects: Inadequate Anti-mold Solutions put the Brand in Crisis
Date： Sep 04,2024
A batch of shoes exported to Europe were found to be severely moldy and infested with small insects after arriving at the customer's warehouse, which brought huge reputation risks and economic losses to the brand. This incident exposed the inadequacy of anti-mold measures and sounded the alarm for the industry.
1. Background
Recently, a Chinese footwear trading company found that 30,000 pairs of shoes exported to Europe were seriously moldy in overseas warehouses, and small insects grew on the shoes. This batch of shoes was shipped in May and used a certain brand of "green anti-mold stickers" specified by European customer, but it still failed to avoid the invasion of mold and insect pests.
2. Problem Analysis
According to preliminary analysis, the main reasons for the moldy shoes this time may include:
· Improper selection of anti-mold sticker: The green plastic anti-mold sticker specified by the European customer failed to effectively prevent the growth of mold, causing the shoes to become moldy and even infested with insects in less than 4 months.
· Poor storage environment : There may be poor humidity control in the warehouse, which leads to favorable conditions for mold growth.
· Changes in temperature and humidity during transportation: Long-term sea transportation and changes in storage environment increase the risk of mold.
3. Impact and consequences
This incident caused high rework costs for the trading company and dealt a huge blow to the brand's reputation. If similar problems occur in the product sales process, the brand will not only lose customer trust, but may also lose market share.
4. Industry warning
This incident is a wake-up call for international trade companies. The selection and implementation of anti-mildew measures are crucial. Companies should review existing anti-mildew plans and choose more effective anti-mildew measures based on product characteristics and transportation environment.
5. Response and solutions
To prevent similar incidents from happening again, companies should consider:
· Strengthen the testing and verification of anti-mildew products: Choose highly effective anti-mold chips, desiccants with good water absorption and water locking functions, and conduct strict tests before shipment.
· Optimize storage and transportation conditions: Ensure temperature and humidity control in the warehouse and transportation environment to reduce the possibility of mold growth.
· Seek professional mildew prevention services: Cooperate with professional mildew prevention companies to provide mildew prevention solutions from packaging to transportation.
Conclusion
This shoe mold incident has provided a profound lesson for the industry. iHeir has provided mature anti-mold solutions for customers in the shoe industry. The recommended anti-mold methods for finished shoes are as follows:
1. Use an automatic machine to Spray iHeir-Spray anti-mold and antibacterial agent: effectively prevent mildew from growing on the upper and internal materials.
2. iHeir Power Pak potent anti-mildew chips are placed in the shoe box to provide continuous anti-mold protection during transportation and storage.
3. Use iHeir's anti-mold packing paper instead of ordinary copy paper: provide an additional mildew-proof barrier for shoes and ensure that the products arrive safely in the hands of customers.
By applying these solutions, it can be ensured that shoes will not mold for 280 days or even more than a year. Both trading companies and brands can better protect their products and ensure their success in overseas markets.
