Shoes are primarily made of natural fiber fabrics and leather. Common materials include leather, synthetic leather, textiles, and rubber. For example, cloth shoes use materials such as cotton fabric or cotton wadding, which tend to absorb moisture and foster mold growth. Moreover, the adhesives used during manufacturing can also provide nutrients for mold. As a result, once shoes become moldy, it is often impossible to fully restore them for resale, leading to significant financial losses for customers and serious resource waste.
Moisture Issues: Shoes mold growth, adhesive failure, musty odor; shoebox mold and collapse.
Moisture Prevention Recommendations
Finished shoes should undergo UV sterilization before packaging.
Place calcium chloride desiccant inside the packaging to promptly absorb any excess moisture.
Monitor the temperature and humidity of the warehouse, andmaintain relative humidity within an appropriate range.
Container desiccants are used in export shipping containers.
