Buying for several people in the household

Short answer: Buying for the whole household at once saves both shipping and time. In return, you need to keep track of sizes and colours, so nothing ends up wrong and nobody is left with something that does not fit.

Combine the order in one shipment

One combined order costs less in shipping than three small ones, and it arrives on the same day. That also means one parcel to collect and one box to unpack. When everyone in the household needs something at the same time, it makes sense to combine it, see bamboo underwear for men.

Write the sizes down first

Five minutes with a list saves a return. Write down the name, item type and size for each person before you open the shop. Many people guess other people's sizes from memory, and that is where most mistakes happen. Ask once more, or check an item the person already wears and likes.

Split by colour from the start

Choose a different colour for each person, so the clothes do not get mixed up in the wash. When everyone wears black, it is hard to tell whose item is whose, especially when sizes are close. A fixed colour per person turns sorting after the wash into seconds, see bamboo t-shirts for women.

Socks need their own system

Socks are the items that get mixed up most, because they look so alike. If two people have almost the same shoe size, it can be impossible to tell them apart. Give each person their own colour or pattern and stick with it when you restock. Then everyone knows which pairs are theirs, see bamboo socks.

Check the basket before you pay

An order with many items is easy to get wrong. Go through the basket line by line and compare it with your list. Is the size right, and is the quantity what you intended? It is easy to click the wrong variant when you switch between several people's items. Two minutes here saves effort later.

Unpack with the list

When the parcel arrives, lay the items out and assign them to a person straight away. Use the list again, so each item ends up with the right person. Do not cut off any labels before the person has tried the item on. If something does not fit, an exchange is much easier while everything is as delivered.

Wash each person's items separately the first time

New clothes can release a little colour in the first few washes. Wash each person's items with similar colours and follow the care label. It is also a good moment to sort by colour from the very beginning. When clothes go into the right drawer after the first wash, the system soon becomes a habit.

Keep the list for next time

The list you made is worth keeping. Next time the household needs restocking, you already have sizes and colours ready and only need to change what has changed. Add a note about what fitted well and what did not. That way each new order becomes a little easier than the last one.

Frequently asked questions

Can you combine an order for several people

Yes, and it is usually both cheaper in shipping and easier to keep track of than several small orders, as long as you have a list of sizes ready.

How do you avoid mixing up the clothes

Choose one colour per person, especially for socks and underwear where the differences are otherwise small. Keep the same colour when you restock later.

What should you prepare before ordering

A list with sizes for each person. Missing sizes are the most common reason for returns in family orders, and the list only takes a few minutes.