Private Label Loofah Spec Sheet & Packaging Guide

Short answer. A private label loofah order should be backed by a one-page specification that fixes size and tolerance, fibre density grade, colour and whitening method, moisture limit and how it is checked, every component material, packaging, labelling and the sample you approved. Most disputes between brands and suppliers come from a line that was never written down. Packaging is where plastic-free claims most often fail, so specify it as carefully as the product.

This guide is for brands and Amazon sellers preparing a first private label order, or tightening the specification after a batch that did not match the sample. It includes a spec sheet template you can copy. It is written from the supplier side: these are the lines we ask buyers to confirm before we start production, because they are the lines that prevent problems later.

What a loofah spec sheet should include

Natural fibre varies, so the specification sets an acceptable range rather than a single value. Each line below says what to fix and how both sides will check it.

Field	Example entry	How it is checked
Product and shape	Rectangular dish pad with cotton loop	Against approved sample
Dimensions and tolerance	Length × width × thickness, with a ± tolerance in mm	Ruler on a random sample from each carton
Density or firmness grade	Supplier's grade name, with a photo reference	Squeeze test against the reference piece
Colour and whitening	Steam-whitened, no chlorine or bleach	Visual check against reference; written confirmation
Moisture limit	12% or below at packing	Handheld meter reading on sample pieces; lab test if agreed
Mould and defects	No visible mould, dark spots or broken fibre areas	Visual inspection before packing
Components	Cotton loop, cotton thread, cotton binding	Material declaration
Unit packaging	Kraft sleeve, printed one side	Against approved mockup
Labelling	Brand, material list, origin, care text, barcode	Against approved artwork
Carton packing	Units per carton, compression yes/no, carton marks	Packing list and photos
Approved sample reference	Sample code and date approved	Kept by both parties
Pre-shipment evidence	Photos and video of finished goods	Sent before balance payment

Why the moisture line matters most

Loofah is mostly air and plant fibre, and fibre takes up moisture. Goods packed damp can develop smell or dark spots during weeks at sea, and the problem only appears when the container is opened. We pack at 12% or below and check finished pieces with a handheld meter. In one recent check, eleven readings on finished pieces ran from 9.5% to 10.5%; the full table is in our hygiene guide. If your market or customer needs a formal test, agree the lab and method in the spec.

Oval loofah exfoliating pad with cotton back next to a kraft retail box — Product and pack approved together. The mockup is part of the specification.

Plastic-free packaging options

A plastic-free product in a plastic pouch is a common and avoidable mistake. These are the formats we see most often for loofah, with the trade-offs.

Format	Good for	Trade-off
Kraft paper band or sleeve	Eco shops, bundles, lowest cost	Product is exposed; less protection in transit
Kraft paper bag	Multi-packs, gift sets	Product hidden unless there is a window or photo
Printed kraft box	Amazon, retail shelves	Higher cost; more room for brand and care text
Window box	Premium retail, gifting	Window film is often plastic; use an open cut-out instead
Compressed pack in paper	FBA, reducing freight volume	Customers need a note that it expands in water

Kraft bag (mockup)

Printed kraft box for a loofah exfoliating scrub, a packaging design mockup — Printed box (mockup)

White window box for a loofah product, a packaging design mockup — Window box (mockup)

The three images above are design mockups with placeholder logos, used to agree the look with a buyer before any printing.

Labels and claims by market

What you print on the pack has to be true for every component and supportable with documents.

United States: the FTC Green Guides expect "compostable" claims to cover all materials and to be qualified if the item cannot be composted at home. Unqualified "biodegradable" claims are expected to mean complete breakdown within one year of customary disposal.
European Union: from 27 September 2026, Directive 2024/825 bans generic claims such as "eco-friendly" or "biodegradable" unless they are backed by recognised excellent environmental performance or explained specifically on the same medium. Plain material statements are safer.
Everywhere: list materials. "Loofah plant fibre, cotton loop, cotton thread, kraft paper box" is specific and checkable.

We supply a material declaration for each SKU so that brands can support these statements. For the full picture on end-of-life claims, see is loofah compostable?

From sample to bulk order

Request samples. We send three pieces free; the buyer pays courier. Done when: you have used and dried them for at least a week.
Fill in the spec sheet. Use the table above. Done when: both sides have signed off each line.
Approve packaging mockups. Artwork, material and barcode placement. Done when: you have approved a digital proof, and a physical one if needed.
Confirm order terms. Minimum 100 pieces per SKU; T/T deposit on confirmation and balance before shipment; EXW or FOB Ho Chi Minh City, with CIF or DDP on request. Done when: the proforma invoice matches the spec.
Production and pre-shipment check. Done when: you have received photos and video of finished goods and they match the approved sample.
Ship with documents. Invoice, packing list, material declaration, certificate of origin, and phytosanitary papers where required. Done when: your broker confirms the set is complete.

Private label is a good fit if

You have a sales channel ready (Amazon, shop, subscription box)
You can wait for samples and mockup approval
You will test with a small first order

Wait if

You have not yet tested the product with customers
You need goods in days rather than weeks
You have no plan for what the packaging will claim

Rectangular loofah dish sponge standing in a printed kraft retail box — A printed kraft box with the product inside. Everything here is paper and plant fibre.

If you sell on Amazon, our private label FBA guide covers compression packing and fees. For cost drivers, see the wholesale price guide. To start, request a sample kit and ask for a blank spec sheet with it.

Frequently asked questions

Product shape, dimensions and tolerance, density grade, colour and whitening method, moisture limit and check method, defects allowed, components, packaging, labelling, carton packing and the approved sample reference.

We pack at 12 percent or below and check finished pieces with a handheld meter. Agree a lab test if your customer requires one.

Our minimum is 100 pieces per SKU, with three free samples first; the buyer pays the courier.

Kraft paper bands, sleeves, bags and printed kraft boxes. Avoid plastic window film; use an open cut-out instead.

Check your market. In the US the FTC expects unqualified biodegradable claims to mean breakdown within a year of customary disposal. In the EU, generic claims are restricted from 27 September 2026.

Commercial invoice, packing list, material declaration, certificate of origin, and phytosanitary papers where the destination requires them.

Sources

Last updated 2026-09-24. Figures from third-party studies are quoted as published; we have not re-analysed their data.

Private Label Loofah Packaging and Spec Sheet: What to Ask Your Supplier