Less packaging. Securely packed. Responsibly shipped.

We want your Femkit order to arrive beautifully and safely – but not with more packaging than necessary.

That's why we make sure to use our shipping packaging as efficiently as possible, avoid unnecessary packaging layers, and adapt the size of our shipping boxes and packaging to the respective order.

At the same time, packaging requirements within Europe are evolving. With the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), new framework conditions for packaging and packaging waste in the European Union have been in effect since August 12, 2026. Many specific requirements will be introduced gradually in the coming years.

Therefore, we continuously review our packaging and shipping processes and adapt them to the applicable European and national requirements.

Our approach to packaging

For us, packaging should primarily do one thing: protect your order.

Therefore, we try to use packaging material only where it is actually needed and to avoid unnecessary material.

In doing so, we pay particular attention to:

using shipping packaging that is dimensioned as appropriately as possible,
avoiding unnecessary packaging layers,
using paper and cardboard materials judiciously,
selecting packaging in such a way that it can be recycled as effectively as possible through the respective disposal systems,
considering our packaging and recycling obligations in the countries to which we ship,
regularly adapting our processes to new European requirements.

The PPWR pursues exactly this direction: packaging waste should be reduced, and packaging in the EU should increasingly be designed to be recyclable and resource-efficient.

How to dispose of your Femkit packaging

The specific collection and recycling guidelines differ within Europe. Therefore, please always observe the local disposal regulations of your country or municipality.

📦 Shipping boxes

Where possible, remove shipping labels and other components that can be easily detached. Cardboard boxes can usually be disposed of via local paper and cardboard collection.

📄 Paper & tissue paper

Clean paper and tissue paper can – if permitted by local regulations – be disposed of via the appropriate waste paper collection.

🏷️ Stickers, adhesive tapes & labels

Depending on the material, different disposal methods may apply. Please observe the guidelines of your local disposal system.

📬 Shipping bags and other packaging materials

Please refer to the material labeling and local recycling guidelines.

Why is packaging labeling changing?

With the PPWR, the European Union is gradually introducing more harmonized rules for packaging.

This will include an EU-wide harmonized labeling of material composition in the future, which should make it easier for consumers to sort packaging correctly.

However, this labeling obligation will not fully apply from August 2026. According to the current PPWR, harmonized labeling should generally apply from August 12, 2028, or 24 months after the entry into force of the implementing acts provided for it – whichever is later.

Until then, labels and disposal instructions on our packaging may continue to change.

Small order? Small packaging.

We believe: A small garment doesn't need a giant box.

That's why we try to adapt the size of our shipping packaging to the actual content of an order. This reduces unnecessary packaging volume and often additional filling material.

Here, too, the PPWR develops concrete requirements. For e-commerce, transport, and over-packaging, a maximum void space ratio of 50% is generally planned for the future. However, this specific requirement does not take effect as early as August 12, 2026, but at the earliest from 2030 or according to the timetable provided in the regulation. The calculation method for this still needs to be defined by the EU Commission.

For us, the basic idea is already meaningful today:

As much packaging as necessary – as little as possible.

Packaging responsibility does not end at the German border

Femkit ships orders to many European countries.

In addition to the European PPWR regulations, individual countries still have national requirements for registration, producer responsibility, packaging quantities, recycling, and disposal.

Therefore, we review our obligations for the markets in which we offer our products and work to implement the applicable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and packaging requirements.

For customers, this generally does not change the ordering process.

What does PPWR mean?

PPWR stands for Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – in German: EU-Verordnung über Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle.

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 entered into force on February 11, 2025, and generally applies since August 12, 2026. It concerns packaging regardless of material or origin and includes, among other things, requirements for packaging design, recyclability, labeling, and the prevention of packaging waste.

However, many provisions will only become effective gradually in the coming years. Therefore, packaging and labeling within Europe will continue to evolve.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Femkit use packaging at all?

Our clothing needs to be protected from dirt, moisture, and damage during storage and shipping. Our goal is therefore not "no packaging," but a sensible balance between product protection and as little unnecessary packaging material as possible.

Why is my order sometimes in a larger box?

Orders differ significantly in size and scope. Several garments, delicate items, or accessories may require more space. At the same time, an order must remain adequately protected during transit.

Why do recycling instructions differ between countries?

The collection and disposal of packaging waste are not yet identically organized everywhere in Europe. Therefore, specific disposal routes may differ from country to country.

Are all Femkit packages recyclable?

We strive to select our packaging as wisely as possible and continuously improve it. We deliberately do not want to make a blanket statement like "all our packaging is 100% recyclable," as actual recyclability depends, among other things, on the respective material, its composition, and local collection and recycling structures.

Why might packaging look different in the future?

The PPWR will introduce new requirements for packaging design, recyclability, and labeling, among other things, in the coming years. Therefore, we will further develop our packaging and labeling as needed.

Further information on the European Packaging Regulation

Femkit monitors the further development of European and national packaging regulations and updates its processes in accordance with the applicable requirements.

The official information from the European Commission on the PPWR can be found here:

EU Commission – Packaging Waste & PPWR

The complete official legal text of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 can be found here:

EUR-Lex – Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste