Goods which cannot be damaged by impact or knocks are usually packed in bales. Thus bales are particularly suitable for raw products and soft goods such as cotton, wool, hemp, jute, dry hides, tobacco, skins, gunnies and textiles. A well-made or pressed bale withstands many of the transit hazards better than any other package. But bales require special attention to minimize losses particularly from hooks, country damage, water and pilferage.