I plan to fold it compactly and ship it with rain protection! I may need to fold the socks along with the pattern to fit them in a Yu-Packet Post Mini envelope. Please understand that this item is stored at home. I inspect the items with the utmost care, but there may be oversights. Please note that I may change the shipping method from Yu-Yu Mercari Bin to Raku-Raku Mercari Bin without prior notice. Thank you!