In film, advertising, television, events and photo shoots, wardrobe isn't just another load. Garments need to travel protected, organised and ready whenever the team needs them. A properly fitted truck turns the vehicle into a practical extension of the wardrobe department right next to the set or the location.
Why wardrobe needs a properly fitted vehicle
Transporting boxes of clothing in a standard vehicle means unloading, setting up rails and reorganising garments at every stop. On a production with location changes, tight schedules or large volumes, that work eats up time and raises the risk of creases, lost items or mixed-up garments.
The solution is to transport wardrobe already hung on rails and mobile rolling racks, with space to sort, store accessories and reach every garment without unpacking the whole load. That way the team can work directly from the truck.
What a wardrobe truck can include
- Rails and tracks for garments hung on rolling racks.
- Space for clothing, footwear, accessories, boxes and consumables.
- A 3,500 kg box-body truck for compact productions.
- A truck with a body of up to 8 metres for large volumes and campaigns with many sizes or changes.
- A tail lift to raise and lower racks, flight cases and heavy material with no loading dock.
- A support area with a washer and dryer to wash and dry garments during the service, when the job requires it.
3,500 kg truck or an 8-metre body: how to choose
| Need | 3,500 kg box body | Truck with up to 8 m body |
|---|---|---|
| Small production or a one-off session | Agile if volume is limited | May be more capacity than needed |
| A lot of hung wardrobe and several rolling racks | Depends on volume and layout | More space to organise in blocks |
| Urban access or a tight location | Usually easier to manoeuvre | Access and parking need to be checked |
| Loading with no dock | Tail lift depending on vehicle | Tail lift useful for racks and equipment |
The choice doesn't depend only on the number of rails. It's also worth weighing the length of the garments, the space to move around inside the truck, the weight of the rolling racks, the location's access points, and whether the vehicle will be used as a work base for hours or days.
A tail lift changes the way you work
Many locations have no loading dock. A tail lift lets wardrobe racks, boxes and equipment move between the ground and the body in a controlled way. It's especially useful at the end of the day, when the load has to come off quickly with minimal handling.
Washing and drying near the set
A stain, rain, mud or a last-minute change shouldn't stop a shoot. Having washing and drying on board means garments that need to be back in use can be sorted out without moving the whole wardrobe department elsewhere. Before confirming the service, we review the location, power and water needs, and the expected timing with production.
Information worth preparing before booking
- Dates, schedules and addresses for loading, the shoot and unloading.
- Approximate number of rolling racks, boxes and hung garments.
- Whether the vehicle needs to stay on location as wardrobe support.
- Need for a tail lift, washing or drying.
- Access points, clearance height, parking permits and a production contact.
- Route between warehouse, set, hotel, studio and locations.
Wardrobe transport for Barcelona, the Vallès and productions across Spain
On Set Transporte coordinates specialised transport for film shoots in Barcelona (Spanish-language page), advertising, television, cinema, events and photo sessions. Beyond wardrobe, we can also look at moving technical material, art department pieces, furniture and production equipment with the right vehicle.
Need a truck fitted out for wardrobe?
Tell us the dates, locations, number of rolling racks, approximate volume, and whether you need a tail lift, washing or drying. We'll check availability and prepare a proposal tailored to the production.
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