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Custom Clothing & Apparel Packaging
Custom clothing packaging for apparel and fashion brands. Garment boxes, branded mailers, poly mailers, tissue paper, and retail bags with full-color print that keeps your label front and center.
Technical Specifications for Custom Clothing Packaging
- Construction
- E-flute corrugated, paperboard, poly film
- Print surface
- Inside and outside full-color
- Common formats
- Mailers, garment cartons, poly mailers, bags
- Turnaround
- 8–12 business days standard, 3–5 day rush
Materials
- E-flute corrugated
- Coated paperboard
- Recycled poly film
- Kraft paper
- Custom tissue paper
Print & Finishing
- Digital CMYK full-bleed
- Spot color brand match
- Interior print
- Soy-based inks
Available Styles
- Apparel Mailer Box
- Garment Folding Carton
- Shirt & Sweater Box
- Poly Mailer with Logo
- Kraft Paper Apparel Bag
- Tissue, Stickers & Ribbon
Clothing & Apparel Packaging Formats
Custom clothing packaging spans outbound shippers, garment cartons, poly mailers, tissue, and retail bags — sized to how you sell, not a single stock box. BoxYourBrand produces coordinated clothing brand packaging with matching print across mailers, poly, and presentation cartons.
| Format | Best for | Ship economics |
|---|---|---|
| Branded mailer box | Premium DTC unboxing, multi-item orders | Moderate DIM; strong brand |
| Poly mailer | Single soft goods, high volume | Lowest DIM for apparel |
| Garment folding carton | Retail shelf, boutique presentation | Retail-only; needs shipper for DTC |
| Tissue + stickers | Fold presentation inside any outer | Add-on to mailer or poly |
Most apparel brands run poly mailers for cost-sensitive SKUs and mailer boxes for hero drops. Read the apparel packaging guide for channel-specific specs.
Sizing, Logo Print & Unboxing
Right-size outers to folded garment thickness — oversized mailers inflate dimensional weight on every order. Use the DIM weight calculator after measuring your largest SKU with tissue and literature included.
Exterior logo print, interior patterns, and Pantone-matched tissue reinforce brand at every touchpoint. Soy-based inks and recycled board options support sustainability positioning without sacrificing full-color graphics on white E-flute.
Standard production is 8–12 business days after proof approval on mailers and poly after proof approval. Order apparel packaging samples to validate fold fit and film opacity before bulk MOQ.
How to Order Clothing Packaging
- Document SKU mix — tees, knits, outerwear, accessories.
- Pick primary outer — poly, mailer, or hybrid by order value.
- Specify Pantone references for boxes, tissue, and stickers.
- Request a clothing packaging quote with monthly volume.
- Approve digital proof; optional physical sample before production.
3PL teams should confirm closure strength and carton library compatibility before MOQ — share fulfillment partner constraints with your quote request.
Common Uses for Custom Clothing Packaging
Businesses order custom clothing packaging for the applications below.
DTC apparel and streetwear drops
Boutique and retail garment presentation
Subscription clothing and styling services
Uniform, teamwear, and merch fulfillment
Clothing Packaging Pricing & Order Quantities
100-499 units
Launch and capsule collection tier
500-1,999 units
Volume discount tier
2,000+ units
Best per-unit pricing, free shipping over $500
Exact pricing depends on dimensions, material, print, and quantity. Request a free quote for a precise per-unit price.
Industries That Order Clothing Packaging
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Retail & CPG
Shelf-ready formats built for planogram compliance
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FAQ
Clothing Packaging Questions
Should apparel ship in boxes or poly mailers?
Poly mailers minimize weight and shipping cost for single soft goods, while mailer boxes create a premium unboxing for multi-item orders, knitwear, and higher price points. Many apparel brands run both and choose per order value.
Can you match our brand color exactly on clothing packaging?
Yes. We print spot colors matched to your Pantone reference on boxes, bags, and tissue so every touchpoint in the unboxing carries the same brand color.
Do you produce custom tissue paper and stickers to go with apparel boxes?
Yes. Custom printed tissue, sticker seals, ribbon, and thank-you cards can be produced alongside your boxes and mailers so the full presentation arrives ready to pack.
Can clothing packaging include custom size stickers and belly bands?
Yes. Size stickers, belly bands, and tissue wraps coordinate with garment boxes and mailers for a full unboxing system. We can quote apparel packaging kits so components arrive together.
Do you make packaging for shoes and accessories as well as apparel?
Yes. Shoe boxes, accessory cartons, and apparel mailers can share brand print systems while using different board strengths. Share pair counts and heel heights for footwear programs.
Should apparel ship in boxes or poly mailers?
Poly mailers minimize weight and cost for single soft goods; mailer boxes create premium unboxing for multi-item orders and higher price points. Many brands use both and route by order value or SKU type.
Can clothing packaging include custom tissue and sticker seals?
Yes. Custom printed tissue, sticker seals, ribbon, and thank-you cards can be produced alongside boxes and mailers so the full presentation arrives ready to pack.
Do you make shoe boxes and accessory cartons for apparel brands?
Yes. Shoe boxes, hat shippers, and accessory cartons can share brand print systems while using different board strengths. Share pair counts and heel heights for footwear programs.
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