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Custom Apparel Packaging for Clothing & Fashion Brands

Custom apparel packaging for clothing, accessories and fashion collections, made to your required size and presentation. Choose from paperboard, kraft, corrugated and rigid formats with custom printing, inserts and finishes for retail, ecommerce and gifting.

Protects ProductsSecure structure for packing and delivery
SustainableRecyclable and responsible options
High Quality PrintCMYK, Pantone and premium finishes
Strong & ReliableDurable materials for safe delivery
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Custom DimensionsMade to fit your product precisely.
No Minimum OrderNo minimum order quantity.
Printed to Your BrandCMYK, Pantone and specialist finishes.
Fast Turnaround7-10 working days after artwork approval.
Apparel Packaging Range

Explore Apparel Packaging by Product Type

Browse apparel boxes for clothing, accessories, ecommerce, retail and premium fashion presentation.

Sales Channel Planning

Packaging Designed Around How You Sell

Apparel packaging should reflect where the product is sold, how it is handled and what the customer expects when it arrives. A carton intended for a retail shelf will not always need the same structure as packaging travelling through a courier network or warehouse.

Core principle Specify the box around the complete product journey

Packing speed, storage, display, transit and unboxing should all be considered before board and structure are selected.

01 · Retail Stores

Packaging for Shelf and Counter Presentation

Retail apparel packaging should keep garments neatly arranged while presenting colour, branding and product information clearly. Printed cartons, sleeves, windows and two-piece boxes can help create a consistent range across shops and concessions.

Plan for
  • Front-facing brand visibility
  • Consistent dimensions across ranges
  • Easy product access and repacking
02 · Ecommerce

Protection for Delivery and Unboxing

Garment packing boxes used for ecommerce need to control movement, reduce creasing and withstand handling through fulfilment centres and courier networks. A branded inner pack can also be combined with a protective outer carton.

Plan for
  • Compact dimensions with less empty space
  • Protection from compression and handling
  • Clean product presentation on arrival
03 · Wholesale Distribution

Efficient Packing for Larger Product Volumes

Wholesale apparel cartons are normally specified around stacking strength, warehouse handling and efficient use of storage space. Corrugated outer cases and grouped inner packs can help protect larger quantities during distribution.

Plan for
  • Stackable warehouse formats
  • Clear product and size identification
  • Repeatable packing for larger runs
04 · Luxury and Gifting

Presentation for Higher-Value Fashion Products

Luxury apparel packaging can use rigid board, drawer formats, fitted inserts, tissue and internal print to create a more deliberate opening experience. The structure should support the product without adding unnecessary bulk.

Plan for
  • Premium materials and tactile finishes
  • Internal organisation and presentation
  • Gift-ready opening and closing
Material Selection

Choosing the Right Material for Apparel Packaging

Material choice affects box strength, print quality, storage efficiency and the way the finished packaging feels in the customer’s hands.

The right specification depends on the packed product, sales channel and presentation required. Explore our packaging materials for further technical guidance.

Compare Materials

Select a material to review its practical strengths, print suitability and common apparel applications.

Retail Packaging Material

Folding Boxboard

Folding boxboard is a practical choice for printed clothing cartons, accessory boxes and lightweight footwear packaging. It offers a smooth surface for detailed graphics while remaining efficient to store, transport and assemble.

Smooth coated surface Clean print reproduction
Best for Shirts, scarves, ties, accessories and retail garments
Print performance Strong colour reproduction and detailed artwork
Structural profile Lightweight, foldable and space-efficient
Suitable options
Specification note

Board thickness should be increased where the garment is heavy, the box has a large footprint or products will be stacked during storage.

Natural Packaging Material

Kraft Board

Kraft board gives apparel packaging a natural, understated appearance. It is often selected by independent labels, outdoor brands and fashion businesses that prefer minimal graphics and fibre-based packaging presentation.

Natural uncoated fibre Warm, understated finish
Best for Organic clothing, casualwear and eco-led ranges
Print performance Best for bold graphics and limited colour palettes
Structural profile Lightweight with a natural uncoated surface
Suitable options
  • One or two-colour printing
  • White ink detailing
  • Embossed branding
  • Paper-based sleeves
Specification note

Printed colours can appear more muted on brown kraft than on coated white board. Artwork should be planned around the natural surface rather than treated as a direct substitute for white board.

Protective Packaging Material

Corrugated Board

Corrugated board is used where apparel packaging must withstand courier handling, warehouse stacking or bulk distribution. Fluted construction provides greater resistance to pressure than standard folding cartons.

Fluted protective core Improved stacking strength
Best for Ecommerce, shoe shipping, storage and wholesale
Print performance Suitable for direct print or printed outer liners
Structural profile Strong, stackable and resistant to compression
Suitable options
  • Ecommerce mailer boxes
  • Shipping cartons
  • Grouped wholesale cases
  • Protective outer packaging
Specification note

The flute profile and board combination should be selected according to packed weight, stacking height and the distance the packaging will travel.

Luxury Packaging Material

Rigid Greyboard

Rigid greyboard creates a substantial box with firm walls and a premium opening experience. It is commonly wrapped with printed or textured paper and used for designer apparel, footwear and gift collections.

Dense structural board Firm premium construction
Best for Luxury clothing, shoes and high-value gift sets
Print performance Printed wraps, textured papers and premium finishes
Structural profile Firm, durable and designed to retain its shape
Suitable options
  • Lift-off lid boxes
  • Drawer-style packaging
  • Magnetic closures
  • Fitted internal inserts
Specification note

Rigid packaging occupies more storage space and carries a higher unit cost, so it is most suitable where premium presentation supports the product’s price and positioning.

Print and Brand Presentation

Printing and Finishing for Apparel Packaging

Apparel packaging is often one of the first physical brand touchpoints a customer handles. Print, colour and finish choices should support recognition without weakening the structure or making the pack difficult to manufacture consistently.

The right combination depends on the board surface, artwork, production volume and level of presentation required.

Print Specification

Match Print Method to Artwork and Board

Print performance changes with the board surface, artwork style and finish. Choose the colour system and finishing process together so logos, fine detail and specialist effects can be reproduced reliably on the selected material.

Premium apparel box with print colour swatches
Colour system

CMYK, Pantone or a controlled combination

Artwork control

Defined bleed, safe areas and separate finish layers

Finish compatibility

Foil, UV and emboss areas checked against the board and artwork

Production-ready files should follow our artwork guidelines before proofing and manufacture.

Printing and Finishing Options
Full-colour CMYK print on apparel packaging
Full-Colour Printing

CMYK Printing

Suitable for photographic artwork, illustrated graphics and packaging that uses several colours or tonal detail.

Best used for Retail collections and campaign artwork
Pantone colour matched apparel packaging
Brand Colour Control

Pantone Matching

Helps maintain closer colour consistency where a fashion brand relies on a specific corporate shade across multiple packaging formats.

Best used for Logos, brand colours and repeat production
Metallic foil logo on premium apparel packaging
Metallic Detail

Foil Stamping

Adds metallic or coloured foil to logos, borders and collection names for premium apparel and gift packaging.

Best used for Premium logos and limited-edition ranges
Embossed logo detail on apparel packaging
Tactile Branding

Embossing and Debossing

Creates raised or recessed detail without relying on colour alone, making it ideal for restrained apparel branding.

Best used for Logos, monograms and subtle brand detail
Matt and gloss laminated apparel packaging surfaces
Surface Protection

Matt, Gloss and Soft-Touch

Lamination protects printed surfaces from scuffing while changing the appearance and tactile character of the box.

Best used for Retail handling and premium unboxing
Spot UV and window detail on apparel packaging
Contrast and Visibility

Spot UV and Window Cut-Outs

Spot UV highlights selected artwork, while die-cut windows reveal ties, scarves, accessories or selected footwear.

Best used for Feature details and visible product display
Range Planning and Reorders

Plan Apparel Packaging as a Repeatable System

Fashion ranges change by size, season and product type. A controlled packaging system makes it easier to add new formats without rebuilding the specification from the beginning each time.

01

Establish the Core Specification

Start with the packed product, intended sales channel and presentation level. Record the approved structure, material, dimensions and artwork requirements as the reference for future variants.

Useful for New launches and first production runs
02

Adapt Sizes Without Losing Control

Shirts, footwear and accessories may need different dimensions or board grades. Shared artwork rules, colour references and finish positions help related boxes remain visually consistent while the structure changes where required.

Useful for Multi-product and seasonal ranges
03

Make Repeat Orders Easier to Specify

Retained dielines, approved artwork and material specifications provide a clear production reference. Reorders can then focus on quantity or controlled changes rather than recreating the complete brief.

Useful for Repeat production and range extensions

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How Your Packaging Is Produced

1

Requirements

Share product size, quantity, use case and artwork status.

2

Structural Planning

The right size, board and box style are reviewed.

3

Artwork and Proofing

A digital proof is prepared before production begins.

4

Production

Boxes are printed, cut, folded and finished to specification.

5

Quality Control

Finished packaging is checked for structure and print quality.

6

Delivery

Completed packaging is packed and delivered to your business.

What Customers Say

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Frequently Asked Questions

We produce custom packaging for clothing, footwear, hats, accessories and fashion products. Options include folding cartons, gift boxes, corrugated boxes, rigid boxes and other structures tailored to the product, presentation requirements and sales channel.

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