Custom Apparel Boxes with Lids

Sizing Custom Apparel Boxes with Lids to Folded Garments

Fold the garment the way you want the customer to see it, wrapped in tissue if you use it, then measure the length, width and height. Add around 10 mm to the length and width so it slides in without catching, and add enough height for the tissue and any card on top. A box that is too deep lets the garment slide about; too shallow and the lid bows.

Most brands can cover their range with three sizes: a shallow box for tees and lightweight tops, a deeper box for jumpers and hoodies, and a large box for coats, sets or bundled orders. Keeping the length and width the same across two depths makes the boxes stack neatly in your packing area.

If you sell sets, such as pyjamas or a matching top and bottoms, fold them together before measuring. The combined height is often more than people expect. Measurements for other folded items, from scarves to loungewear bundles, follow the same method as the clothing gift boxes sized to garments.

Print, Colour and Finish

A clothing box is a brand statement, so the finish matters as much as the size. Matt black with a white or foil logo is a classic for streetwear and menswear. Soft pastels with a simple wordmark suit loungewear and children's clothing. Natural kraft with a one-colour print suits brands with a relaxed, outdoorsy feel.

The lid is where your logo does its work, so give it space. A single mark in the centre, foil stamped or embossed, often looks more expensive than a lid crowded with graphics. The inside of the base is a quieter place for a pattern, a short brand line or care instructions.

Soft touch lamination gives a velvety feel to darker colours, while uncoated board keeps a natural texture. We can send samples of finishes so you can feel them before choosing.

Colour matching is worth a moment of thought. If your brand uses a specific shade, give us its reference so we can match it on the board you choose, since the same ink looks different on white board, kraft and wrapped paper. We will flag any shade that is hard to reproduce before printing starts.

Tissue, Stickers and the Opening Moment

The box sets the stage, but the contents make the moment. Printed tissue paper wrapped around the garment and sealed with a branded sticker gives the customer something to unwrap. A small card on top, with a thank-you note or styling tip, is often photographed and shared.

If you include accessories, such as socks or a scarf, a card insert can divide the base into sections so pieces stay apart. A ribbon tied around the lid and base adds a finishing touch for gift orders and doubles as a simple closure. Many labels order printed tissue paper in brand colours at the same time so the colours inside the box match the lid.

• Branded tissue paper in your colours
• Logo stickers to seal tissue or the box
• Printed thank-you or care cards
• Card dividers for accessories
• Ribbon ties for gift orders

Posting a Lidded Box Safely

A lid and base box is a presentation box, not a shipping box, so it needs protection in the post. The usual approach is to slip it inside a plain or lightly printed shipping carton, or a strong paper mailing bag for lighter garments. This keeps the presentation box clean and uncrushed when it reaches the customer.

If you want to avoid an outer layer, a mailer-style box with a tuck lid is the better option. We can help you decide which route suits your order volume and the value of your garments.

Think about returns too. A sturdy lid and base box is often reused by customers sending a garment back, so a box that fits neatly into your returns process saves both of you time. A printed returns note inside the lid can explain how to pack it.

Fold a Garment Before You Ask for a Quote

The quickest way to get an apparel box right is to fold the garment exactly as your packers will, with tissue in place, and measure the parcel it makes. A jumper folded for retail might be 320 x 260 x 80 mm, but tissue and a swing tag add to that. Add around 10 mm to the length and width and 5 to 10 mm to the height, and note which construction you want: a rigid lid and base for a boutique feel, or a folding version that stores flat.

Send those numbers with a rough quantity and your logo file and a custom quote lands in your inbox within one working day. The free proof shows the lid, base and any inside print laid out flat. From approval, boxes are made in 4 to 7 working days and delivered free on a tracked UK mainland service in 2 to 3 working days; low minimums are quoted per job. A lid that turns up marked or wrongly printed is reprinted or refunded if reported within 10 days. Lighter garments that go out by post often suit a shirt mailer box that travels alone instead.