T-Shirt Box | Custom Apparel Mailer and Retail Boxes, MOQ 500
- Material: E-flute corrugated or 350-400gsm folding board
- Structure: Self-locking mailer, tuck-top carton or rigid presentation box
- MOQ: 500 pcs
- Lead time: 10-15 working days | Free dieline
Custom T-Shirt Boxes (Lid-off Foldable) in E-flute / B-flute corrugated. Custom-printed, free dieline, MOQ 500 pcs.
Our Advantages
No Die and Plate Charges For Digital Samples
High quality printing
Quick Turn Around
Starting from 500pcs
Custom size and style
Competitive Price
Free Design Support
To door delivery
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COMPANY SERVICES
| Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders | Bigger Discounts Offer for large orders Prices are negotiable based on your purchase volume and Fixated prices can be offered based on frequency of the order. |
| After-service | Sample cost is refundable if it's not good quality as we promised!We will refund you the defected goods values as contract listed,if the defective goods are beyond as we contracted.Our goal is to have no bad feedback and keep doing business in the future! |
| Risk Free, Quality Assurance | We've Sate of the art production facility and all printed jobs are run through our strict quality assurance department, so there are no quality complaints. |
| Printed Method | We use Off-set printing to achieve excellent printing results. However, Digital and screen printing is also available depending on box requirements. |
| About Us | Guangzhou Ecopaperbox established in 2011 is undoubtedly an accredited manufacturer of custom boxes which are exactly according to the needs and desires of the clients. Our top priority is meeting the needs and requirements of our customers. Custom Packaging and printing are provided to the customers with excellent quality on the regular basis so that maximum benefit can be achieved in the minimum amount of time. All boxes that made of paperboard, we can produce. You are welcome to make inquiry via info@ecopaperbox.com and contact us at +8619927709433. |
What Is a T-Shirt Box?
A t-shirt box is a shallow apparel pack sized to a folded garment rather than to a rigid object. That sounds simple, but it introduces a problem no rigid product has: the contents compress, so the box has to hold its own shape against a soft load that gives no support to the panels and settles differently in every pack.
A folded adult tee sits at roughly 250x200x30mm, which puts most single-shirt boxes between 250x200x40mm and 300x230x50mm. Fold depth varies with fabric weight - a 180gsm cotton tee folds much flatter than a 320gsm heavyweight - so the box depth is set from the actual folded garment, not from a size chart.
The second decision is whether the box ships on its own. A t-shirt box that goes into a courier network needs a corrugated build with a self-locking closure; one that sits inside an outer carton for retail can be a lighter folding board carton. Getting this wrong is the most common cause of crushed apparel boxes arriving at customers.
Which Industries Use This Box, and How It Is Specified
Apparel boxes for tees are specified around channel and garment weight.
| Industry / use case | How we normally spec it |
|---|---|
| Direct-to-consumer apparel brands | E-flute mailer-style box with a self-locking tuck front, printed inside and out, shipping alone with a paper tape seal. |
| Premium streetwear drops | Rigid lid and base on 1.5mm greyboard with printed tissue and a belly band, presented as a collectible rather than a mailer. |
| Retail folded display | 350-400gsm folding carton with a window showing the print, sitting on a shelf inside a store. |
| Merch and band tees | Low-cost kraft E-flute with a 1-2 colour direct flexo print, prioritising cost per unit. |
| Multi-pack and gift sets | Deeper E-flute box holding 2-3 tees, or a compartmented tray for a tee-plus-accessory bundle. |
| Subscription boxes | Mailer build with printed interior and a tear strip, designed so the reveal is part of the monthly experience. |
Print the inside of the box. On apparel it costs very little relative to the total and it is the entire first impression for a direct-to-consumer brand - a plain brown interior undoes an expensive exterior.
Material Specification
Soft contents mean the board carries the whole structural load, so the build is chosen for self-support rather than for crush protection.
| Component / stock | Specification |
|---|---|
| E-flute corrugated (1.5mm) | The workhorse of apparel packaging. Light, prints well litho-laminated or direct, and strong enough for folded garments shipped alone. |
| E-flute corrugated (3mm) | For heavier garments - denim, knitwear, outerwear - or where several units ship in one box. |
| Rigid greyboard 1.5-2mm | Wrapped in printed art paper for premium presentation boxes. Correct for gifting and luxury retail; not economical for volume e-commerce. |
| Folding board 350-400gsm | SBS, FBB or kraft board for lightweight garment cartons that sit inside an outer shipper rather than shipping alone. |
| Kraft liner | Unbleached brown kraft face for a natural, low-processing look. Prints best with 1-2 spot colours. |
| Tissue and interleaving | Acid-free tissue, printed tissue or a paper belly band. Adds perceived value at very low cost and protects delicate finishes. |
Sustainability notes
- Corrugated board is the most widely recycled packaging material in the world, with recovery rates above 80-90% in most developed markets.
- The fluting medium is typically 70-100% recycled fibre, and the liner can be specified as recycled kraft rather than bleached white.
- Water-activated paper tape and paper-based void fill keep the whole parcel in a single recycling stream - one plastic tape strip is enough to break that.
- Right-sizing the box removes both board and void fill, and usually lowers dimensional-weight freight cost at the same time.
- Direct flexo printing on natural kraft avoids the plastic film of a litho-laminated finish and is the lower-impact route when the artwork allows it.
Structure and Size Options
Closure and print treatment do more for an apparel box than material upgrades do.
| Option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Build | Self-locking mailer for shipping alone, tuck-top folding carton for retail, rigid lid and base for premium presentation. |
| Depth | Set from your actual folded garment. Fold depth changes significantly between a 180gsm tee and a 320gsm heavyweight. |
| Interior print | Full-colour inside face, a printed message panel or a pattern. The highest-return, lowest-cost option in this category. |
| Tear strip | Integrated tear strip for easy opening, and a second adhesive lip if you want the box to be reusable for returns. |
| Window | Die-cut aperture for retail display, patched with PET or cellulose film. |
| Finishing touches | Printed tissue, paper belly band, sticker seal or a thank-you card seated in the lid. |
Send us a folded sample garment if you can. Depth is the dimension that is most often wrong on a first apparel dieline, and it is the one that determines whether the box looks full or half-empty.
Printing and Finishing
- Offset CMYK - photographic artwork, gradients and product imagery.
- Pantone spot colour - exact brand colour matching, up to 6 colours plus varnish.
- Digital printing - the reason we can hold MOQ at 500; no plate cost on short runs.
- Hot foil stamping - gold, silver, rose gold, holographic. The most requested logo finish.
- Emboss / deboss - raised or recessed logo, with or without foil.
- Spot UV - gloss varnish over a matte laminate to pick out a logo or pattern.
- Finishes - matte, gloss, soft-touch, anti-scratch lamination or aqueous varnish.
Ordering: MOQ, Dieline and Lead Time
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MOQ | 500 pcs per size and per design |
| Dieline | Free. We send a print-ready structural dieline to your designer before you commit to anything. |
| Pre-production sample | Plain structural sample in 3-5 days, printed sample in 5-7 days. Sample cost is credited against the bulk order. |
| Production lead time | 10-15 working days after artwork and sample sign-off |
| Artwork format | AI or PDF, CMYK, 300dpi, 3mm bleed, fonts outlined, placed on our dieline |
| Shipping | Ships flat-packed, which keeps freight volume and duty low. |
Most apparel brands need two or three box sizes rather than one. Developing them together on a shared artwork system keeps the range visually consistent and saves a second setup.
Technical Specifications
| Material | E-flute / B-flute corrugated, 300–350 gsm liners |
|---|---|
| Structure | Corrugated mailer / shipping box |
| Printing | 4-color offset / flexo; screen print available |
| Finish | matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping on request |
| Sizes | fully custom – tooled from your dieline |
| MOQ | 500 pcs |
| Lead time | 7–12 working days after proof approval |
| Inks | low-migration, food-grade on request; ISO 9001 system |
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Surface Choice
Our Guangzhou custom packaging factory runs four-color offset printing, automatic lamination, die-cutting and rigid box assembly on one floor. In-house production keeps lead times short and print color consistent from the first sample to full volume. Buyers are welcome to request a video tour or a factory audit before placing an order.
Packing Method For Corrugated Packaging:
Generally no need to put the PE bags inside of the cartons. Since the boxes are glued a layer of cardboard, generally production time is not long enough to dry the paper box. If you tie the PE bags, the steamed water pearl will be produced inside of the bags.
Product Details
- Custom sizes & shape – made to your exact dimensions, flute and box style.
- Eco-friendly board – recyclable corrugated / kraft material with low-migration inks on request.
- Secure closure – self-locking or magnetic options keep contents safe in transit.
- Full-surface printing – CMYK, Pantone, foil, emboss and spot UV available.
- Low MOQ & fast turnaround – start from 500 pcs, bulk pricing for 5,000+ units, 7–15 day lead time.
Customer Reviews
The Custom T-Shirt Boxes arrived exactly as proofed. Print quality is sharp and the structure is sturdy - our customers loved the unboxing.
Fast turnaround and helpful dieline support. The Custom T-Shirt Boxes fits our product perfectly and the price was fair at our MOQ.
Clean printing on eco-friendly board and smooth communication. We will reorder the Custom T-Shirt Boxes for our next campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size box do I need for a folded t-shirt?
A folded adult tee is roughly 250x200x30mm, so most single-shirt boxes land between 250x200x40mm and 300x230x50mm. Depth is the variable - a 180gsm cotton tee folds much flatter than a 320gsm heavyweight, so we set it from your actual folded garment rather than from a size chart.
Can a t-shirt box be shipped without an outer carton?
Yes, if it is built as a mailer. That means E-flute corrugated with a self-locking tuck front and a paper tape or adhesive seal. A lightweight folding board carton intended for retail display will arrive crushed if it is put straight into a courier network.
Is printing the inside of the box worth it?
For a direct-to-consumer apparel brand it is the highest-return option on the list. It costs very little relative to the total box price and it is the entire first impression when the customer opens the parcel - a plain brown interior undoes an expensive exterior.
What is the most sustainable apparel box?
Recycled kraft E-flute with direct flexo print, sealed with water-activated paper tape, and no plastic polybag inside. That combination keeps the whole parcel in one recycling stream. Litho-lamination and plastic tape are the two things that break it.
Do you make matching boxes in several sizes?
Yes, and most apparel brands need two or three. We develop them together on a shared artwork system so the range stays visually consistent, and running them as one project saves a second setup and a second sample round.
