Apparel Boxes

From $1.25 / unit

500 units minimum · 7 days from approved proof

Apparel boxes are printed folding cartons sized around lightweight apparel and accessories (ties, scarves, socks, underwear and small sets), with panels for size, care and brand information. Packaging Dock builds them as tuck-end cartons, adds tissue, bands or inserts where needed, and ships them flat across the USA.

Sized to the folded or rolled item
Panels for size, SKU, care and brand
Tissue, bands, inserts or dividers where needed
Window option for fabric and color
500 units minimum · 7-day standard production

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Product Details

Overview & Specifications

What Are Apparel Boxes?

Apparel boxes are retail folding cartons for soft goods that fit a paperboard box: a tie, a folded scarf, a set of socks, underwear or a small accessory set. The carton presents the item on a shelf or as a gift; it is not a shipping box.

They are part of the Tuck Boxes range and Packaging Dock's Apparel & Fashion Packaging.

What it has to do

What Apparel and Accessories Need from a Box

Soft goods need a carton sized to their folded or rolled shape, a depth that neither crushes nor lets them shift, panels for size and care, an interior that keeps the fold neat, and a way to show fabric and color. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.

01
Size
Size to the Folded or Rolled Item
A tie is long and narrow, a scarf is soft and bulky, socks come in sets. The carton is sized to the item as it will be packed, not its worn size.
02
Depth
Depth That Neither Crushes Nor Floats
Too shallow and the fabric creases; too deep and it shifts. Depth is set from one-piece, multi-piece or set configurations.
03
Panels
Panels for Size, Care and SKU
Front, back and side panels carry size, SKU, care information, barcodes and brand graphics in one coordinated carton.
04
An
An Interior That Keeps the Fold Neat
Tissue, paper bands, inserts or dividers keep the fold in place and separate pieces in a set. They are specified separately; none is built into the carton.
05
A
A Way to Show Fabric and Color
A die-cut window shows the pattern or color without opening the box. See Window Packaging Boxes.

Apparel Box vs Clothing Shipping Box

Choose an apparel box for a retail carton and a clothing shipping box for parcel delivery. The table compares the two.

Attribute	Apparel Box (folding carton)	Custom Clothing Boxes (mailer)
Purpose	Retail shelf and gift presentation	Shipping to the customer
Construction	Paperboard tuck-end carton	Roll End Tuck Top corrugated mailer
Typical contents	Ties, scarves, socks, underwear, small sets	Folded garments shipped by parcel

For folded shirts and T-shirts see Custom Shirt Boxes; for footwear see Custom Shoe Boxes.

Apparel Box Specifications

Apparel boxes are specified around the folded item, carton depth and interior presentation. Review the specifications below to plan the carton.

Specification	Available Configuration
Product Type	Folding carton for lightweight apparel and accessories
Category	Tuck Boxes
Structure	Tuck-end folding carton; tuck format selected for the product and packing method and confirmed on the dieline
Dimensions	Customized around the folded or rolled item and any set configuration
Board	Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated
Interior	Tissue, bands, inserts, dividers or supports where required
Production	Carton depth, board and packing fit confirmed from the actual folded product
Inserts	Paperboard, foam/EVA or molded pulp
Print Coverage	Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside
Print / Finishes	CMYK and Pantone spot color; matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board
Starting Price	From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity
Minimum Order	500 units
Standard Production	7 days from approved proof
Rush Production	Available on request
Shipping	Ships flat, USA and worldwide

How Do You Size an Apparel Box?

Fold or roll the item exactly as it will be packed, with tissue or a band, and measure length, width and height. Sets are measured as the full arrangement. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline for the selected construction.

Item	What to Record
Tie	Folded or rolled length, width and thickness
Scarf	Folded size and loft when lightly pressed
Socks or underwear	Folded stack size for the set count
Accessory set	Layout and size of each piece

Pack the Real Item

Pack the folded item with its tissue or band and close the carton. Check that the fold stays neat and nothing crushes.

What to Check Before Bulk Production

Review a packed sample with the real item and final artwork. Record the approved size, depth and interior on the signed-off sample.

If the sample shows	Review before approval
Fabric creases when closed	Increase depth
Item slides inside	Add a band, insert or reduce depth
Size and care copy crowded	Move secondary copy to a side panel

Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.

Customization

Customize Your Apparel Boxes

Apparel boxes are customized around four choices: folded product dimensions, carton depth, branding and product information, and interior presentation. Start with the folded item, because it sets the carton size.

Folded Product Dimensions

Provide dimensions in the packed or folded state rather than only the wearable size.

Carton Depth

Set depth around one-piece, multi-piece or accessory sets so the contents neither compress nor float.

Branding and Product Information

Plan panels for size, SKU, care information, barcodes and brand graphics.

Interior Presentation

Add tissue, bands or inserts as separate specifications when the opening or organization needs them.

Ordering

How to Order Apparel Boxes

Ordering apparel boxes takes five steps: share the product and requirements, confirm the size and dieline, approve the artwork proof, move into production, and ship flat. Orders start at 500 units, with standard production in 7 days from approved proof after the final specification is confirmed.

01
Request a Quote
Share the item, its folded dimensions, set count, window choice, quantity and print preferences. Packaging Dock typically responds to quote requests within 24 hours.
02
Confirm the Size and Dieline
Inside size, depth and board are developed around the folded item. Packaging Dock then provides a custom dieline with the size and care panels marked.
03
Approve the Artwork and Proof
Artwork is prepared on the dieline with free design support available. The proof is reviewed for size, care copy and finishes before approval.
04
Production
Production begins after the artwork proof and final specification are approved. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof, with rush production available on request.
05
Shipping
Finished cartons ship flat across the USA and worldwide. Transit method, delivery time and shipping cost depend on the destination, order volume and shipment requirements.

Sample note: A pre-production sample can be packed with your folded item before the full production run.

Uses

Who Uses Apparel Boxes?

Apparel boxes are used by fashion and accessory brands, retailers and gift programs that sell small soft goods in a printed carton rather than a bag.

01
Ties and Neckwear
Long, narrow cartons for folded or rolled ties. Plan for a window that shows the pattern.
02
Scarves and Soft Accessories
Folded scarves, belts and small soft goods. Plan for tissue that keeps the fold.
03
Socks, Hosiery and Underwear Sets
Multiple light pieces with bands or dividers. Plan for set count and depth.
04
Gift and Seasonal Apparel
Gift packs carrying campaign or seasonal artwork. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.

Structures

Explore Related Apparel Packaging

Folded shirts are on Custom Shirt Boxes; footwear on Custom Shoe Boxes; clothing shipping on Custom Clothing Boxes. All apparel formats sit under Apparel & Fashion Packaging.

FAQ

Apparel Box FAQs

What are apparel boxes?

They are printed folding cartons sized to lightweight apparel and accessories such as ties, scarves, socks and underwear, for retail or gift presentation.

Are apparel boxes suitable for shipping by themselves?

Not automatically. They are folding cartons. Parcel shipping depends on the board, packed product and any outer shipping package; for a shipping box see Custom Clothing Boxes.

How should the box size be determined?

Use the item's dimensions in its packed, folded state, including tissue or inserts where applicable.

Can you make tie boxes?

Yes. Tie boxes are sized to the folded or rolled tie, with a window option to show the pattern.

Can the carton hold multiple pieces?

Yes, for sets, with board, depth and packed weight confirmed from the actual configuration.

Can windows be added?

Yes, where compatible with the chosen structure and presentation. See Window Packaging Boxes.

Which tuck structure do apparel boxes use?

The tuck format is selected for the product and packing method and confirmed on the dieline.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Complimentary sample kits ship within two business days; the customer covers shipping. A pre-production sample can also be packed with your item.

What is the minimum order and lead time?

Orders start at 500 units from $1.25 per unit. Standard production is 7 days from approved proof once the final specification is confirmed, with rush production available on request.