Custom Shirt Boxes

From $1.25 / unit

500 units minimum · 7 days from approved proof

Custom shirt boxes are printed folding cartons sized around a folded T-shirt, polo or dress shirt, with panels for size, fit, care and brand. Packaging Dock builds them as tuck-end cartons with tissue, bands or inserts where needed, and ships them flat across the USA.

Sized to the folded shirt
Panels for size, fit and care
Tissue, band or insert options
Window option to show print or color
500 units minimum · 7-day standard production

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Custom t-shirt box in navy rigid paperboard with a magnetic lift-lid closure, shown open with a folded garment wrapped in patterned tissue paper and an included note card, plus a second closed box alongside.

Product Details

Overview & Specifications

What Are Custom Shirt Boxes?

Custom shirt boxes are retail folding cartons for one folded shirt or a small shirt set. Many ready-made gift shirt boxes are two-piece pop-up boxes in fixed sizes; a custom shirt box is cut to the folded shirt and printed with the brand.

Custom shirt boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Apparel & Fashion Packaging.

What it has to do

What a Folded Shirt Needs from Its Box

A folded shirt needs a carton cut to its fold, a depth that suits the fabric weight, panels that show size and fit at a glance, an interior that keeps the fold and a way to show the print. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.

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A Carton Cut to the Fold
Brands fold shirts to different sizes. The carton is sized to the shirt as it is folded for sale, with tissue or a band included.
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Depth
Depth for the Fabric Weight
A light tee and a heavyweight shirt fold to different heights. Depth is set from the heaviest fabric in the line so the shirt is not crushed.
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Size
Size and Fit at a Glance
Shoppers look for size first. A size panel or end-panel label is planned so it shows on the shelf.
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An Interior That Keeps the Fold
Tissue, a paper band or an insert keeps the fold neat until the box is opened.
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A Way to Show the Print
A die-cut window shows the graphic or color. See Window Packaging Boxes.

Custom Shirt Box vs Ready-Made Gift Shirt Box

Choose a custom shirt box for a branded carton sized to your fold and a ready-made gift shirt box for a plain stock box. The table compares the two.

Attribute	Custom Shirt Box	Ready-Made Gift Shirt Box
Size	Cut to your folded shirt	Fixed stock sizes
Structure	Tuck-end folding carton	Often a two-piece box
Print	Your brand, inside and out	Usually plain
Minimum	500 units	Varies by supplier

For ties, scarves and socks see Apparel Boxes; for shipping see Custom Clothing Boxes.

Custom Shirt Box Specifications

Custom shirt boxes are specified around the folded shirt, carton depth and interior. Review the specifications below to plan the carton.

Specification	Available Configuration
Product Type	Folding carton for folded shirts and T-shirts
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 shirt and any tissue or band
Board	Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated
Interior	Tissue, band or insert where required
Window / Cutout	Optional, to show print or color
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

What Size Shirt Box Do I Need?

Fold the shirt as it will be sold, add tissue or a band, and measure length, width and height. Check both the smallest and largest garment sizes and the heaviest fabric that will share one box. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline for the selected construction.

Measurement	What to Record
Folded shirt	Length and width as folded for sale
Height	Folded height of the heaviest fabric
Size range	Smallest and largest sizes that share the box
Extras	Tissue, band, hang tag or card

Pack the Smallest and Largest Sizes

Pack the smallest and the largest size in the heaviest fabric and close the carton. Check the fold, that the tucks close flat and that the small size does not shift.

What to Check Before Bulk Production

Review packed samples with the smallest and largest shirts and final artwork. Record the approved size and interior on the signed-off sample.

If the sample shows	Review before approval
Lid bulges over the shirt	Increase depth
Fold shifts in the box	Add a band or insert
Size label hard to find	Move it to an end or front panel

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

Customization

Customize Your Custom Shirt Boxes

Custom shirt boxes are customized around four choices: fold size, depth, size labeling and interior. Start with the fold, because it sets the carton size.

Fold Size

Choose one fold for the line so one box size serves the most garments.

Depth

Set depth from the heaviest fabric in the range.

Size Labeling

Print size on the box or leave a panel for a size sticker.

Interior

Add tissue, a band or an insert to keep the fold.

Ordering

How to Order Custom Shirt Boxes

Ordering custom shirt 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.

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Request a Quote
Share the folded shirt size, fabric weight, size range, window choice, quantity and print preferences. Packaging Dock typically responds to quote requests within 24 hours.
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Confirm the Size and Dieline
Inside size, depth and board are developed around the folded shirt. Packaging Dock then provides a custom dieline with the size panel and any window marked.
03
Approve the Artwork and Proof
Artwork is prepared on the dieline with free design support available. The proof is reviewed for size labeling, print 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.
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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: Pre-production samples can be packed with your smallest and largest folded shirts before the full production run.

Uses

Who Uses Custom Shirt Boxes?

Custom shirt boxes are used by apparel brands, band and event merch sellers, print-on-demand shops and corporate gift programs selling folded shirts in a branded carton.

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Apparel Brands
T-shirts and polos sold boxed in stores. Plan for a size panel visible on the shelf.
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Merch and Event Sellers
Band, team and event shirts. Plan for one box across sizes.
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Corporate Gifts and Uniforms
Branded shirts for staff or clients. More under Apparel & Fashion Packaging.
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Gift and Seasonal Shirts
Holiday and gift editions. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.

Structures

Explore Related Apparel Packaging

Accessories are on Apparel Boxes; footwear on Custom Shoe Boxes; shipping on Custom Clothing Boxes. All apparel formats sit under Apparel & Fashion Packaging.

FAQ

Custom Shirt Box FAQs

What are custom shirt boxes?

They are printed folding cartons sized to a folded T-shirt or shirt, with panels for size, fit, care and brand.

How do I size a T-shirt box?

Fold the shirt as it will be sold, add tissue or a band, and measure. Check the smallest and largest sizes and the heaviest fabric that share the box.

Is a custom shirt box the same as a gift shirt box?

No. Ready-made gift shirt boxes are usually plain two-piece boxes in fixed sizes; a custom shirt box is cut to your fold and printed.

Can one box fit several shirt sizes?

One box can serve several sizes when fit remains acceptable across the range. Otherwise use two box sizes.

Can the shirt print show through the box?

Yes, with a die-cut window. See Window Packaging Boxes.

Are shirt boxes suitable for shipping by themselves?

Not on their own. A shirt box is a retail carton; for parcel delivery it goes inside an outer box or uses a mailer such as Custom Clothing Boxes.

Which tuck structure do shirt boxes use?

The tuck format is selected for the shirt 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 shirt.

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.