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SeasonEnds · January 14th, 2008

I have been searching for reasonable custom packaging and am upset with the prices. I know that these posts are all over the forum, but lets get the information all in one place. Take the poll above and tell us what you use! If you use custom packaging, is it worth it? Does anyone know of any impressive DIY solutions? If not, why don't we develop a few. Lets say that time is not a factor, but money is. How would you go about making your packaging look just right? Thanks for the input!

Rummy · January 14th, 2008

so far im trialing a packaging technique similar to a canister except using a friends newspaper wrapper its a funny idea not too sure how successful it will be atm just got it wrapped, leaving it for a couple days to see if there is any damage to the tee.

would like to hear other suggestions of original packaging techniques

Mymil · January 14th, 2008

I stick each shirt in a poly bag, which then goes in a TyVek mailing bag. I'm not completely satisfied with this, but I can't afford anything else...

If you have a printing press, you can print on shipping materials. I know David of SEIBEI tried out printing on Kraft paper envelopes; I'm not sure what ink he used. The print held up well, but the envelopes got some tears.

A very clever and thematic packaging I've heard of is from Johnny Cupcakes, who packages tees in custom-made cupcake mix boxes (which surely costs money). I think I've seen somebody else who ships t-shirts in pizza boxes, and somebody else who ships them in cans.

Do you have a theme for your t-shirts? What niche are you targeting? Because that could help spark some creative solutions.

AustinJeff · January 14th, 2008

I am currently on a quest to find the most eco-friendly packaging options. The leading candidate is currently Eco Poly Jacket, though I haven't done any testing yet.

SeasonEnds · January 21st, 2008

I use black gloss boxes with vinyl stickers, btw.

SeasonEnds · January 25th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Mymil


	A very clever and thematic packaging I've heard of is from Johnny Cupcakes, who packages tees in custom-made cupcake mix boxes (which surely costs money).

I know what you are talking about. I'm sure they are decently expensive per box. He even sells a black matte gable box with his logo foil imprinted on them. He probably only sells them for .50-.60 cents more than he pays for them, though

Irpud · February 17th, 2008

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Originally Posted by SeasonEnds


	I use black gloss boxes with vinyl stickers, btw.

Can you post pics of this?

Sounds interesting.

SeasonEnds · February 17th, 2008

I will take a picture of this when I get my camera. It's just a black gloss box from us box with a vinyl sticker in the middle.

wormil · February 20th, 2008

I'm in the process of deciding what packaging to use. Is anyone using a weather resistant, self sealing bag that I could send through the mail? Individual shirts will probably be mailed in a roll. Basically I want an all in one solution.

Shredder Dog · July 10th, 2008

I'm also looking for eco-friendly packaging. I don't want to use petroleum-based plastics. I want something recyclable. I am leaning towards Globe Guard boxes.

Reference:
Globe Guard Products

Paul

CUSTOM UK · July 10th, 2008

Hi. The primary purpose of any sort of packaging, is to protect the contents, so that they arrive on your customer's doorstep in one piece.

Currenly I use polythene bags, which I then put inside a plastic mailing sack. It's not particularly eco friendly, but it serves a function.

I also despatch mugs in a purpose made polystyrene box, as it was the only thing I could find, that allowed them to get to their destination in one piece.

I have yet to find a suitable alternative, that is practical and affordable.

Shredder Dog · July 10th, 2008

Hi Will, I think we are all in the same boat. I saw this company in the UK that offers polythene envelopes. This looks like a pretty good alternative. Just wish we could get them here in the USA.

Polythene Envelope Company Ltd

Paul

SimplyTopUK · January 10th, 2009

Brown envelope, but its going to get improved soon.

Tshirt Terrorist · January 18th, 2009

I use a standard yellow padded envelope with a vinyl sticker...
affordable, for a start-up, plus I mail from South Africa and I don't want to get too brandy... sometimes our post office workers get trigger happy...

but as my brand name is "Tshirt Terrorist" and my shipping parcel ends up looking like a little letter bomb, I am stoked

TT

Aquille · March 8th, 2010

I'm looking at the bags in standard (9-12" wide)
there are different gauge values. what value would you recomend for T-shirts and jumpers? is 120 gauge bag strong enough? (this poly bag will be placed in a mailing bag of course)

thanks in advance

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