Hat Packaging is custom-printed paperboard packaging built for headwear brands shipping caps, beanies, and snapbacks direct to customers and onto retail shelves. We manufacture it in the US so your hats arrive holding their shape and your logo front and center.
A sturdy folding carton keeps a structured cap crown from crushing in transit, while full-color print turns the unboxing into a brand moment buyers remember. Use it for an ecommerce drop of limited-run dad hats, or as a shelf-ready box for a boutique selling embroidered beanies.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: reverse-tuck-end or auto-bottom carton
- Printing: full-color CMYK, print inside and outside
- Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss; optional window cutout
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Ecommerce headwear brands shipping caps and beanies
- Streetwear labels running limited hat drops
- Boutiques needing shelf-ready retail boxes
- Team and event merch with embroidered logos
Printing & Finishing
Start with full-color CMYK on the inside and outside, then add upgrades for Hat Packaging that fit headwear: soft-touch lamination for a premium feel, foil stamping for a logo crest, emboss/deboss for texture, spot UV for contrast, or a window cutout to preview the cap.
Why Order from Teal
We are a US-based manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, full-color CMYK, and an FSC-certified paper option. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order), and get a quote within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units. Specialty rigid setups start at 100 units.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Hat Packaging
Ordering custom hat packaging is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days

