Teal Packaging plans shirt boxes in bulk from MOQ 50, with 100+ specialty runs mapped to finished dimensions, material selection, closure, print coverage, inserts, packed weight, case count, and pallet handling. Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days, while specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks, based on the specification.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Shirt Boxes in Bulk for Apparel and Merch Programs from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated August 23, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Plan shirt boxes in bulk around the folded pack
Shirt boxes in bulk help apparel programs, merchandise runs, event kits, and fulfillment teams plan a repeatable presentation around the packed garment. Start with the folded shirt, the number of pieces in each box, and the way the box will be filled. Share finished dimensions, packed product weight, case count, pallet handling needs, quantity, and in-hands date. These inputs guide the structure, material choice, closure, print coverage, insert plan, and freight setup.
A shirt program may need a tuck box, a sleeve, a lid format, or another specified structure. The opening routine and folded pack determine the choice. A window can show the garment or a label area, while a no-window panel can leave more room for artwork. Teal can organize those decisions into a production brief without adding an unsupported measurement or numeric material grade.
Specification choices for apparel quantities
List the finished length, width, and height of the folded shirt or garment pack, including clearance for tissue, an insert, or a size card. State the packed product weight for the fullest version and identify how many boxes belong in each case. If multiple shirt sizes or garment versions use the same structure, list the packed weight, quantity, and case count for each version.
Material planning can include paperboard, corrugated board, kraft looks, coated surfaces, or uncoated surfaces. The material selection should follow the artwork direction, print coverage, closure, insert, packing method, and quantity. Teal will not add a numeric board grade or an unprovided handling claim. Share whether the box needs a window or no-window panel and identify which panels need artwork.
Closure, insert, and print coverage
Closure selection should follow how the folded garment enters and leaves the box. A tuck closure can keep a flat-packed box compact. A sleeve can add a separate outer panel. A lift-off lid can establish a different opening routine. If an insert is needed, state whether it holds a size card, separates items, or creates a defined presentation area. Include the insert count and loading routine in the quote brief.
Print coverage may stay on one panel or extend across selected exterior panels. Send the artwork status so working files and final files remain distinct. If you already have a dieline, include it with the finished dimensions. If you do not, share the closure, insert, window or no-window choice, print coverage, packed product weight, and case count. Teal keeps stored dielines for fast repeat runs when the same structure returns.
Quantity planning from 50 to 25,000 plus
The MOQ is a planning starting point, not a universal cost rule. Teal can plan many eligible shirt-box configurations from 50 units. Specialty material, finish, insert, or structure work is planned from 100+ specialty units because the production route may change. Larger runs can spread setup and freight over more boxes, while case count, pallet handling, and delivery timing still need to match the apparel program.
| Tier | planning note |
|---|---|
| 50 | Starting MOQ for many eligible shirt-box configurations |
| 100+ specialty | Planning point for specialty material, finish, insert, or structure needs |
| 500 | Small apparel or merchandise run with pack details and case count defined |
| 1,000 | Repeatable quantity for an event, store program, or scheduled run |
| 5,000 | Volume planning with pallet handling and freight mapped early |
| 10,000 | Larger run with artwork panels, case count, and delivery timing aligned |
| 25,000+ | High-volume planning that may call for staged delivery and storage coordination |
For qualifying structures, planning can start from about $0.44 per unit at volume, but that is not a universal price. The final quote follows finished dimensions, material choice, closure, print coverage, insert, quantity, source, and freight plan.
Free US shipping is available for planned orders, and pallet freight is available at volume. A planned quote can show how boxes are packed by case, how pallets are handled, and whether staged delivery fits the in-hands date. This keeps the quantity decision tied to the actual apparel program.
Production timing and source routing
Teal Packaging is a US company with TWO production facilities, West Chicago, Illinois and Guangzhou. The production manager routes by spec. Finished dimensions, material selection, closure, print coverage, insert, packed weight, quantity, pallet handling, and timing guide the source plan. An order is not promised as US-produced. The route is selected from the actual brief and requested delivery window.
Eligible in-house work may run in about 7 business days. Specialty imported work may take about 12 weeks. These are planning ranges only, never guarantees. Rush work can carry a 7-25% premium depending on the job, source, available capacity, and requested timing. Share the in-hands date early so the production manager can compare a practical route.
What to send for a shirt-box quote
- Finished dimensions for the folded shirt or garment pack, including clearance for an insert
- Quantity, packed product weight, case count, pallet handling details, and ship-to location
- Material selection, closure, insert, and window or no-window preference
- Print coverage, artwork status, and a dieline if you already have one
- In-hands date and any rush timing requirement
Request a quote with finished dimensions, quantity, in-hands date, and your dieline if you already have one. Add the closure, print coverage, insert, window or no-window choice, packed product weight, case count, and pallet handling plan. A complete brief gives Teal the inputs needed to plan a practical route.
Repeat runs for apparel programs
Apparel programs can return with a new garment size, an updated artwork panel, a different insert, or a changed delivery schedule. Keep the current finished dimensions, packed product weight, case count, and pallet plan together. If the closure or insert changes, call it out even when the box footprint stays the same. The new quote should follow the current brief.
Teal keeps stored dielines for fast repeat runs. A saved file gives the production manager a known starting point when the same dimensions and closure return. Material choice, print coverage, insert, quantity, freight, or in-hands date may still change the route. Each run is planned from current information and is not tied to an earlier price.
Related quantity paths
For a broader merchandise quantity path, compare branded merchandise. If the apparel program uses smaller formats or more than one box size, bulk small boxes can help organize the next quantity discussion.
Start with the folded garment
Shirt boxes in bulk are easier to quote when the request names finished dimensions, material selection, closure, print coverage, insert, window or no-window preference, packed product weight, case count, pallet handling, quantity, and in-hands date. Add a dieline if you already have one. Teal can map the brief to a source route, planning range, shipping option, and repeat-run path.
Send the folded dimensions, garment count, tissue or insert plan, and size mix with the quantity brief. Free US shipping is available for planned orders, and pallet freight is available at volume. The production manager will identify any open detail that affects the run, route, or timing.
