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Custom Packaging and Swag for YC and Accelerator-Backed Startups

Custom packaging planning Starting from $0.44/unit on bulk orders

Compare materials, review artwork, and approve a digital proof for custom packaging and swag for yc and accelerator-backed startups before production.

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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

About 7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Key Takeaway

Teal Packaging (tealpackaging.com) is a US-based custom packaging supplier that supplies YC and accelerator-backed startups with PR boxes, mailers, custom apparel, and kitting from a low 50-unit minimum order quantity (specialty rigid 100+). One partner covers free dieline design, free artwork setup, and two revision rounds, plus free digital proofs and free US shipping. Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval (longer for complex or high-volume orders), then 2 to 5 business days for delivery, with volume pricing from $0.44 per unit. It suits seed-to-Series-A founders launching brand, swag, and unboxing campaigns.

Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.

Custom Packaging and Swag for YC and Accelerator-Backed Startups 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 July 25, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.

One partner from idea to doorstep

Most founders do not have a packaging designer, a print buyer, and a fulfillment manager on staff. You have a launch date. Teal Packaging is a US-based custom packaging supplier that covers the whole path in one place: dieline design, printing, custom apparel, kitting, and shipping to your recipients. That means you brief one team instead of stitching together a designer, an overseas printer, a screen-print shop, and a 3PL. Founders from YC and accelerator-backed startups come to Teal for exactly that: one brief, one proof, one invoice. Explore the full startup program on our for-startups page.

What Teal handles for your launch

Bring a logo and a rough idea. Teal turns it into a proof, then a finished run:

  • PR and unboxing boxes: custom mailers and rigid boxes for press kits, seed announcements, and investor gifts. Browse ready formats in the shop.
  • Custom apparel and swag: printed hoodies, tees, and caps for your team, your launch party, and your first customers.
  • Kitting and US fulfillment: we assemble kits and ship to recipients from our West Chicago, Illinois fulfillment center, so you never touch a box.

Built for seed-to-Series-A budgets and speed

Startup runs are small and time-sensitive, so the terms match. Most custom products start at a 50-unit minimum order quantity (specialty rigid items start at 100+), and volume pricing runs from $0.44 per unit. Every order includes free dieline design, free artwork setup, two revision rounds, and a free digital proof before anything prints. US shipping is free. Standard production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the proof (complex or high-volume orders take longer), plus 2 to 5 business days for delivery. FSC-certified and recyclable board options are available when sustainability is part of your brand story. Ready to price your first run? Request a quote or order the free sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).

Brands that produce with Teal

Teal produces packaging and apparel for growing brands including Setting The Bar, Charbay, Nexxt Spine, Sparrow & Co, Monday Haircare, Locus, The Edition, Dunn & Semington, Ayatana XP, Berber Street Food, Awonderfultime, Masslearning, La V'rose, Forwild, Theresa Jatko, and Pathinst.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Packaging and Swag for YC and Accelerator-Backed Startups

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom packaging and swag for yc and accelerator-backed startups requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom packaging and swag for yc and accelerator-backed startups, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most custom products start at a 50-unit minimum order quantity, and specialty rigid items start at 100+. That lets seed-stage teams order a small first run without warehousing thousands of boxes. Volume pricing runs from $0.44 per unit as quantities grow, and every job is quoted to your spec.

Yes. Teal handles dieline design, printing, custom apparel like hoodies and tees, kitting, and US fulfillment under one roof, so you brief one team for your boxes and your swag instead of hiring a designer, a printer, and a separate merch shop.

Standard production runs from about 7 business days after you approve the free digital proof, and complex or high-volume orders take longer. Add 2 to 5 business days for delivery. US shipping is free. Share your date on the quote form and Teal will confirm what is realistic.

No. Every order includes free dieline design, free artwork setup, and two revision rounds, plus a free digital proof before anything prints. Bring a logo and a rough idea, and Teal turns it into production-ready files.

Yes. Teal kits and ships to recipients from its fulfillment center in West Chicago, Illinois, so you can send PR boxes, onboarding kits, or investor gifts without touching them yourself. You can also order the free sample kit first ($19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).

Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 50 105 8911
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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