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Custom Apparel Packaging for Private Label Clothing Brands

Poly Bags, Mailers, Tissue Paper & Shipping Boxes

From garment poly bags and branded mailers to tissue paper and shipping cartons, Minghang supports custom apparel packaging as part of the private label clothing production process.

We help brands coordinate packaging size, material, printing, labeling and packing requirements with the garment order before bulk production.

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Why Apparel Packaging Matters

Packaging protects garments during storage, transport and fulfillment while also providing an important touchpoint for brand presentation.

Product protection: Inner bags help keep garments clean and organized before retail or fulfillment, while outer mailers and cartons provide additional protection during transportation.
Brand presentation: Logos, colors, stickers, tissue paper and printed packaging can be coordinated with labels and hang tags to create a consistent visual identity.
Retail & fulfillment requirements: Barcodes, SKU labels, carton marks and packing formats can be prepared according to the requirements of the brand, retailer, 3PL or fulfillment provider.
Material selection: Packaging materials should be selected according to garment type, shipment method, required protection, branding needs, cost and destination-market requirements.

At Minghang, packaging is coordinated together with apparel production so garment folding, bag size, labeling, carton quantity and shipment requirements can be reviewed before bulk packing.

Poly Bags (Inner Packaging)

Poly bags are the first layer of protection for your garment — keeping it clean, dry, and ready for retail or unboxing. The material you choose affects clarity, softness, and eco-positioning.

PP (Polypropylene) Bag
Features:
- PP bags generally provide a clear, crisp appearance and a relatively firm hand feel compared with many PE bags.
Advantages:
- Suitable for garments where product visibility and neat retail presentation are important. PP can support clear printed logos, warning text and other basic packaging information.
Considerations:
- PP is generally less flexible than PE and may become more brittle under certain low-temperature conditions. Thickness, closure type and printing requirements should be confirmed according to the garment and packing method.
Best for:
- T-shirts, shirts, lightweight apparel and retail packaging where high visibility is preferred.
Recycled-Content PE Bag
Features:
- Recycled-content PE packaging incorporates a specified proportion of recycled polyethylene, depending on the material supplier and packaging requirements.
Advantages:

It can provide many of the practical characteristics of conventional PE packaging while supporting brands that want to increase recycled material content in their packaging program.
Considerations:
- Appearance, clarity, color and mechanical performance can vary according to recycled content and film specification. Any recycled-content claim should be supported by applicable supplier documentation where required.
Best for:
- Apparel brands looking to incorporate recycled-content packaging while retaining a conventional flexible polybag format.
PE （Polyethylene）
Features:
- Softest hand-feel of all poly bag materials — closest to fabric touch.
- Slightly lower clarity than PP — a subtle frosted look offering gentle privacy.
- Excellent tear resistance and flexibility — stretches and rebounds without breaking.
- Recycled LDPE (post-consumer) options available for eco-conscious brand positioning.
Limitations:
- Slightly higher cost than PP.
- Less clarity than PP — if "full visibility" is the core requirement, PP is the better choice.
CPE (Chlorinated Polyethylene)
Features:
- CPE packaging can provide a soft, matte or frosted appearance and is used for selected apparel packaging applications.
  
  Material feel, thickness, transparency and performance depend on the specific film specification supplied for the project.
  
  Because material availability and cost vary by supplier, CPE packaging should be evaluated according to the required appearance, order quantity and packing requirements rather than treated as a universal upgrade over PE.

Closure Types

Adhesive Strip
Features:
- An adhesive strip is applied to the bag flap so the packaging can be closed quickly during garment packing.
- Permanent and resealable adhesive systems may be available depending on the bag specification.
Advantages:
- Simple and efficient for bulk packing
- Suitable for many standard garment polybags
- Requires minimal additional hardware
Considerations:
- Adhesive performance depends on the adhesive system, storage conditions and surface cleanliness. If tamper-evident packaging is required, it should be specified separately.
Zip-Lock / Resealable Closure
Features:
- Suitable for garments that may be stored, returned, reorganized or repeatedly accessed before final use.
Considerations:
- Zip-lock construction generally requires more material and processing than a simple adhesive-flap bag, so cost and MOQ should be confirmed according to the specification.

Shipping Mailers (Outer Packaging)

Shipping mailers are the outer layer — the first thing your customer sees at the doorstep. Material choice affects durability, brand impact, and eco-story.

PE Mailer
Features:
- PE mailers are lightweight flexible shipping bags commonly used for e-commerce apparel shipments.
- They can provide good moisture resistance and support custom printing, shipping labels and adhesive closures.
Considerations:
- Puncture and tear resistance depend on film thickness, garment contents and transportation conditions. Recycled-content PE options may also be evaluated depending on supplier availability.
Kraft Paper Mailer
Material:
- Kraft paper in selected weights and constructions. FSC-certified or recycled-content paper options may be sourced where available and required.
Features:
- Natural paper appearance
- Suitable for printed logos, stickers and selected branding treatments
- Can provide an alternative to flexible plastic mailers for suitable shipment conditions
Considerations:
- Moisture resistance is generally lower than plastic mailers unless additional barrier treatments are used
- Coatings, adhesives, laminates and printing can affect recyclability
- FSC or recycled-content claims should only be used when supported by the applicable material documentation
Custom Tissue Paper
Print Options:
- Single-color logos, repeat patterns and selected custom-print layouts.
Features:
- Adds an additional branding layer inside boxes or mailers
- Can help separate or wrap folded garments
- Works well with stickers, cards and other packaging components
Considerations:
- Tissue paper provides presentation and light wrapping rather than structural protection
- Paper thickness, printing coverage and ink selection affect cost and appearance
- Recycled-content or certified paper options may be evaluated where available
Best for:
- E-commerce apparel, gift packaging, premium collections and branded unboxing presentations.
Outer Shipping Cartons
Material:
- Corrugated cartons are used to consolidate and protect finished garments during transportation from the factory to warehouses, distributors or fulfillment centers.
  
  Carton specifications can include:
  
  3-ply or 5-ply corrugated construction, carton marks, style numbers, PO numbers, quantity information, destination labels and selected custom printing.
  
  Carton size and strength should be selected according to garment quantity, packed weight, shipping method and warehouse requirements.
Features:
- Outer cartons are used for bulk shipping — protecting the entire batch from factory to warehouse or FBA.
- Customizable printing — cartons are brand touchpoints visible throughout the logistics chain and in warehouses.
- Standardized dimensions (customizable) — convenient for pallet stacking and container loading.
Common Size Reference:
- 40×30×30cm，50×40×40cm，60×50×50cm， 60x35x35cm, 60x40x35cm
- Actual carton dimensions are confirmed according to the packed garment size and shipping requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PE and CPE packaging bags?

PE is one of the most common flexible packaging materials used for garments and is available in different levels of transparency, thickness and softness.

CPE has a different material structure and is commonly selected for certain matte or frosted packaging applications.

Neither is universally better. The right option depends on the required appearance, flexibility, thickness, quantity and supplier specification.

How do I choose between an adhesive-strip bag and a zip-lock bag?

Adhesive-strip bags are suitable for efficient bulk packing and standard retail or shipping applications.

Zip-lock bags are resealable and may be useful when garments need to be opened and closed repeatedly during storage, returns, travel or fulfillment.

Cost, bag thickness and closure requirements should be evaluated together with the garment and packing process.

Are kraft paper mailers waterproof?

Standard kraft paper mailers are not inherently waterproof.

Coatings or barrier layers can improve resistance to moisture, but performance depends on the specific construction and should not automatically be treated as equivalent to plastic mailers.

If the shipment may be exposed to significant moisture, the complete packaging system should be evaluated according to the required level of protection.

Do outer cartons need custom printing?

No. Custom printing is optional.

For many B2B shipments, simple carton marks containing the style number, PO number, quantity, size range or destination information may be sufficient.

Brand logos or additional printed information can be added when required by the brand, warehouse or distribution program.

What information do you need to develop custom apparel packaging?

Please provide the garment type, folded garment dimensions, order quantity, preferred packaging style, logo or artwork, printing requirements and any retailer, warehouse or fulfillment specifications.

If you do not yet know the final packaging size, we can review the garment dimensions and packing method during product development before the bulk packaging is ordered.

Can I review the packaging before bulk production?

Yes. Depending on the packaging type, you may review a digital artwork proof, material reference or physical sample before bulk production.

Key details such as dimensions, material, thickness, printing, logo placement, closure type and labeling requirements should be confirmed before the bulk packaging order is placed.

Can packaging be matched with my labels and hang tags?

Yes. Packaging can be coordinated with your main labels, care labels, hang tags, stickers and other branding components to create a consistent visual identity across the apparel collection.

Logo usage, colors, typography, materials and finishing can be reviewed together during product development.

Where possible, we recommend confirming these branding components during sampling before bulk garment production begins.

Can you prepare packaging for my warehouse, 3PL, or Amazon FBA shipment?

Yes. We can coordinate packaging and labeling according to the destination requirements provided by your warehouse, 3PL or fulfillment program.

This may include carton marks, SKU labels, barcodes, individual polybags, carton quantities and other packing instructions.

Because fulfillment requirements can change, the brand should provide the current specifications before bulk packing begins so they can be reviewed and incorporated into the production plan.