Custom bedding packaging is printed packaging made for linens: sheet sets, pillowcases, duvet covers, blankets, throws and pillows, in boxes, sleeves or mailer-style cartons. TBPB makes it to your artwork with no minimum order, and if you hold a written quote for the same specs we will look to beat it under our price-beat guarantee.
Bedding is soft, bulky and easy to get wrong
Linens are the opposite of the usual box problem. Nothing breaks, but the product is soft and compressible, so it refuses to hold a fixed size. A folded queen sheet set measures one thing on a table and another after it has been pressed into a box. Get the sizing wrong and the lid bows open on the shelf, or the product slides around loose in a carton that is too big. The right approach is to fold the product the way you want customers to see it, press it lightly to its resting height and measure that. Add roughly 1/8 inch of clearance per side, and a bit more in height if you stack a pillowcase on top.
Choosing the structure
For retail shelves, a folding carton with a lid and base, or a sleeve around a thin tray, shows the brand and keeps the folded set flat. A window in the lid lets shoppers see the fabric color and weave, which matters when texture is the selling point. For direct-to-consumer shipping, a mailer-style box in corrugated, such as E-flute for a light set or B-flute for something denser, protects against crush and moisture in transit, and you can print the inside as well as the outside. Our mailer boxes are the natural starting point for that. A thicker comforter or pillow is usually compressed in a poly bag before it goes in a box, so measure it after compression and plan the box around the bag.
Print and finish: the fabric should be the star
Bedding sells on touch and calm, so the box should feel quiet. Printing runs in CMYK or Pantone-matched brand colors. Matte or soft-touch lamination suits linen and cotton brands, and a single color on kraft board suits a natural, organic story. Foil can mark a name on the lid, but heavy decoration tends to fight a soft product. Print the care instructions, thread count, fiber type and size on a panel, because bedding shoppers compare those details. Consider where the product sits when it lands on a shelf, and keep the key information on the front-facing panel.
Fiber-content and care labeling rules vary by market. TBPB prints the artwork you supply, so check required wording with your own adviser.
Pairing it with shipping supplies
If the box is going to a customer’s home, an outer ecommerce carton and branded tape finish the experience. Look at our ecommerce boxes and custom packaging tape for that, and browse the custom retail packaging category for shelf-ready styles.
- Lid and base boxes, sleeves with trays, and mailer-style cartons
- Folding carton, kraft board or corrugated, depending on shipping needs
- Optional window to show fabric color and texture
- CMYK or Pantone printing; matte, soft-touch or gloss finishes
- Sized to the folded or compressed product
Send the folded dimensions of your set, how it ships and the quantity, even if it is one, and we will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom bedding packaging?
No. TBPB has no minimum order. You can order one box to test the fit with a folded sheet set or order thousands for a full range. We draw the dieline from the folded size you send and quote it.
How do I measure a sheet set or duvet cover for a box?
Fold the item the way a customer will see it, press it lightly to its resting height and measure length, width and height. Add about 1/8 inch of clearance per side. Soft goods change size when pressed, so measure after packing.
What box type is best for shipping bedding?
A mailer-style box in corrugated is the usual choice for home delivery. E-flute is fine for light sets, and B-flute handles denser items. For shelf sales, a lid-and-base carton or a sleeve with a tray prints cleanly and stays flat.
Can bedding boxes have a window?
Yes. A window shows the fabric color and weave and often helps a sale. We place it away from folds to protect lid strength. For shipped orders, put the box in an outer carton, because a window can be crushed in transit.
How should I pack a thick comforter or pillow?
Most are compressed in a poly bag before boxing. Measure the compressed size, then plan the box around the bag with a little clearance. Do not size to the fluffy, uncompressed item, or the lid will bow.
Can you print care instructions and fiber content?
Yes, we print the artwork you supply, including care symbols, fiber content and size details. Required labeling varies by market, so confirm the wording with your own adviser. Leave a clean panel and avoid fold lines for key text.
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