Custom lingerie boxes are shallow, garment-sized cartons that hold a folded set flat so the fabric stays smooth, and present it like a gift when the customer opens it. TBPB prints them to your size with no minimum order, and if you bring a written quote for the same specs, we beat it.
Why lingerie needs its own box shape
A bra set, a slip or a bodysuit is light, soft and easy to crease. The box has to be shallow enough that nothing shifts around, yet deep enough that the garment is not crushed when the lid closes. Most lingerie sits well in a box about 1 to 2 inches deep. Anything taller than that invites tissue padding to fill the gap, which is fine, but it costs you the clean look of a fitted box.
The outside also has to behave in two settings. On a shelf, it should look like a product. In a mailer or a hallway, it should look like a plain parcel. If privacy matters to your customers, keep the logo small and the outer print quiet, then save the colour and pattern for the inside of the lid.
Closure and construction options
A two-piece box with a lift-off lid gives the most traditional gift reveal. A one-piece tuck-style carton is leaner and ships flat. A box with a magnetic or ribbon closure belongs in the rigid category rather than a folding carton, so mention it early if that is the look you want and we will point you to the right construction. For most boutique and online brands, a lidded folding carton with a printed interior hits the balance.
Board, print and finishing
Folding-carton paperboard in the 16 to 24 pt range gives a smooth printing surface and enough stiffness for a flat garment. White board suits bright, clean colours; black or deep colours show best with a matte or soft-touch coating, which also hides fingerprints. Foil stamping and embossing on the logo give a restrained luxury look without making the box heavy. Pantone matching helps when your brand colour has to match your swing tags and tissue.
Sizing the box
Fold the garment the way you want the customer to see it, then measure length, width and stack height. Allow about 1/8 inch of clearance per side for the walls and a little extra in height so the lid closes without pressing on the fabric. If you use tissue, include its thickness in the measurement.
- Style: two-piece lidded carton or one-piece tuck carton
- Board: folding-carton paperboard, 16 to 24 pt range
- Typical depth: roughly 1 to 2 inches for a folded set
- Print: CMYK or Pantone, outside and inside of the lid
- Finishes: matte, soft-touch, foil, embossing, spot UV
- Quantity: no minimum order
What to pair it with
Lining the base with custom tissue paper protects the fabric and adds a branded layer. A belly band around the box is a cheaper way to carry your logo if you want to buy plain boxes in volume and still brand the shelf. Brands wanting a fabric lining can look at satin lined boxes. For shipping to customers, put the box inside our mailer boxes, and see the full custom retail packaging range for similar formats.
Send the folded garment dimensions and the quantity, even if it is one box, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom lingerie boxes?
No. There is no minimum order, so a new label can order a single box to check the fit and finish before committing to a run. The price-beat guarantee applies whatever the quantity.
What size should a lingerie box be?
Fold the garment as the customer should see it and measure length, width and height. Add about 1/8 inch per side, plus a little height so the lid does not press on the fabric. Most folded sets sit well in a box roughly 1 to 2 inches deep.
Can lingerie boxes be made discreet for shipping?
Yes. Keep the outer print quiet, with a small logo or none, and put colour and pattern inside the lid. For delivery, many brands also ship the box inside a plain mailer so nothing on the package suggests the contents.
Do you make magnetic or rigid lingerie boxes?
This product is a folding paperboard carton, not a rigid box. If you want a magnetic closure or a thick rigid wall, tell us when you request the quote and we will point you to the right construction for that style.
What finish works best on a black lingerie box?
Matte or soft-touch coating gives black a deep, even look and hides fingerprints. Add foil stamping on the logo for contrast. Gloss on a dark box shows every scuff, so we generally steer away from it for this use.
Should I put tissue paper inside?
Tissue protects the fabric from rubbing against the board and adds a branded reveal. If you plan to use it, include its folded thickness in your measurements so the lid closes cleanly without pressing on the garment.
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