Hoodie Packaging Options

LDPE polybag, 40 micron minimum for hoodies (below that tears in transit). Resealable adhesive strip standard. Suffocation warning printed by law in EU, UK and US. Options: transparent (cheapest, shows the hoodie), frosted (premium feel), branded print (add setup cost of ~$150 per artwork).

• Main brand hangtag — 300–400 gsm coated card, string-tied or plastic loop.
• Care / composition tag — required for retail; usually flipside of main tag.
• Story tag — sustainability, materials, brand narrative (optional).
• Attachment — cotton string ($0.02), plastic hang-tag loop ($0.01), safety pin ($0.03).

Hoodie folded around a printed insert card, wrapped with branded ribbon or paper band, sealed in a clear polybag. Standard for higher-price streetwear ($40+ retail). Adds 3–5 days to bulk timeline and $0.30–0.60 per unit. Speeds DC receiving — the hoodie is shelf-ready out of the carton.

Rigid two-piece box, magnetic-close mailer or corrugated shipping box branded outside and in. Cost range $1.50 (basic corrugated) to $4.00 (foil-stamped rigid). Best for direct-to-consumer premium brands where the unboxing is part of the product. MOQ typically 500–1,000 boxes.

• Carton weight ≤ 15 kg — most 3PL contracts penalise heavier cartons.
• Barcode on polybag AND hangtag — DC scans both.
• Size ratio label on every master carton.
• GS1 SSCC label if EDI-integrated retailer.

• Sub-40µ polybag on heavyweight hoodies — tears on the belt.
• Missing suffocation warning — refused at EU / US customs.
• No barcode on individual unit — DC returns pallet.