Clothes Packaging Bags: Clear Garment Bags and Mailers for Clothing

Clothes packaging bags keep garments clean on the way to the customer and hide them from view in the post. Most clothing sellers use two: a clear inner bag that protects and presents the folded garment, and an opaque mailing bag that carries it through the post. Pack Solution stocks both layers, plus large clear polythene bags for bulky stock.

We do not sell hanging garment covers, suit bags or dress covers. Everything here is for folded clothing, which is how most online orders and shop stock are packed.

Quick Picks: Clothes Packaging Bags

These three cover most clothing orders, from a single T-shirt to a winter coat.

Best for clear garment bags inside the parcel

Transparent OPP Bags

Crystal clear, glossy polypropylene bags that keep folded clothing clean and on show.

• 10 sizes, 6.5 x 9" to 18 x 22"
• 10 x 14" to 14 x 17" suit folded T-shirts
• Packs of 100

From £2.50 ex VAT (£3.00 inc VAT)

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Best for everyday clothing postage bags

Grey Mailing Bags

Opaque grey polythene mailers with a self-seal strip and a water resistant outer.

• 16 sizes, 4 x 6" to 34 x 42"
• Self-seal, no tape needed
• Packs of 100, 50 or 25 by size

From £2.90 ex VAT (£3.48 inc VAT)

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Best for clothing mailing bags with your own branding

White Mailing Bags

Opaque white mailers with a clean finish that shows a label, sticker or handwritten address clearly.

• Five sizes, 9 x 12" to 17 x 22"
• Self-seal strip with 50mm lip
• Tamper evident, packs of 100

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• Transparent OPP Bags come in 10 sizes from 6.5 x 9" (165 x 230mm) to 18 x 22" (458 x 560mm), in packs of 100.
• OPP sizes 10 x 14" to 14 x 17" suit folded T-shirts and lightweight garments.
• Grey Mailing Bags come in 16 sizes from 4 x 6" (100 x 150mm) to 34 x 42" (850 x 1050mm).
• White and Hot Pink Mailing Bags come in five sizes from 9 x 12" (230 x 300mm) to 17 x 22" (430 x 560mm).
• Clear Polythene Bags are 24 x 36" or 25 x 36" in 100 gauge, in boxes of 500 or 1000.

Clothing Packaging Bags: Inner Bags and Outer Mailers

Clothing packaging works in two layers: a clear bag for the garment and an opaque bag for the journey. Each layer does a different job, so it helps to choose them separately.

A shop selling over the counter may only need the inner layer. An online seller needs both, because a clear bag on its own shows the contents and gives the garment no cover from rain or scuffs.

Some sellers skip the inner bag for cheap basics. That can work, but a clear bag costs little per order and stops a white T-shirt picking up marks from the inside of a mailer. It also makes returns easier to resell, since the garment comes back clean.

Clear Garment Bags for Folded Clothing

Clear garment bags protect folded clothing from dust and handling while letting the customer see the item straight away.

Transparent OPP Bags are made from oriented polypropylene, which gives a crystal clear, glossy finish. They work as clear plastic bags for clothes in a shop display, and as the inner layer inside a mailing bag or box. Many shops call them cellophane garment bags or cello bags, and in day-to-day use those names mean the same thing.

Sizing is simple. The 10 x 14" to 14 x 17" bags suit folded T-shirts and lightweight garments. The 15 x 20" and 18 x 22" bags take bulkier folded clothing and soft goods. The smaller sizes, from 6.5 x 9" to 9 x 12", suit accessories, swing tags, scarves folded small and printed cards that go in with the order.

Folding Clothes Into OPP Bags

1. Fold the garment to the size you want it to arrive in, with any tissue or card inside.
2. Pick the bag that fits the folded garment with a little room at the top.
3. Slide the garment in flat, so the front faces out.
4. Fold the open end under, or close it with a small sticker.
5. Place the bagged garment in its mailing bag or box.

Apparel poly bags like these also suit stockrooms, where each folded item stays clean until it is picked for an order. A small label with the size or SKU on the bag saves unfolding garments to check them.

Garment Mailing Bags for Posting Clothes

Garment mailing bags are opaque, self-seal polythene bags that hide the order, keep rain off and add very little weight to the parcel.

Clothing is soft and hard to break, which is why most fashion sellers post it in bags rather than boxes. A mailer weighs far less than a carton, so postage stays lower, and it folds flat in storage. All three colours we stock seal with a peel-off strip, so there is no tape to cut.

Grey Mailing Bags have the widest size range: 16 sizes, from 4 x 6" for small accessories up to 34 x 42" for bedding and very bulky orders. The 10 x 14" to 14 x 21" sizes are the usual clothing postage bags. Sizes up to 17 x 24" come in packs of 100, larger sizes in packs of 50, and the 34 x 42" in packs of 25.

White Mailing Bags give a cleaner look and show a label or a handwritten address clearly. They have a self-seal strip with a 50mm lip and are tamper evident, so they are hard to open once sealed. Five sizes run from 9 x 12" to 17 x 22".

Hot Pink Mailing Bags come in the same five sizes as the white bags, with the same 50mm lip and tamper evident seal. The colour is a bright, strong shade that suits fashion, lingerie and beauty brands.

Best for fashion and lingerie brands that want to stand out

Hot Pink Mailing Bags

Vivid hot pink, opaque mailers that customers spot on the doorstep.

• Five sizes, 9 x 12" to 17 x 22"
• Self-seal strip with 50mm lip
• Packs of 100

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Clothing Mailing Bags Sizes

Measure the folded garment, then choose the mailer that fits it with a little room for the seal to lie flat.

These are guides from the product pages. Thick knits and padded jackets take up more room than the flat size suggests, so pack one sample order and check the seal closes without strain before you buy in bulk. Our mailing bag sizes chart covers every size in more detail, and the mailing bags for clothes sizes guide works through common garments.

Large Clear Plastic Bags for Clothes

Large clear polythene bags suit bulk stock, storage and bundling, where you want to see the contents but do not need a retail finish.

Clear Polythene Bags are general purpose bags that keep dust and moisture off goods. The orderable sizes are 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) and 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm), both in 100 gauge. The 24 x 36" size comes in boxes of 500 or 1000.

For clothing, they work as large clear plastic bags for clothes in a stockroom: a bundle of folded T-shirts in one size, a run of jumpers waiting to be listed, or returned items waiting to be checked. 100 gauge is the thinnest polythene option, so it suits light items and dust covers rather than heavy loads.

Best for large clear plastic bags for clothes in storage

Clear Polythene Bags

Big clear polythene bags that keep dust and moisture off bulky stock.

• 24 x 36" (609 x 914mm) or 25 x 36" (635 x 914mm)
• 100 gauge
• Boxes of 500 or 1000

From £50.00 ex VAT (£60.00 inc VAT)

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These are plastic bags for clothes packing and storage, not for display. For a shop rail or a customer-facing finish, the glossy OPP bags look better. Our guide to OPP bags vs clear polythene bags compares the two films side by side.

Clothing Packaging Boxes and When to Use Them

Most clothing goes out in a mailing bag, but a box is the better choice for gift orders, shoes and items that must hold their shape.

Clothing packaging boxes give a firmer feel when the customer opens the parcel, and they protect structured items such as hats, belts with heavy buckles or boxed gift sets. Garment packing boxes also suit orders that combine clothing with something breakable, like a candle or a boxed fragrance.

The trade-off is weight and storage space. A box is heavier than a mailer and takes more room on the shelf, so most sellers keep bags as the default and boxes for the exceptions. If you are moving stock rather than posting it, clothes packing boxes from our boxes range work well, with each folded garment in its own clear bag inside.

For a step-by-step method that covers bags and boxes, read how to package clothes for online orders.

Making Garment Packaging Bags Look Good

Presentation happens inside the mailer, so a plain outer bag and a tidy inner layer give a neat result without printed packaging.

Fold every garment the same way, so orders look consistent. A sheet of tissue inside the clear bag adds a finish for little cost. A sticker on the OPP bag can carry your brand name, and a printed card can carry the returns details and a thank-you message.

The outer mailer can carry branding too. White bags take a printed label or a logo sticker clearly. Hot pink bags do the branding on their own for many fashion sellers, since the colour is easy to recognise on a doorstep. Grey bags are the plain, neutral option for marketplace orders where you want the parcel to look low key.

Keep inserts flat and light. Thick cards and loose extras can push a parcel into a larger postage band, and they get in the way of the seal.

Clothing Packaging Checklist

• Fold each garment to its final shipping size first.
• Put each item in a clear OPP bag sized to the fold.
• Check children's clothing bags for any warning you need.
• Pick a mailer with room for the seal to lie flat.
• Keep two or three mailer sizes in stock, not ten.
• Use a box for gift orders and items that must keep their shape.
• Store bulk stock in large clear polythene bags.
• Pack a sample order before you buy a new size in bulk.

Stocking Clothes Packaging Bags

A small clothing seller can cover nearly every order with one or two OPP bag sizes and two mailer sizes in the colour that suits the brand. Add a box of large clear polythene bags if you hold bulk stock. Every size mentioned here is in our bags collection, in packs of 100 for the OPP bags and most mailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best clothes packaging bags for posting?

Use two layers. A clear inner bag, such as a Transparent OPP Bag, keeps the garment clean and shows it off when the parcel is opened. An opaque self-seal mailing bag goes over it for the post. Grey, white and hot pink mailers all hide the contents and resist rain.

What size OPP bag fits a folded T-shirt?

The 10 x 14" (254 x 355mm) to 14 x 17" (355 x 432mm) Transparent OPP Bags suit folded T-shirts and lightweight garments. For bulkier folded clothing, step up to 15 x 20" (381 x 508mm) or 18 x 22" (458 x 560mm). Every size comes in packs of 100.

Are cellophane garment bags the same as OPP bags?

In everyday use, yes. Many shops sell clear OPP bags as cellophane or cello bags. OPP stands for oriented polypropylene, which gives a crystal clear, glossy finish that suits retail display and inner packaging for clothes.

Do you sell hanging garment covers or suit bags?

No. We do not stock hanging garment covers, suit bags or dress covers. Our range is for folded clothing: clear OPP bags, large clear polythene bags and opaque mailing bags for posting. If you need to send a suit, fold it carefully into a large mailing bag or a box.

Which garment mailing bags fit a hoodie or jumper?

A 12 x 16" (305 x 405mm) mailer suits most hoodies and knitwear. White and Hot Pink Mailing Bags come in that size, and so do Grey Mailing Bags. For chunky jumpers or jackets, a 14 x 20" white or pink bag, or a 14 x 21" grey bag, gives more room.

Do plastic bags for clothes need a warning label?

Our product pages do not mention a printed safety warning on these bags. Thin plastic bags can be a suffocation risk for babies and young children, so if you sell children's clothing, check whether you need a warning on your bags and add a printed sticker if so.

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