How to Pack Your Shirts

How to Pack Your Shirts

 

To ensure your t‑shirts  arrives safely and stays all together, it’s important to pack and ship your shirts correctly. Follow these proven packing tips for a smoother experience!


1. Don’t Cut Your Shirts 

  • Always include at least a 16″ × 16″ square from each shirt.

  • Cutting down shirts can result in $8.50 piecing fees if they aren't perfectly square.

  • Save money and headaches by sending full, uncut shirts.


2. Choose Your Layout in Advance 

  • Want a specific design? Snap a photo of your layout and upload it via our chat or mail it with your shirts.

  • To specify front vs. back use, bundle shirts with rubber bands, label the bundle (“FRONTS”, "BACKS" or "BOTH SIDES"), and we'll follow your instructions.


3. Use One Single Plastic Bag 

  • Pack all your t-shirts together in one large plastic bag to prevent dirt, moisture, and loss if the box gets damaged.


4. Pack Efficiently 

  • Use the smallest sturdy box that fits your rolled or tightly folded shirts.

  • Fill the box completely—avoid empty spaces that can cause crushing or shifting during shipping.

  • Skip packing peanuts—they’re messy and ineffective.


5. Choose the Right Shipping Method 

  • UPS 

  • Standard USPS without signature is fine.

  • FED EX

We monitor deliveries using video surveillance and promptly receive packages dropped off.  


6. Shipping Tips & Common Pitfalls 

  • Weak tape and oversized boxes often lead to punctures or opening en route.

  • A tight, well-taped box with quality packing tape withstands transit.

  • Multiple small bags increase the chance of lost shirts—it’s better to keep shirts together.


Examples of the most economical way to pack your shirts.

By following these packing tips, your t-shirts will arrive clean, secure, and ready for us to craft them into a custom memory quilt. Have questions? Reach out via chat or email before shipping!


 

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