Custom Hosiery Boxes & Hosiery Packaging
Hosiery is a strange category to pack. The product itself is thin, light and folds down to almost nothing, but the buying decision happens entirely on the outside of the box. Nobody gets to feel the denier through cardboard. So the hosiery packaging has to carry the whole message about quality, sheerness and fit on its own. We print a lot of this at ZEE Packaging and that is the part brands underestimate most.
What Goes Inside Changes The Box
At ZEE Packaging, You can match the hosiery box style to your product because tights, stockings, socks and shapewear all need different dimensions, display features, and levels of support.
- Flat tuck end carton the standard hosiery box for tights and pantyhose
- Window carton die cut with clear PET so the shade is visible, huge in this category
- Hanging carton with euro slot retail hosiery packaging built for peg display
- Sleeve and tray premium hosiery packaging for luxury stockings
- Multipack carton three or five pairs in one hosiery box
- Mailer box for direct to customer hosiery packaging with tissue
Sizes We Run Regular
ZEE Packaging produces custom hosiery boxes in standard and fully custom sizes, based on the folded product dimensions, pack quantity, and presentation requirements.
- 4" x 6" x 0.5" for a single pair of tights, our most common hosiery box
- 5" x 7" x 0.75" for opaque and thicker denier
- 3.5" x 5" x 0.5" for ankle sock hosiery packaging
- 6" x 9" x 1" for multipack and gift sets
- 8" x 10" x 1.5" for shapewear and bodystockings
Send us your folded product measurement, or post a sample and we will build the hosiery packaging around it here.
Board And Structure
At ZEE Packaging, you can use lightweight SBS or kraft board for custom hosiery boxes. Select the thickness and coating based on box size, print coverage, and whether the packaging is for single pairs, multipacks or premium presentation.
- 14pt to 16pt SBS covers most hosiery box work
- 18pt when the carton is bigger or holds a multipack
- C1S coated one side for printed outside only
- C2S when you want print inside the hosiery box too
- Kraft board for natural and organic hosiery packaging lines
A thin carton creases better and costs less, and for a product this light it is plenty.
Print And Finish
Color accuracy matters more here than almost anywhere. Buyers pick shade off the pack, so if your nude or black looks off, you get returns.
- Offset for volume, digital for smaller runs
- CMYK plus Pantone spot for exact shade matching
- Matte lamination, very popular in premium hosiery packaging
- Soft touch for a silky feel that suits the product
- Foil stamping on the logo
- Spot UV over matte
- Emboss or deboss on kraft
- Window patching with clear PET film
Hosiery cartons carry more copy than people expect:
- Denier and sheerness level
- Size chart with height and weight range
- Fiber content, nylon, elastane, cotton percentage
- Shade name and color swatch
- Wash and care symbols
- Barcode with clean quiet zone
We check all of this against the dieline in prepress so nothing gets trimmed.
Greener Hosiery Packaging
- Recycled kraft hosiery box with no lamination
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Plain die cut window with no plastic patch
- Right sized hosiery packaging so you ship less air
Ordering From Us
- 100 unit minimum on any hosiery box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline support from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a window worth the extra cost?
For tights and stockings, usually yes. Shoppers want to see the actual shade and a window hosiery box converts noticeably better on shelf.
What are your pricing tiers for a hosiery box?
Rough estimate is $0.20 to $0.70 per unit at moderate quantity depending on size, board and finishing. Window patching and foil push it higher. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you add a euro slot for hanging display?
Yes. We die cut the euro hole and reinforce it so the carton doesn't tear on the peg.
How do we keep shade consistent across a range?
Give us Pantone references for every shade. We match to those rather than CMYK builds, which drift between runs.
Do you print inside the carton?
We can. C2S board lets you print both sides, and some brands put the care instructions inside instead of on the back.
Can one dieline cover several sizes?
Often yes for the same fold, but different deniers change the thickness. We usually adjust depth and keep the panel layout the same.
Do you supply the belly band or sleeve too?
We do. Plenty of clients order carton and band together so everything matches in one job.
