Shipping Guide

Cheapest Way to Ship Clothes

Lightweight and flexible, clothes are among the easiest and cheapest items to ship.

Quick Answer

USPS Ground Advantage — $3 - $7

Clothing is lightweight and compressible, making USPS Ground Advantage the most cost-effective option. Most garments weigh under a pound, keeping costs between $3-5.

Shipping Options for Clothes

Shipping clothes is straightforward since most garments are lightweight, flexible, and not fragile. A single shirt or pair of pants typically weighs under a pound, which keeps shipping costs low. Poly mailers are the go-to packaging choice because they're cheap, lightweight, and water-resistant. For bulkier items like coats or multiple garments, a small box or padded flat rate envelope can work well.

Service	Carrier	Est. Cost	Speed	Best For
Ground AdvantageRecommended	USPS	$3-5	2-5 days	Single garments and lightweight bundles
Priority Mail	USPS	$8-10	1-3 days	Rush orders or gifts with a deadline
FedEx Ground	FedEx	$10-15	3-7 days	Bulk clothing shipments over 5 lbs
UPS Ground	UPS	$10-15	3-7 days	Business-to-business wholesale orders

Packaging Tips for Clothes

Use poly mailers for single items — they're lighter and cheaper than boxes

Fold clothes neatly and seal poly mailers securely to prevent tearing in transit

Compress bulky items like sweaters to reduce package dimensions and save on shipping

Pro Tips

Poly mailers cost as little as $0.10 each in bulk and eliminate box weight from your shipment.
Remove hangers and tissue paper to reduce weight — every ounce matters at the postal scale.
For resellers, USPS Padded Flat Rate Envelopes ($9.45) fit 2-3 folded garments regardless of weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cheapest way to ship a single clothing item?

USPS Ground Advantage with a poly mailer is almost always the cheapest option, typically costing $3-5 for items under a pound. A lightweight t-shirt in a poly mailer can ship for as little as $3.50 across the country.

Should I use a box or a poly mailer for clothes?

Poly mailers are ideal for most clothing items because they weigh almost nothing and conform to the garment's shape. Use a box only for structured items like hats or shoes, or when shipping multiple heavy garments together.

How should I ship expensive or designer clothing?

Wrap the item in tissue paper inside a poly mailer for a professional presentation, and consider adding a tracking number and signature confirmation. For items worth over $100, purchasing shipping insurance through the carrier or a third-party provider is a smart safeguard against loss or damage.

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