Quick answer
What does garment packaging cost include?
Polybags, hangers, tissue, backboards, stickers, barcodes, inner boxes and the export carton with tape and straps.
Carton / piece = (Carton + Tape) ÷ Pieces per carton
How it works
Packaging Cost Calculator
Add up every packing material and share the export carton cost across the pieces it holds.
Per-piece items are summed directly; carton costs are divided by the carton's packing ratio.
Formula
The formula, in full
- Carton / piece
- (Carton + Tape) ÷ Pieces per carton
- Packaging / piece
- Polybag + Hanger + Tissue + Stickers + Carton share
- Cartons
- ⌈ Quantity ÷ Pieces per carton ⌉
Example
Folded shirts, 24 per carton
- 01Carton share = 91 ÷ 24 = ₹3.79
- 02Packaging = ₹8.09 / pc
- 03417 cartons
Use “Load Example” above to run this example in the calculator.
Industry tip
Industry tip
“Check the buyer's carton weight limit (often 15–20 kg) before fixing pieces per carton — it can change your carton count and freight.”
Assumptions
What this calculator assumes
- The last carton may be partly filled.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does garment packaging cost include?
Polybags, hangers, tissue, backboards, stickers, barcodes, inner boxes and the export carton with tape and straps.
Formula and worked example checked by the TextileSuite team on 17 October 2026. Results are planning estimates — confirm critical numbers against your own samples and lab reports.