Cheapest way to ship clothes
The cheapest way to ship clothes is usually a poly mailer (or garment bag) plus commercial Ground postage. Clothes are light. Boxes are optional. Air is expensive.
Who each option is good for
- Poly mailer + USPS: one shirt, a couple tees, soft goods that do not need a rigid carton.
- Small box + compare carriers: shoes, structured hats, or anything that crushes.
- UPS: when the live quote on a boxed apparel shipment beats USPS — more common as weight climbs.
Weight and size considerations
A cotton tee is often a few ounces; denim and hoodies add up. Include the mailer. If you do not have a scale, start with the package weight calculator or a photo estimate in Oshippy, then round up. A huge gift box around a t-shirt is how DIM sneaks into apparel.
Speed and tracking
Most clothing sales do not need overnight. Ground with tracking is the default money-saver. Upgrade when the buyer paid for speed or the launch date is real.
When to compare live rates
Every time the bundle changes — three hoodies is not one tee. Compare current shipping rates after you know packed ounces.
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Compare current shipping rates
Quotes change with weight, size, and ZIP code. Oshippy compares live USPS and UPS for your actual package.