Industry · Hats & millinery
Hat boxes and packaging for milliners and hat brands.
A hat holds its shape only if the packaging does too. We supply hat boxes, acid-free tissue paper, ribbon, shipping boxes and finishing touches for milliners, hat brands and race-day retailers.
Why it matters
Protect the shape, present the craft.
A crushed brim or bent fascinator can't be fixed in a courier depot.
Keeps its shape
A hat box and tissue support the crown and brim in storage and transit.
Feels special
A hat box is part of the occasion, especially for race days and weddings.
Gets kept
Hat boxes are often kept for storage, so your brand stays in the wardrobe.
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The milliner's essentials.
Hat boxes, tissue and protection for every style.
Hat Boxes
Boxes for hats and headpieces.
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Acid-Free Tissue Paper
Gentle support for delicate materials.
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Tissue Paper
Coloured tissue for presentation.
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Custom Printed Tissue
Branded tissue for a signature reveal.
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Ribbons
Satin, grosgrain and organza ribbon.
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Custom Printed Ribbon
Your brand on every hat box.
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Shipping Boxes
Outer cartons for delivery.
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Large Cardboard Boxes
For wide-brim hats in transit.
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Extra Large Gift Bags
Carry hat boxes from the store.
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Custom Stickers
Seal tissue with your logo.
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What hat packaging must do.
Hats are light but easy to damage, so the packaging has to support their shape.
The right diameter
The box must clear the full width of the brim without bending it.
Enough height
Leave room above the crown and any trims or feathers.
Gentle support
Acid-free tissue cushions the hat and protects delicate materials.
Transit strength
An outer carton stops the hat box being crushed by other parcels.
A special finish
Ribbon and branded tissue turn a box into part of the occasion.
The complete solution
Build your millinery kit.
Everything for the studio, store and delivery.
The essentials
What every order needs.
- Hat boxesIn the sizes you make.
- Acid-free tissue paperSupports the hat inside the box.
- Shipping boxesOuter cartons for delivery.
The upgrades
Low-cost touches that make a big impression.
- Custom printed ribbonA branded finish.
- Custom printed tissueA signature reveal.
- Extra large gift bagsFor in-store purchases.
Quick decision guide
What packaging should I use?
Match the packaging to the piece.
Wide-brim hats
Use large hat boxes
Add acid-free tissue under and around the brim
Fascinators & headpieces
Use smaller hat boxes
Add tissue to stop trims moving
Race-day & wedding pieces
Use hat boxes
Add ribbon and custom printed tissue
Online orders
Use hat box inside a shipping box
Add filler around the hat box
In-store purchases
Use hat boxes
Add an extra large gift bag
Storage
Use hat boxes
Add acid-free tissue
Comparison
Compare your options.
How the main hat packaging options stack up.
| Packaging | Best for | Protection | Branding | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat boxes | Presentation and storage | Medium | Good | $$ |
| Shipping boxes | Delivering hat boxes | High | Minimal | $ |
| Large cardboard boxes | Wide brims in transit | High | Minimal | $ |
| Acid-free tissue | Delicate materials | Low | Minimal | $ |
| Custom printed ribbon | Branded finish | Low | Excellent | $$ |
Custom printing
Put your brand on every order.
Branded packaging doesn't need a big upfront investment. Choose the print method that suits your volume, budget and design.
Digital print
Full colour logos on stock mailer boxes. Ideal for small runs.
Learn more → Bold colourScreen print
Crisp 1–2 colour logos, including white ink on kraft black boxes.
Learn more → High volumeFlexo print
Cost-effective printing on shipping cartons for larger orders.
Learn more → PremiumOffset print
The highest quality full colour print on paperboard packaging.
Learn more → LuxuryFoil print
Gold, silver, rose gold and more on rigid boxes and gift bags.
Learn more → Finishing touchesTissue, ribbon, labels & cards
Brand every layer of the unboxing.
Learn more →Buying guide
Tips from packaging experts.
Practical advice for milliners and hat brands.
Measure the brim, not the head size
Choose a hat box by the full brim width and crown height, plus room for trims.
Support the crown
Fill the crown with scrunched acid-free tissue so it keeps its shape in transit.
Always double box for shipping
A hat box alone can be crushed in transit. Ship it inside an outer carton with filler.
Order before racing season
The Spring Racing Carnival is peak season for millinery. Stock up on hat boxes early.
Sustainability
Better choices for the planet.
Recyclable cardboard
Our cardboard boxes and cartons can go in kerbside recycling.
Kraft & recycled content
Our cardboard contains 60%+ recycled content.
Recyclable tissue
Our tissue paper is 100% recyclable.
Paper void fill
Swap foam and bubble wrap for honeycomb or kraft paper fill.
Made in Melbourne
Over 90% of our range is made in Melbourne.
Before you order
Your packaging checklist.
Tick these off before your first (or next) order to avoid the most common mistakes.
What size hat box do I need?
How do I ship a hat without crushing it?
Why use acid-free tissue for hats?
Can I brand my hat boxes?
Are hat boxes good for fascinators?
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Ready to get started?
Packaging that protects your craft.
Whether you need a few hat boxes or stock for racing season, our Melbourne team is ready to help.