{"id":36634,"date":"2023-06-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/?p=36634"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:54:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:54:51","slug":"what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-ship-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-ship-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Cheapest & Best Way to Ship Clothing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Note: As of October 19, 2022, ShippingEasy now offers the lowest USPS<\/b><\/span>\u24c7<\/b><\/span><\/sup><\/mark> shipping rates in the industry, and the rates reflected in this blog are prior to this change. For more information on these new rates, check out our blog!<\/a> <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As more and more customers are choosing to <\/span>shop online<\/span><\/a>, there\u2019s been a major increase in the demand for shipping. Many smaller business owners already look for ways to help save money during the shipping process, so it\u2019s essential to know your cheapest clothing shipping options. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to <\/span>Statista<\/span><\/a>, U.S. retail e-commerce revenue from the sale of fashion apparel is projected to reach almost $597 million dollars by the end of 2021. You definitely want your store to be included in those profits, so we\u2019re here to help you understand how to ship clothing at the best price for your shipment! By comparing several carriers, rates, and services, and even providing an option for <\/span>sustainable clothing donation<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ll guide you through finding the cheapest option for shipping clothes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the current 2023 USPS rates, visit our USPS 2023 Shipping Rate Changes: Flat Rate, Priority, First Class, w\/Tables<\/a> blog!<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Shipping Clothing Under One Pound\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n

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Many single-item clothing purchases you ship will weigh less than a pound,  and if you aren\u2019t paying attention, it can be <\/span>easy to overpay<\/span><\/a> on shipping. Customers who purchase clothing online are typically more understanding if you are transparent with <\/span>shipping timeframes and return policies<\/span><\/a>, so you may not need to worry as much about the more expensive and expedited shipping options. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USPS\u2019s <\/span>First-Class Package Service<\/span><\/a> is basically unbeatable as the cheapest way to ship clothing under one pound. The <\/span>First-Class Package<\/span><\/a> service provides tracking and has an estimated delivery of 1-5 days. There is also an allowance of 15.999 oz, so this option is pretty ideal for sending single clothing items.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shipping Clothing Over One Pound <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n

If you pack multiple items to ship together, you\u2019re likely to find the weight of your shipment will rapidly exceed the 15.999 oz. weight limit of <\/span>USPS First-Class Package Service<\/span><\/a>. From there, you will need to look at the other options listed in the table above.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When shipping with UPS and FedEx, it\u2019s important to note <\/span>residential and fuel surcharges<\/span><\/a>. UPS and FedEx also apply <\/span>dimensional weight<\/span><\/a> to all packages, so the shipping cost is based on the volume of the package rather than the weight. USPS only applies this to packages larger than <\/span>1728 inches or 1 cubic foot<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re using the correct packaging, it\u2019s not likely you\u2019ll be using boxes that measure this size for clothing, so it shouldn\u2019t be a concern if you\u2019re shipping USPS. You can even get free supplies that fit clothing items nicely from USPS directly by ordering them offline and <\/span>having them delivered<\/span><\/a> right to your door! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out where to get free USPS supplies from your ShippingEasy account with our Onyx Products\u00ae Shipping Supply Store blog<\/a>!<\/h6>\n\n\n

Flat Rate Options<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n

Flat Rate can be a smart and cheap way to ship clothing, particularly for packages traveling longer distances. <\/span>Flat Rate<\/span><\/a> shipping removes the weight and distance requirements from consideration and offers a single rate to ship. To understand how to best ship clothing with USPS, let\u2019s compare USPS Priority, Flat Rate, and Regional options. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

USPS Priority vs USPS Flat Rate Supplies <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

A pair of men\u2019s jeans weighs about 1 lb. 6 oz. and is rounded up to 2 lbs in accordance with USPS\u2019s <\/span>guidelines<\/span><\/a>. This package is going to be shipped about 1400-1800 miles, or as it would be classified by USPS, in <\/span>Zone 7<\/span><\/a>. By considering the criteria for <\/span>USPS Priority and Flat Rate<\/span><\/a>, you can see the difference in that shipping cost: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n