What Size Box for Blankets and Bedding?
A 20×20×12 box fits most folded blankets, a 24×24×12 is the planning size for a queen or king comforter, and a 22×22×22 cube holds a full bedding set. Line the box with a flat poly bag so the fabric stays clean if the carton gets wet in transit.
| Throw or one folded blanket | 20×20×12 |
| Queen or king comforter | 24×24×12 |
| Full bedding set | 22×22×22 cube |
| Linen closet in a move | 20×20×45 wardrobe |
Box Sizes by Bedding Type
Start from what you are shipping, not from the box wall. Bedding is light but bulky, so the goal is the smallest box the folded item fits without hard crushing.
| What you are shipping | Box to plan around | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Throw blanket or one folded blanket | 20x20x12 ECT-32 kraft box | A blanket folded to a roughly 20x20 footprint sits flat, and the 12 in depth leaves room for a liner without forcing the flaps. |
| Queen or king comforter | 24x24x12 ECT-32 kraft box | The wider 24x24 footprint takes fewer folds, which means fewer hard creases and no need to vacuum-crush the fill. |
| Full bedding set: comforter, sheets, two pillows | 22x22x22 ECT-32 cube box | Cube volume swallows layered soft goods in one carton instead of splitting a set across two boxes. |
| Two or more comforters, or heavy repeat runs | 24x24x12 ECT-48 double wall box with hand holes | Double wall board resists bulge from packed fabric, and hand holes matter once the carton is heavy enough to need two hands. |
| A whole linen closet during a move | 20x20x45 ECT-48 wardrobe box | The tall ECT-48 case moves bulk bedding in one carry, and it still does its normal hanger job for the closet next to it. |
What You Need
- One box from the table above, matched to the folded size of your bedding.
- 24x36 in 3 mil flat poly bags as a moisture liner for comforters and large blankets.
- 20x24 in 2 mil poly bags for sheets, pillowcases, and throws packed inside the same carton.
- 15x20 in kraft tissue paper if the shipment is a gift or a retail order and presentation matters.
- 2 in x 110 yd clear carton sealing tape for closure.
Open each product page to confirm current details before ordering. If your bedding does not match these sizes, browse the shipping boxes collection or run your folded dimensions through the box size finder.
How to Pack a Blanket or Comforter for Shipping
- Wash and fully dry the bedding first. Fabric that goes into a sealed bag even slightly damp can come out mildewed on the other end.
- Line the box with a flat poly bag, opening up, so the plastic covers the bottom and walls.
- Fold the blanket or comforter to the footprint of the box: roughly 20x20 for the smaller carton, 24x24 for the comforter box. Fewer, larger folds beat many tight ones.
- Bag sheets, pillowcases, and throws separately in 2 mil poly bags so one snagged zipper or dusty dock does not touch everything.
- Place the heaviest item at the bottom and layer up. Light hand pressure is fine; if you have to lean on the flaps to close them, move up one box size.
- Fold the liner over the top of the load. Add a sheet of tissue paper on top if it is a gift or customer order.
- Tape the box closed. A single center seam strip top and bottom is enough for one light blanket; use an H-seal on the cube and double wall boxes because packed fabric pushes the seams outward.
Box Spec Table
| Box | Dimensions | Board strength | Case pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20x20x12 shipping box | 20 x 20 x 12 in | ECT-32 kraft corrugated | 15-pack |
| 24x24x12 shipping box | 24 x 24 x 12 in | ECT-32 kraft corrugated | 10-pack |
| 22x22x22 cube box | 22 x 22 x 22 in | ECT-32 kraft corrugated | 10-pack |
| 24x24x12 heavy duty box | 24 x 24 x 12 in, hand holes | ECT-48 double wall | 10-pack |
| 20x20x45 wardrobe box | 20 x 20 x 45 in | ECT-48 | Case of 3 |
Specs are for planning. Confirm current details on each product page before you order.
What the Box Really Costs to Ship
Blanket boxes are big and light, and carriers price big boxes by their dimensional size, not the few pounds inside. That is why freight on a small packaging order can rival the price of the boxes themselves, and almost no supplier says that before checkout. Order in case quantities, since these boxes ship in packs of 10 and 15, so one freight charge spreads across the whole case instead of landing on three boxes. The numbers behind this are in our packaging cost and cube index.
Common Mistakes
- Skipping the poly liner. Corrugated board is not waterproof, and one wet dock or rainy porch reaches the fabric.
- Vacuum-crushing a down comforter into a box two sizes too small. Hard compression sets creases, and the fill can be slow to re-loft at the destination.
- Going the other way and shipping air. An oversized half-empty box costs dimensional-weight freight on empty space and lets the contents shift.
- One strip of tape on a loaded 22x22x22 cube. The bottom seam carries the whole load, so give cube and double wall boxes an H-seal.
- Guessing quantity for a move. Count beds and closets first with the how many boxes calculator guide instead of reordering mid-pack.
Packrift Buying Paths
Use these links as planning and inspection paths, not as availability or exact-substitute claims. Open the destination route to confirm current details before buying.
| Route | Use it when... |
|---|---|
| Shipping boxes collection | Your bedding does not match the five sizes above and you need the full size range. |
| Corrugated boxes collection | You are comparing board strengths and wall counts across a repeat shipping program. |
| Cardboard boxes collection | You want to browse standard cartons by size family before committing to one. |
| Moving boxes and supplies collection | The blankets are one room of a whole-house move and you need everything else too. |
| Poly bags collection | You need liners or inner bags in a different size or thickness than the two listed here. |
| Packing tape collection | You are choosing tape for closure and want to compare widths and roll lengths. |
| Box size finder | You have folded dimensions in hand and want the box size computed instead of estimated. |
| How many boxes you need | Quantity is the question: a move, a donation drive, or a season of outbound orders. |
| What size box for apparel | The soft goods are folded clothing rather than bedding. |
| Packaging cost and cube index | You want the landed-cost data, including how freight scales with box cube. |
| Packrift tools hub | You want every calculator and planning tool in one place. |
Related Packrift Paths
- What size box for apparel
- How to calculate how many boxes you need
- Box size finder
- Packaging cost and cube index
- Packrift tools hub
- Moving boxes and supplies
FAQ
What size box do I need for a comforter?
Plan around a 24x24x12 corrugated box for a queen or king comforter. The 24x24 footprint matches a comforter folded in quarters, and the 12 in depth holds it without hard compression. Measure your folded comforter first; loft varies by fill.
What size box fits a throw blanket?
A 20x20x12 box handles one or several folded throws. A single throw shipped with other items can go in a 20x24 in 2 mil poly bag inside the shared carton instead of its own box.
Can I ship a comforter in just a poly bag?
Treat the flat poly bag as a liner, not the shipping container. It blocks moisture and dirt but not snags or compression from stacked freight, so put the bagged comforter inside a corrugated box for carrier handling.
Should I vacuum-seal blankets before boxing them?
Moderate compression by hand is fine and saves cube. Hard vacuum sealing helps storage and moves, but it sets creases and down fill can be slow to re-loft, so skip it for gifts and customer orders.
How many boxes do I need for all the bedding in my house?
As a planning start, one 22x22x22 cube box holds one bed's full set: comforter, sheets, and pillows. Count your beds and linen shelves, then check the total with the how many boxes guide before ordering.