Wraps a garment so the buyer opens a neat, cared-for parcel.
Typical price
£7 to £11
Why we pick it
- Typical price
- £7 to £11
- Works with
A sheet of tissue costs pennies and changes how a £15 vintage shirt feels on arrival. Buyers mention it in reviews.
Our approved alternative for the same job: Honeycomb paper wrap, 100 m roll
The guide
Each step in the order you'll need it.
Shops that wrap in tissue
Acid-free tissue suits you if your buyers judge the opening: vintage clothing on Vinted and Depop, handmade jewellery and gifts on Etsy, beauty sets and football shirts. One sheet folded round a garment makes a £15 shirt look like it left a boutique.
A pack of 100 sheets lasts a small shop a month or two. Past 50 clothing orders a week, move to bulk packs of several hundred sheets.
Acid-free, sheet size and colourfastness
Acid-free tissue avoids the yellowing and transfer that low-grade tissue can leave on white cotton and silk over time. That protects vintage pieces and anything a buyer may store in the paper.
Sheets around 50 x 75 cm wrap a folded jumper or shirt in one piece; smaller sheets suit jewellery and beauty. Coloured tissue can bleed dye onto clothing if a parcel gets damp, so confirm it is colourfast before you buy.
Wrapping a garment
Fold the garment to fit the mailing bag first. Lay it on one sheet, fold the long sides over, then fold the ends and close the parcel with a thank-you sticker.
Slide the wrapped garment into a grey mailing bag or a Recyclable paper mailing bags, 100 pack bag. The tissue adds a few grams, which rarely moves a parcel into a heavier postage band, but weigh borderline orders.
Store the tissue flat in a drawer or a shallow box under the table. A crumpled sheet looks second-hand when the buyer pulls it out.
Dust bags and cushioning for other items
For handbags and leather goods, Cotton dust bags, 10 pack give more protection and the buyer keeps them. Use tissue inside the bag to hold its shape.
On breakables, tissue adds presentation and no protection. Wrap with Honeycomb paper wrap, 100 m roll or Bubble wrap, 500 mm x 100 m first, then finish with a sheet of tissue on top if you want the neat reveal.
Pence per wrapped parcel
At £7 to £11 for 100 sheets, each sheet costs around 7p to 11p. Add a sticker and the presentation comes in well under 20p per order.
Buyers on Vinted and Depop often mention packaging in reviews, and a sheet of tissue is one of the few spends that shows up directly in feedback.
Common mistakes
Each one costs you money or reviews, and each has a fix.
- Coloured tissue on white clothes can transfer dye in a damp parcel. Use white or colourfast tissue.
- Close the wrap with a sticker. Parcel tape looks rough and tears the paper.
- Loose sheets crease in a pile; a flat drawer or box keeps them presentable.
- Tissue alone gives a fragile item no cushioning, so put bubble wrap or honeycomb paper underneath.
- Weigh a borderline parcel after wrapping, since the extra grams can push it into a higher band.
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Questions
Is acid-free tissue worth it?
For vintage, white and delicate fabrics, yes. Acid-free paper avoids the yellowing that lower-grade tissue can leave over time.
How many sheets per order?
One sheet usually wraps a folded garment. Bulky knits may need two.
Does tissue add to postage?
A sheet weighs a few grams. Weigh the parcel if you are close to a band limit.
Can I use tissue for jewellery?
Yes, as a wrap inside a box or pouch. Set the piece in a foam-lined box so it cannot move.
White or coloured tissue?
White suits any item and avoids dye transfer. Colourfast coloured tissue can match your shop's look.
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