A Sleeve Shaped Like a Ticket
Ticket jackets are long and narrow, cut to the shape of a ticket rather than a sheet of paper. That slim size slides into a coat pocket, a purse or a passport wallet. A full folder would be too bulky to carry through an airport or a stadium gate.
The jacket opens to show the ticket on one side and printed details on the other. Travelers can find their gate, seat or tour time at a glance. When the trip is over, the jacket often stays in a drawer as a keepsake with your name on it.
Paper weight is part of that portability. Ticket jackets usually print on 100 lb cover or 14 pt board, lighter than most folders. They fold flat around a ticket without a stiff spine, so a stack of them fits in a desk drawer at the counter.
Ticket Jacket Specs
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Closed size | About 3.75 x 8 in (95 x 203 mm); other sizes quoted |
| Pockets | One pocket, or two for tickets plus receipts |
| Inside panel | Printed itinerary or seat details, writable |
| Stock | 100 lb gloss or matte cover, 14 pt C2S, uncoated cover |
| Printing | Full color, spot colors, or one or two color |
| Coatings | Aqueous, matte laminate, soft-touch, spot UV, foil |
| Add-ons | Card slit, thumb cut, numbering field |
| Packing | Flat, folded or shrink-wrapped in sets |
Airline and Travel Ticket Jackets
The classic airline ticket jacket holds a boarding pass and baggage receipt in one pocket. A printed panel lists flight number, departure time and gate, often with blank lines the agent fills in by hand. Charter airlines and private aviation firms still hand these to passengers at check-in.
Travel agents and tour operators use larger jackets for vouchers, rail passes and hotel confirmations. If a trip needs room for a full itinerary and maps, step up to our travel document folders for tour packs. A ticket jacket then works as the smaller piece that travels with the guest each day.
Planning a Ticket Jacket Order
- Measure the tickets, passes or vouchers the jacket must hold.
- Decide on one or two pockets and whether staff will write on it.
- List the fields to print, such as name, date, seat or gate.
- Approve the free digital proof with the writing panel marked.
- Stock jackets at your check-in desk, box office or travel counter.
Event Ticket Jackets for Venues and Galas
Concert venues, theaters and sports teams use ticket jackets for season tickets and VIP packages. One jacket can hold a ticket, a parking pass and a drink voucher. Printing the season schedule inside helps fans plan every game or show.
Gala and fundraiser hosts mail tickets in a printed jacket to set the tone before the night. Foil stamping and soft-touch lamination give it a formal finish. Pair them with larger event folders for guest packets when attendees also need programs and maps.
Festivals and theme parks with multi-day passes use jackets to hold wristband vouchers and maps together. A bright cover makes the jacket easy to spot in a bag.
Writing Panels and Security Details
If staff write on the jacket, keep the writing panel uncoated or aqueous coated. Ballpoint pens skip on lamination, so we leave that panel clear. Lines and labels such as "Passenger" or "Seat" can be printed in a single spot color for clarity.
Some buyers add a numbered field or a small barcode area for tracking. A business card slit inside can hold an agent card or a loyalty card. Your quote confirms which features fit the jacket size you pick.
Who Orders Ticket Jackets
- Charter airlines and private aviation firms
- Travel agents and tour operators
- Cruise lines and rail tour companies
- Theaters, concert halls and sports teams
- Gala, fundraiser and festival organizers
- Theme parks with multi-day passes
Custom Ticket Jackets: questions we get
What size ticket jacket do I need?
Measure the largest item that goes inside, then add a little room. Most boarding passes and event tickets fit a jacket about 3.75 x 8 in. We size the jacket to your tickets if they differ.
Can the jacket hold a mobile ticket printout?
Yes. A letter page folded in thirds fits a standard jacket. Many venues fold printed e-tickets into a branded jacket for VIP guests.
Can I print different text on each jacket?
Each run prints one design. Leave writable fields for names, seats or flight details that change from guest to guest.
Which stock is best for ticket jackets?
100 lb cover keeps jackets light and easy to fold into a pocket. For season ticket packages, 14 pt C2S feels sturdier and lasts longer.
How do I start an order?
Send your ticket size and logo through our ticket jacket quote form. We reply with options, and the quote spells out quantity, turnaround and delivery.