Fragile & Shipping Warning Labels

How to choose a warning label

Pick the message first, then the size, then the color.

• Message. Fragile and Handle With Care go on breakable goods. Glass, Liquid and Delicate Instruments name what is inside. This Side Up and arrow labels mark the top of cartons that hold liquids or assembled goods. Do Not Stack and Do Not Double Stack go on cartons and pallets that cannot carry weight on top, and Top Load Only marks cartons that must go on top of the load. Caution Heavy, Team Lift and Do Not Forklift warn handlers before they lift or move a carton. Perishable, Keep Frozen and Refrigerate Upon Arrival go on cold-chain cartons. Static and ESD labels mark bags and cartons of static-sensitive parts.
• Size. 3 x 5 in has the widest choice here, with 47 messages. 2 x 3 in suits small cartons and mailers. 4 x 6 in and 8 x 10 in suit large cartons and pallet loads. Static warning labels start at 3/8 x 1.25 in for bags and parts.
• Color. Fluorescent labels come in red, yellow, green and orange. Most of the rest are red and white or red, white and black, and most static labels are black and yellow. If you use several messages, give each one its own color so cartons sort by sight.
• Paper. Most rows are semi-gloss coated paper and some are high-gloss paper. Each product page lists the material for that label.

Common sizes at a glance

Buying by the roll

Every row adds one roll to the cart, and you can mix messages and sizes in one order. The volume discount counts every item in the cart: 3 or more items take 3% off the order, and 6 or more take 5% off. Checkout applies it automatically.

Orders of one or two items with a product subtotal of $500 or more ship free when the checkout freight rate is $45 or less, or $90 or less on orders of $1,000 or more. Orders of three or more items get the volume discount instead of free shipping. Packrift ships to street addresses in the contiguous United States.

For a standing order, mixed supplies on one pallet, or a quote with freight priced for the whole order, send the SKUs and quantities through the bulk quote form.

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Questions buyers ask

Related supplies

• Carton sealing tape, including Fragile printed tape
• Bubble wrap for wrapping breakable items
• Void fill to stop items shifting in the carton
• Insulated shipping supplies for perishable and cold-chain cartons
• Edge protectors for stacked pallet loads
• All labels and tags, including DOT hazmat labels
• Guide: How to ship fragile items

Sources: USPS Postal Bulletin 22473, Caution Heavy and Special Handling Fragile labels. Discount and shipping terms: Packrift shipping policy.