Ensure that your creations reach their destinations safely with these 4 things to keep in mind when shipping delicate handmade items.

Choose the Right Box or Pouch

Your shipping box or pouch will be the first line of defense in ensuring that your creations get to customers without damage from breakage, dirt, or water. Which means that choosing the right shipping packaging should require some thought.

Start by measuring your product. Next, think about how much cushioning you’ll need, then select the container size most likely to ensure that everything is safely cushioned, while keeping shipping costs low.

Trying to meet sustainability goals? Reuse shipping boxes that you already have on hand. Simply follow the guidelines for choosing the right box size and then add a fresh label to the box.

The best labels for the job are white rectangle labels that have TrueBlock® Technology! This patented technology completely covers up existing labels and markings, making it easy to save money, reduce waste and recycle for the environment!

Make Handling Instructions Easy to See

Make it as easy as possible for shippers and delivery workers to see your special handling instructions by applying labels that show clear, concise instructions that can be easily seen at-a-glace.  A great way to do this is by using Neon Labels. When printing your message on these brightly-coloured labels, it’s best to use a thick, bold font in black. This will help messages standout against the neon paper.

Keep them Cushioned

Keep items from shifting around in your shipping box, and as cushioned as possible with good quality shipping cushioning materials. Materials can be anything from paper shred to honeycomb paper and more .

Wrap it Up

Add extra cushioning and security to small items, products with multiple parts, or anything extra fragile by giving them a wrap up in tissue or shipping paper. Then, seal them up with a reliable label. Use a small clear label for an unobtrusive addition  with a printed on look, or a larger, white label, which will allow you to include extra messaging or your logo.

Find the labels you need for your next shipment quickly and easily on avery.ca. For more small business tips and inspiration, browse the Marketing Solutions section of our blog, or sign up for our newsletter for inspiration, news, and savings offers sent to your inbox.

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