What Are Fragile Labels?
Fragile labels are pre-printed self-adhesive labels applied to parcels, packages, and outer cartons to alert couriers, postal staff, and warehouse handling teams that the contents require careful handling. Applying a visible fragile or handle with care label reduces the risk of damage during transit by prompting handlers to avoid stacking, dropping, or compressing the package. They are widely used by e-commerce businesses, small parcel senders, gift retailers, and any business dispatching glassware, ceramics, electronics, framed artwork, or other damage-sensitive goods.
Fragile Label Formats
Fragile Label — 50mm x 25mm
Our standard fragile label is printed in red and white at 50mm x 25mm with permanent adhesive, supplied on a roll for fast peel-and-apply use at any packing station. The compact 50mm x 25mm format fits neatly on most parcel sizes without obscuring address labels or barcodes. Browse our Fragile Label 50mm x 25mm.
Fragile Label — 50mm x 99mm
Our larger fragile label is printed in black on white semi-gloss at 50mm x 99mm with permanent adhesive, providing a more prominent warning on larger parcels and outer cartons where a small label may be overlooked. Browse our Fragile Label 50mm x 99mm.
Handle With Care Labels — 50mm x 25mm
Our handle with care labels are printed in red and white at 50mm x 25mm with permanent adhesive, providing a clear instruction to handling teams to treat the package with care. Suited to parcels containing fragile goods, gifts, or any item that could be damaged by rough handling in transit. Browse our Handle With Care Labels.
Do Not Bend Labels — 50mm x 25mm and 89mm x 36mm
Our do not bend labels are available in two sizes: 50mm x 25mm in red and white, and 89mm x 36mm in red and white. The do not bend format is specifically suited to envelopes and packages containing photographs, certificates, artwork, printed materials, and other flat items that must not be folded or compressed during transit. Browse our Photographs Do Not Bend Labels 50mm x 25mm and Do Not Bend Labels 89mm x 36mm.
3-Icon Shipping Labels — 105mm x 75mm
Our 3-icon shipping label combines "This Way Up", "Fragile", and "Handle With Care" messaging on a single 105mm x 75mm label, supplied in rolls of 500. The three-icon format provides comprehensive handling instructions in one label application, reducing the time needed to apply multiple individual labels per parcel. Suited to high-volume dispatch environments and businesses sending a consistent mix of fragile goods. Browse our 3-Icon This Way Up, Fragile, Handle With Care Labels.
Why Choose CDM Labels?
CDM Labels supplies fragile and handling labels alongside a full range of shipping and courier labels and printed handling labels, so you can source all your despatch labelling from a single UK supplier. Free delivery is included on all orders to the UK mainland.
