Online Labels Learning Center

Finding the Right Label

Selecting a shipping label depends on the package's details, such as the size and material. Also, certain carriers, such as the USPS®, have specific labels you can use for your packages. Check out some of our popular labels for shipping below:

Choosing your packaging materials...

Once you have everything ready for shipment, you can use the tips below to ensure your package will look professional and stay secure.

1. What kind of box should you use?

Use a box that is strong enough to protect what’s inside while big enough to leave space for adding cushioning. New boxes made of heavy corrugated cardboard are suggested. If you happen to reuse older boxes, make sure they are void of old shipping labels and that the box is in good shape.

2. Protect your shipment.

There are a few options for adding cushioning: bubble wrap, packing peanuts, corrugated wrap or even old newspaper. You can never have too much cushioning. After you have added your materials make sure to gently shake to see if the shipment is secured. If nothing moves you are ready to seal it!

3. Secure the shipment with strong tape.

You want to use a durable tape. Some popular tapes include: clear carton sealing tape, gummed kraft tape and duct tape. To avoid minor shipping mishaps, we suggest using a tape durable enough to secure your packages.

4. Selecting the right label...

As we mentioned before, using the right label for the job can make a lasting impression. Utilizing different materials is a great way to make your shipping and mailing labels stand out. For example, you can use a silver foil material for holiday mailers.

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General Tips...

• Buy packaging material in bulk to save on cost
• Reuse shipping materials such as boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts and envelopes as often as possible
• Always make sure to check your shipping bills carefully and keep track of all shipping cost
• Get all your shipping and mailing labels at OnlineLabels.com!