8 Essential Custom Packaging Symbols You Should Know for Safe Shipping

Custom packaging symbols are vital in ensuring that individuals handle products with the proper level of care. This will help prevent damages during handling, storage and transportation.

Most of us have become used to see different symbols on custom printed packaging boxes but do you have an idea what they represent? If no, there’s no need to worry.

This blog post is all about sharing 8 essential packaging symbols so keep reading to learn more about these symbols.

What are Custom Packaging Symbols?

Symbols on custom packaging are important when you want to ship products from one place to another. These symbols help handlers handle the product accordingly without opening the box to know product’s nature. Some symbols are straightforward to understand but some may be difficult to understand.

Let’s get into details what’s the meaning of each symbol?

1. Fragile

Symbol of fragile is like a broken wine glass which clearly shows that products inside the box are fragile and should be handled carefully. The simple meaning of this symbol is not to press, shake or drop too hard on the box. It is mandatory to use when shipping fragile products like:

• Electronics
• Ceramics
• Glass

2. This Way Up

Two arrows going up refers to “this way up”. It clearly depicts the contents inside the package are semi-liquid or liquid. To avoid leaks or damage issues, it tells people always keep the package straight. This symbol is normally used for products that needs to be positioned straight like tools or specific food items.

3. Keep Away from Moisture

The sign which looks like an umbrella with raindrops, tells that packaging should not be exposed to rain or water. It’s important when you have doubts that your packaging may affect from water or humidity. Suitable to use on packaging that contains food & electronic items.

4. Temperature Sensitive

If the package has a temperature label or snowflake on it, it means that items need to be kept or moved into a cool place. This sign is used for temperature-sensitive items like medicines or food items that goes bad quickly and lose its taste.

5. Do not Stack

“Do not stack” refers to packaging symbol that means items don’t get any type of extra weight or packages on top of it. This symbol has usually a picture of a box with a big X through it or picture of stacked boxes with a line through them. You can use this symbol under two conditions:

• For fragile items.
• Items that you think easily gets crushed by other items like electronics or light materials.

6. Don’t Open with a Knife

Some products like pillows, CDs, documents, and bed covers are packed with the symbol of knife that should not be opened with knife. Not only knife but also other pointy or sharp objects because when you open package with any sharp object, there are chances that inside product gets damaged.

7. Handle with Care

The symbol of two hands between the package with their hands represents “handle with care”. Normally this symbol is used for the shipping of tech gadgets, fragile items and electronic pieces to keep them secure during shipping and handling.

8. Avoid Direct Sunlight

There are some products that must be kept away from direct exposure to sunlight like beverages, medicines, skincare products and make-up items. Symbol used for it is like sign with the sun and underneath package. For example, coffee items are highly volatile items, must be kept away from sunlight.

Final Words!

Custom packaging symbols for shipping and handling purposes must be printed on every custom printed box. Get your packaging symbols today from Kolaxo Print. Also, you can customize packaging logos for your brand with other add-ons and interactive features. All that you need to contact us by sending email at inquiry@kolaxoprint.pk or simply visiting our website to get an instant quote.