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Adding Safety Messages and Handling Instructions to Custom Tape

Print safety messages and handling instructions directly on your packaging tape.

3 min readUpdated April 2025

Why print safety messages on tape

Custom tape with safety messages serves a dual purpose: branding and functional communication. Messages like "FRAGILE," "THIS WAY UP," and "HEAVY" printed on tape are more visible and consistent than separate labels, which can peel off or be missed during handling.

More visible than stick-on labels printed tape wraps the entire parcel
Cannot peel off or be removed unlike adhesive warning labels
Combines branding with function your logo alongside handling instructions

Quick answer

Print FRAGILE, THIS WAY UP, HEAVY, or DO NOT STACK directly on your custom tape alongside your logo. The message appears on every face of the parcel wherever tape is applied. This is more visible and durable than separate labels. Combine your brand colours with high-contrast warning text for maximum impact. Red or orange text on white or kraft tape is the most attention-grabbing combination.

Common messages

Popular safety messages0 / 5 checked

FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE
THIS WAY UP (with arrow)
HEAVY - TWO PERSON LIFT
DO NOT STACK
KEEP DRY

Design tips

Dark text on light background or vice versa for maximum visibility.

Safety messages alongside branding creates professional, functional tape.

Each section of tape should contain the full message for visibility from any angle.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, any text including FRAGILE, THIS WAY UP, and handling instructions.

Yes, it wraps the entire parcel and cannot peel off.

Yes, this is the most popular approach for branded safety tape.

Red or orange text on white/kraft tape for maximum visibility.

Typically one primary message plus your logo per repeat. Keep it simple.

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