How to package fragile items so they arrive safely

Most parcel damage happens because of how an item was packed, not how it was carried. Good packaging protects your item and your reputation. This guide explains how to package fragile items so they arrive safely.

Good packaging protects more than the item inside, it protects your reputation and your bottom line. A breakage means a refund, a replacement and often a lost customer, so a few extra minutes and a little more material is almost always worth it.

Choose the right box and materials

• Use a sturdy double walled box for heavy or fragile contents.
• Wrap each item individually with bubble wrap or foam.
• Fill all gaps so nothing shifts in transit.
• Use strong tape across all seams.

Label clearly

Mark the parcel as fragile and ensure the address label is secure and legible. Clear labelling helps handlers treat the parcel with care and reduces misdeliveries.

Insure valuable items

For high value contents, add cover so you are protected if the worst happens. Pigee lets you choose the right service level and protection when you book.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best packaging for fragile items?

A sturdy double walled box with each item individually wrapped and all gaps filled is the safest combination. Strong tape on every seam and clear fragile labelling complete the job.

Does insurance cover fragile breakages?

Cover varies by carrier and how the item was packed. Adequate packaging is usually a condition of any successful claim, so protecting the item well comes first.

When in doubt, over protect rather than under protect a fragile item. The cost of a little more bubble wrap and a sturdier box is tiny next to a breakage, a refund and a lost customer, and it also strengthens any claim if the worst happens.