Custom Shipping Labels

Custom Shipping Labels for Branded Packages and Small Business Orders

What custom shipping labels are used for

Shipping labels go on the outside of a package and show where it is going. Custom shipping labels add your brand to that space: a printed design with your logo, your website, or a short thank-you, and a plain area where the ship-to address is written or printed by you. Small businesses use branded shipping labels on poly mailers, mailer boxes, and envelopes, so the parcel looks like theirs before it is opened. Custom mailing labels work the same way, so one label design can cover both. A consistent label on every order also saves time compared with plain stickers and handwriting.

Sizes and how to measure

Label size is written as width x height. A popular size is about 4 in x 2 in, which holds a logo and a few lines of address. A larger label, about 4 in x 6 in, fits a full shipping label layout. To choose a size, count the lines of text you need and measure the space on your mailer or box. Leave a clear area for the postage and the carrier label. Tell us your package, and we suggest a size.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Small shipping label: about 3 in x 2 in
• Standard shipping label: about 4 in x 2 in
• Large shipping label: about 4 in x 3 in
• Full shipping size label: about 4 in x 6 in

Materials and address space

Shipping labels come in white BOPP, paper, kraft, and clear film. White BOPP is a strong film that resists water and scuffs, which helps when a package meets rain or rough handling. White paper is easy to write on and works with most printers. Kraft paper has a brown, natural look. If you plan to write the address by hand, choose a matte finish over the address area so pens and markers do not smear. If you plan to print the address with your own printer, tell us, and we advise on a stock that suits it.

Printing and finishing

Shipping label printing can be full color for your brand design, or one or two colors for a simple, clean look, with a plain area left for the address. Keep the address area white or very light, so text is easy to read. Use black or a dark ink for the address. Finishes include matte and gloss, and a matte surface takes writing and printing better. Personalized shipping labels can carry a name or a note, and matching stickers can seal the flap or mark a package as fragile. We print the design you send.

Labels on sheets or on a roll

Shipping labels on sheets suit shops that print or write addresses in small batches, because a sheet fits on a desk or in a printer tray. Labels on a roll are faster to apply one after another and suit shops that ship every day. Tell us how you apply your labels, and we confirm the sheet layout, or the core size and unwind direction, on the proof.

Shipping labels for small business

Branded shipping labels for small business can sit under or beside the carrier label. A label with your logo and a thank-you note adds a personal touch to every order. Many brands use a small label for envelopes and a larger one for boxes. Because orders start at 50 units, a new shop can try a design before buying more.

Labeling notes

You supply the branding and any text, and we print what you send. The address area is left clear for you to fill. We do not write, check, or verify addresses, we do not print individual recipient addresses, and these labels do not replace the postage or carrier label. You are responsible for any requirements for your shipments.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per label, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the label size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom shipping labels

1. Choose your label size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on label size, shape, material, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers