Royal Mail provides packaging guidance for parcel senders, recommending a minimum of 5cm thick bubble wrap for fragile items like glass, china, or resin. It is suggested to start by wrapping extremities such as figurine limbs before carefully wrapping the entire item. Customers are advised to use a sturdy container of appropriate size to prevent items from shifting during transit.
After securely packing the item, the parcel should be sealed and labeled with the recipient’s name, address, and postcode, along with a return address and correct postage. To ensure safe delivery, fragile items should be cushioned inside the container with materials like bubble wrap or polystyrene chips. Adding a “FRAGILE” sticker is recommended if necessary.
In addition to specific advice on fragile items, Royal Mail emphasizes the use of padded envelopes for sharp objects or irregular shapes and stresses the importance of durable outer packaging. Including a return address inside the parcel, with contact details, and sealing the package securely with nylon or vinyl tape is also encouraged.
Customers are urged to refer to Royal Mail’s prohibited and restricted items list and Country Guides to determine if their item can be shipped and to follow any special packaging requirements. Prohibited and restricted items may include various categories of goods.
For packaging guidelines related to Parcelforce Worldwide services, customers can find more information on the official website.