Royal Mail provides advice on parcel packaging, recommending a minimum 5cm thick bubble wrap for fragile items like glass, china, or resin. It suggests starting with wrapping extremities and then carefully covering the entire item. Additionally, customers are advised to use a sturdy container of appropriate size to prevent items from shifting during transit.
After securely packing the item, customers should label the parcel with full address details, including a return address, and affix the correct postage. To ensure safe delivery, fragile items should be isolated from each other and the container walls with cushioning material like bubble wrap or polystyrene chips. Adding a “FRAGILE” sticker is also recommended.
In a broader packaging guideline, Royal Mail encourages using padded envelopes for sharp objects or irregular shapes and ensuring outer containers are robust enough for their contents. It is advised to include a return address with a contact name, address, and telephone number inside the parcel, securely sealing the package with nylon or vinyl tape.
Customers are urged to review Royal Mail’s list of prohibited and restricted items and Country Guides to verify postage eligibility and specific packaging requirements. For guidelines on sending items through Parcelforce Worldwide services, refer to their packaging guidelines page.
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