
Fragile
55 × 43 mm black-on-yellow Fragile labels supplied on rolls with permanent adhesive.
$0.00
100 in stock
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Overview
Description
Paper identification labels designed to clearly indicate fragile items in clinical and operational environments. Printed with black text on a yellow background for high visibility, these labels support careful handling and help reduce the risk of damage during transport, storage, and use. Manufactured using durable paper with a permanent adhesive to ensure secure application and consistent legibility during handling.
Specifications
| SKU | ME19A |
|---|---|
| Color | Black text on yellow background |
| Product Type | Medical Labels |
| Parts | Label only |
| Label Size | 55 × 43mm |
| Material | Paper label, permanent latex-free adhesive |
| Unit Quantity | 500 per roll |
Reviews
Not as pictured
Nice and bright
Mermed 500 ‘Priority’ Courier and Handling Fluoro Orange Stickers
These Mermed ‘Priority’ Courier & Handling Orange Labels / Stickers are effective as practical, visual indicators of the priority nature of the contents of whatever vessel they are stuck on, despite two disadvantages.
My main question about these is that people might find the Mermed stickers do not provide good value for money.
See ‘PROS’ and ‘CONS’, below, for more details.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Colour Black Type on Fluorescent Orange Label
Label Size 70 x 25 mm / 2.8" x 1", on a 1.5" core
Material Paper
Brand Mermed
Finish type Uncoated
NOTE
You should actually remove each sticker / label from its backing by bending the backing back a little from one of the corners of the sticker, taking the exposed corner of the sticker, and then pulling the sticker fully off the backing; in my photo of one of the stickers stuck on to a white box, you can actually see that the upper right corner of the sticker is dog-eared - that dog-ear resulted from me removing the sticker from the roll of stickers by using my finger nail to raise the corner of the sticker - I damaged the sticker doing that, and therefore made it easier for the sticker to catch on another surface, and potentially eventually be pulled off the surface it has been stuck to.
PROS - WHAT I LIKE
1. The Mermed labels are visually clear - you can see exactly what the Mermed stickers say, and the ‘Priority’ message they seek to convey
2. There is a perforation between each label, so the number of Mermed labels you want can be easily torn off the roll without accidentally damaging any of the other stickers, and without tearing off too many or too few
3. I did find that these Mermed labels can be written on very easily by pens, pencils, and a marker, and that I could not smudge the writing, “Durable, Smudge-Resistant Surface: Writable face stock allows for additional notes, initials, or dates using most pens and markers - ideal for courier sorting, inventory, specimen handling, and cold chain applications”
4. Fortunately, each sticker only has the word “Priority” printed on it - another reviewer was sent versions of these stickers in which each sticker had a numbered code printed on it, but mine do not
CONS - WHAT I DO NOT LIKE
1. The online advertising video shows / implies that once the label is attached to a box or parcel, it can not be removed, but I was fairly easily able to remove the sticker I stuck on to the white box in one of the accompanying photos, and other stickers I stuck on to various wooden surfaces, a painted surface, and cardboard box"
Does the job
Simple and straightforward, easy to read and use
The fluorescent orange color is nice and bright, very eye-catching and should be hard to miss. The size is good for smaller boxes or parcels but for bigger ones, it would be best to put a sticker on each side just to be safe. I am not sure what the "permanent adhesive" meant though because when I stuck this on a box and left it alone for a bit, then try to remove it, it was able to peel it with no issue. Anyway, I do not need something permanent, as long as it can survive the shipping and handling, it's good enough for me.
Having the stickers on a roll format is very convenient versus on sheets of paper because the roll does not take up much space and the stickers are easier to peel off.
Overall, for the purpose, this 500-pack of fluorescent orange "Fragile" labels is a great option if you are shipping delicate items. It's simple and straightforward with no unnecessary extras but it clearly conveys what you need and very easy to use."
Bright, durable, and they stick — Exactly what you want from a warning label!
Packaging & Contents:
The roll arrived simply packaged in cellophane with no excess waste. Inside is one (1) roll containing 500 fluoro-orange “FRAGILE” stickers.
First Impressions:
The size is spot-on—large enough to be clearly visible without overpowering smaller boxes or envelopes. The semi-gloss material feels durable, and the bright fluorescent orange background with bold black lettering stands out immediately.
Adhesion is strong. Once applied, the labels stay put on cardboard, poly mailers, and packing materials without peeling or lifting. They’re also easy to write on with either pen or permanent marker, with no smearing or bleed-through.
The only minor drawback is peeling them off the roll—it can take a little effort, especially if you don’t have much fingernail to grab the edge.
Cost-Effectiveness & Value:
At $14.99 for 500 labels (about $0.03 each), the price is fair. You get a large quantity, solid materials, and dependable performance, which makes these a practical, low-cost way to add handling warnings to shipments.
Bottom Line:
These are simple, effective, no-nonsense FRAGILE labels. Good visibility, strong adhesive, and easy to write on. They do exactly what they’re supposed to do at a reasonable price. Easy recommendation.
Pros: 👍
✔ Strong latex-free adhesive
✔ Highly visible fluorescent color with bold lettering
✔ Practical size for most packages
✔ Easy to write on without smudging
✔ Good value for the quantity
Cons: 👎
✘ Slightly tricky to peel off the roll."
Bright and Useful Labels, but Adhesive Has Limits

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