The Most Popular Uses for Printed Labels

When it comes to printed labels, they often aren’t just decorative, they provide critical communication, safety, and organizational value across many industries.

Here are some of the most common ways people use printed labels, plus practical insights into when and why each type matters.

1. Safety & Handling Labels

Heavy or dangerous items demand clear, visible warnings so handlers know what they’re dealing with. Handling labels help reduce risk, prevent injury, and ensure compliance.

• HEAVY with Lifting Box Pictogram Labels (4" x 6"): These large bilingual (English / French) labels clearly indicate that a box is "heavy." The pictogram (person lifting a box) immediately catches attention. 

• Red Fluorescent HEAVY Bilingual Labels (3" x 5"): These are super bright and eye-catching, making them ideal for alerting handlers to extra-heavy packages. 

• Red Fluorescent HEAVY LOAD Labels (2" x 5"): Slightly smaller, but still very visible — useful when space is limited but you need to flag weight issues. 

• Red “Do Not Fold” Bilingual Labels (4" x 6"): Designed to prevent bending or folding of delicate or sensitive items like documents, posters or flat-pack items. 

Why use them: These labels improve workplace safety, reduce handling damage, and help with liability by making the proper instructions unmissable.

2. Temperature-Control & Perishable Goods Labels

Temperature-sensitive shipments, whether food or pharma, require clear, durable labels that communicate the right storage conditions.

• KEEP FROZEN Penguin Bilingual Labels (4" x 6"): Designed for frozen goods, these labels clearly show that the contents need to be kept frozen, with a penguin icon for visual reinforcement. 

• KEEP REFRIGERATED Bilingual Labels (3" x 5"): For items that must stay cool but not necessarily frozen. These can be used in transport or on storage containers. 

Why use them: These labels help prevent spoilage, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and reduce risk of damaged goods during transit.

3. Compliance & Hazardous Goods Labeling

For businesses shipping regulated or potentially dangerous materials, correctly labeling is essential for legal compliance and safety.

• Dangerous Goods 4.3 “Dangerous When Wet” Labels (4" x 4"): Specifically for chemicals that react with water; rugged, weather-resistant, and meets transport safety standards. 

Why use them: Using the correct hazard labels ensures compliance with transportation regulations, helps avoid accidents, and communicates risks clearly to everyone handling the package.

4. Quality Control & Process Labels

In manufacturing or packing lines, labels that indicate product status (such as holds or inspections) are key to maintaining quality.

• Red Fluorescent “Quality Control Hold” Labels (2" x 5"): These eye-catching labels signal that an item must not move forward in the process until inspected or approved.

Why use them: They help enforce quality procedures, decrease the likelihood of defective products slipping through production, and streamline process flows by visually flagging items.

5. Shipping & Documentation Labels

When sending packages, clear instructions and documentation improve both the shipper and recipient experience.

• Packing Slip Enclosed Bilingual Labels (2" x 5"): These labels clearly indicate that the packing slip is inside the package, ensuring recipients don’t miss the paperwork. 

Why use them: These labels help reduce confusion, prevent the loss of important documents, and improve the unboxing experience for customers.

6. Branding & Origin Labels

Sometimes small labels are not just about instructions, they can also communicate origin or brand values.

• Made In Canada Bilingual Labels (½" x 1¼"): Perfect for small products or components, these labels clearly state the product’s origin in both English and French.

Why use them: These labels boost brand trust, highlight national manufacturing, and help companies meet “country-of-origin” marking requirements.

Why Our Labels Are Popular

• Durability: Many of our labels are designed to handle extreme conditions (e.g. very low or high temps).

• Bilingual Options: A lot of our labels support both English and French, incredibly useful in Canada.

• High Visibility: Fluorescent colors and bold wording make important labels hard to ignore. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Hazardous material labels (like the 4.3 “Dangerous When Wet”) help maintain compliance with safety and shipping regulations. 

• Versatility: From perishable goods to QC flags, they cover a broad spectrum of business needs.

Conclusion

Whether you’re shipping heavy packages, storing frozen goods, managing quality control, or simply declaring origin, printed labels provide the clarity and reliability your operations need. Their carefully designed product line supports safety, compliance, and efficient workflows.