Return Address label- Various Designs available- Personalise with your logo - Pack of 3 Sheets totalling 57 labels
Return address label which is personalised with your business logo and colour boarder to go onto your packages in case undelivered or lost.
Please provide your return address, logo and desired colour for these.
Pack of 3 sheets totalling 57 labels (6cm x 3cm)
*Colours may differ to how they appear on screen due to different display settings.
Personalised Return Address Labels in Ireland: What to Put on Them
If you are looking for personalised return address labels in Ireland, the first thing to settle is the wording. An Irish address should include the street, town, county and Eircode. The Eircode matters more than most people think, because An Post can sort a parcel from it even when the rest of the line is smudged. Add your business name above the address, and keep the whole block to four or five lines so it stays readable on a label that is only 6cm wide.
A logo sits comfortably to the left of the text. Put the address on the right, and leave a few millimetres of space around the coloured border so nothing looks squeezed.
Choosing a Size and Layout That Works
The 6cm x 3cm format is a good middle ground. It is large enough for a logo plus five short lines at around 7 to 8pt, yet small enough to fit on the back flap of a padded mailer or the corner of a box lid. Anything smaller than 5cm wide pushes you towards a font size that becomes hard to read after a parcel has been handled a few times.
A pack of 3 sheets with 57 labels works out at 19 per sheet. For a small seller posting 15 to 20 parcels a week, that pack lasts roughly three to four weeks. Heavier sellers tend to count labels per month and reorder before the last sheet is started.
Colour and contrast
Pick a border colour that already appears in your logo. Dark text on a pale background reads best, and it still scans well if a courier takes a photo of the parcel. Pastel borders look lovely but print lighter than they appear on screen, so go one shade deeper than you think you need.
Where Return Labels Earn Their Place
A return label does one practical job. If a parcel cannot be delivered, the courier needs to know where to send it back, and a handwritten address on tape often gets rubbed off. A printed label survives rain, scuffs and a trip through a sorting centre.
It also works as branding. The recipient sees your logo before they open the parcel, which costs almost nothing extra when you are already sticking something on the outside.
- Back flaps of postal boxes and mailers
- Sealed tissue paper or wrapped products inside the box
- Padded envelopes for jewellery and small items
- Return slips and thank-you cards in a parcel
Matching Labels Across Your Packaging
Return labels look best when they belong to a wider set. Candle and wax makers, for example, often pair them with a personalised wax burner label so the box, the product and the outer parcel all share one colour scheme. Fragrance sellers do the same with clp labels for reed diffusers, since those need legal hazard text on the box and a matching return label keeps the back panel tidy.
Inside the parcel, personalised vellum paper makes a neat wrap that echoes the border colour on your label. Small touches like this cost very little and make a parcel look planned rather than assembled.
Sheet layout and cutting
Labels supplied on a sheet are peeled off one at a time, which suits low volumes. If you have a different design for gifts, check sheets such as 21 labels per sheet for a smaller, rounder format that suits jars and sealing stickers rather than addresses.
Preparing Your Artwork
Send a logo as a PNG with a transparent background, or a vector file if you have one. Low resolution images look soft at small sizes, so aim for at least 300 dpi at the printed size. Write out the address exactly as it should appear, including capitalisation, and read it twice before approving. A typo repeated on 57 labels is a frustrating thing to discover.
Test the layout by printing it at actual size on plain paper first. Hold it against a box. If you squint and cannot read the Eircode, the text is too small.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to include an Eircode on a return address label?
It is not a legal requirement, but it is strongly recommended. An Eircode pins down your exact location, which speeds up any return to sender. It takes one short line.
Can I use a PO box or home address?
Yes, either works. Many home-based sellers prefer a PO box or a business mailing address to keep their house number off parcels. Just make sure the courier can deliver to it.
Will the labels stick to kraft or recycled boxes?
Most standard adhesive labels hold well on kraft card and paper mailers. Very dusty, rough or oily surfaces can cause lifting, so wipe the area first and press the label down firmly for a few seconds.
How many labels do I need for a month?
Count one label per parcel, then add around 10 percent for misprints or damaged peels. A seller shipping 40 parcels a month would be comfortable with two packs of 57 across about six weeks.
Are the colours exactly the same as on my screen?
Not always. Screens are backlit and printing is not, so expect a slightly softer result, especially with bright neon tones. Choose colours with a little extra depth to compensate.