Identify sensitive surfaces
Photograph the finished item and label surfaces that may not contact the package. Describe coatings, sharp edges and removable protectors. Keep product-specific handling requirements beside the dimensions.
Ask for a complete protective design
Discuss contact materials, movement restraint and unpacking with the packaging supplier. A generic clearance allowance is not a cushioning design. Require a review appropriate to the product and shipping environment.
Define the acceptance check
Agree how the item will be inspected at packing and receipt. Document the starting condition and where handling marks would be unacceptable. That gives both parties a clearer description than “fragile.”
Technical context: PCA · packaging to contain products ↗. This note prepares a specification conversation. Confirm the actual design and shipping requirements with the responsible supplier and carrier.