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Ordering labels requires knowledge of the terms and configurations available to you. If you take a few minutes to review the following, we hope you will have a clearer understanding of the elements involved in making decisions about your label order.
- Parts of a Label
- Face Stock
- Adhesive
- Liner
- Rolls or Sheets? For rolls:
- Copy Position
- Cutting and Layout Options
- Layout Options
- Core Sizes
- Rolls or Sheets? For sheets:
- Types of Sheets
- Types of Cuts
What are the parts of a label?
Face Stock
We are able to print and die cut on a wide variety of pressure sensitive materials including paper, fluorescent, vinyl, aluminum, polyesters, clear acetate, latex, and computer imprintable materials. Stocks can be converted in piggyback constructions, continuous pinfeeds, fanfold construction, individual sheets.
What kind of face stock is best for your application?
Will the label have to be typed or written on?
Will the material be going through a label imprinter, if so what type of imprinter machine? Also, will the label be subject to abrasion, cleaning solvents, etc.? Does the face stock need a varnish or clear lamination?)
Tell us what the label is being applied to: Corrugated boxes, plastic bags, flat plastic surface, plastic jars and jugs, glass jars, metal surface, irregular surface, paper products, car bumpers, small diameter products, clothing, inside window, direct food product, automobile tires, not known, outside drums, other
Adhesive
The adhesives are also very extensive such as: Permanent Adhesives, Removable adhesive, Freezer adhesive, Tire adhesive for difficult to adhere surfaces.Tamperproof adhesives which leave a void image if tried to removed, 3M post-it adhesive, Pharmaceutical, to name a few of the different types.
What kind of adhesive is best for your application? Answer the following questions to help us determine your needs.
- How long will the label need to be on the item? (1 year, 5 years, more?)
- What temperature will the labels be applied at? (Normal room temperature?)
- What will the storage temperature of the applied labels be?(Normal room temperature, below freezing?)
Liners
Liners are available in three weights:
40k liner for roll applications. Thickness .0025"
50k liner for fanfold applications and/or sheeting. Thickness .003"
90k liner for sheeting applications on film products. Thickness .007"
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Other Useful Links:
Portfolio of Labels
Artwork Requirements
Label Specifications
Ink List
Frequently Asked Questions
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