Types of self-adhesive labels

Self-adhesive label guide

LABEL TYPES

Thermal Economy:

This range of paper is coated with a thermal coating that turns black when subjected to a heat source. This range of material is used for short term information labeling where contamination is minimal. It is ideally used in in-store point of sale labeling, scales, logistics, address labeling and checkout descriptions.

Thermal top coating:

This range of material has a protective coating to protect the image area of ​​the thermosensitive coating from contamination from fats, solvents and plasticizers from packaging films that may come into contact during storage or transport. This range of paper material is commonly used in freezer environments for pre-packaged foods eg meats and cheeses. This product is used in supermarkets on fresh and frozen products and is used for industrial barcodes.

Semi bright:

A medium gloss woodfree machine coated paper with good whiteness. Semi-gloss labels are a universal paper type used in thermal transfer printing and multi-color printing where fine print details are required. They are also used for promotional applications.

Vellum:

A plain white paper that is machine finished and also wood free. Vellum labels are used for general purpose applications such as barcodes and general information labeling.

Polypropylene:

This is a clear or gloss white coated film used for rigid, durable applications. Polypropylene labels are a water-resistant material used for labeling cosmetics, toiletries, and promotional labels. A special thermal transfer ribbon is required to print on this type of material which Label Metrics can supply.

ADHESIVES

Permanent Adhesive:

This adhesive is the most common adhesive on the self-adhesive label market. It is a permanent adhesive that when applied with pressure does not come off the application. Ideally used where product information is important and has a shelf life of 12 months (subject to normal conditions) it should be cool and dry in most application environments.

Removable:

This adhesive facilitates the peeling of applied products. A removable adhesive is commonly used in promotional pricing where the printed information label needs to be easily removed from the product. Label Metrics offers a full range of promotional price labels in a large number of self-adhesive label sizes.

Frieza:

When cold temperature is required for products, this adhesive provides excellent adhesion at very low temperatures and also provides excellent adhesive tack at room temperature. A freezer adhesive is ideal for food applications in freezer environments.

If you are unsure of your label application and need advice, please call our team of self-adhesive label experts on 01482 485005. Our self-adhesive label manufacturing facility is in Hull where we stock a wide range of direct thermal labels. , thermal transfer labels, price gun labels and color washed labels, all available in multiple sizes from stock, ready to ship with free overnight delivery.

So if you’re looking for self-adhesive labels in Hull, look no further than Label Metrics.

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