Materials
Paper or film, permanent or removable, gloss or matt: the material determines how your label performs in use.
We work with the world's leading material manufacturers, including Avery Dennison and UPM Raflatac. All materials meet high environmental standards and EU regulations.
Materials for film labels
Plastic films suit outdoor use and demanding environments — for example chemical labels, cosmetic labels and pharma labels. They repel water and dirt and withstand different storage and transport conditions.
| Material | Properties | Application |
|---|---|---|
| PE | flexible at low temperatures, water-repellent; sensitive to UV over time | dry and damp rooms, −20 °C to +80 °C |
| PP | stiffer than PE, ideal for rigid and curved packs | dry and damp rooms, −20 °C to +80 °C |
| PVC | resistant to moisture, temperature, oil and grease, UV-stable | outdoor use, automotive and warning labels |
Materials for paper labels
Paper labels are less strong and not moisture-resistant. They suit dry indoor areas and are less resistant to abrasion and aggressive media. Protective laminate or UV varnish improves durability, but the application range remains limited.
- White label paper — gloss or matt, the classic for roll labels. Temperature −20 °C to +80 °C, for rigid packs, plastic and glass.
- Thermal paper — for direct thermal printing, mainly in retail for short shelf-life food. Temperature −20 °C to +50 °C.
- Metallised paper — in silver or gold, imitates foil stamping and gloss. For food and product labels.
Adhesives
The adhesive determines how the label behaves under moisture, cold and on different surfaces.
- Acrylic — clear, high adhesion, resistant to heat and UV. Ideal for outdoor use.
- Removable — low adhesion, easy to lift off.
- Natural rubber — viscous, particularly good on rough surfaces.
- Permanent — for almost all labels, bonds permanently and cannot be removed undamaged.
- Freezer — keeps its adhesion at low temperatures, for chilled and frozen food.
Label printing and finishing
We print with flexo and offset and finish with:
- Blind embossing — relief pressed into the paper, without ink.
- Hot foil stamping — foil applied under heat and pressure; popular for cosmetic and beverage labels.
- Protective laminate — gloss or matt, protects the design and adds effects.
Which combination makes sense depends on the pack, product and budget. Send us your inquiry — we will recommend material and finishing and send samples.