Materials
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BOPP
Clear BOPP is a water, oil, and moisture resistant polypropylene film. It is great for when you want to see the underlying products. This is commonly used with toiletries, cosmetics and candle labels.
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High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
White BOPP is great for indoor/outdoor use. The base color is white and can be printed with any color you'd like. This material is tough and long lasting making it ideal for Beauty Products, Beer Crowlers, Beard Oil, CBD Products, Logo Stickers, Lip Balms.
Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Silver BOPP has a brushed steel look. It is recommended for fully metallic labels.
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High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Silver Chrome is a highly reflective material that is water, oil, and moisture resistant. If you are looking for a subtle touch of spot metallic* on your label, this is the choice. Unlike Silver BOPP, it is not recommended for fully metallic labels. *Printing spot metallic requires artwork designed in a vector program such as Adobe Illustrator.
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High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Matte BOPP uses an aggressive adhesive made specifically for cold storage conditions. Examples of these products include: Cold food storage, pre-frozen food packaging, outdoor elements/sub-zero, blast freezing/industrial kitchen.
Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Removable white BOPP uses a special adhesive that gives labels a secure bond that can also be removed without leaving adhesive residue. This material can be used on most surfaces however does not perform well when exposed to moisture, heat, cold or corrosive materials. Over time, if not removed, the adhesive will bond more like a permanent adhesive and can become difficult to remove. This material is great for: Inventory labels, temporary equipment labels, labels for reusable containers and cartons, packing slips and shipping labels.
Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Tight radius BOPP uses an aggressive adhesive that holds strong on smaller, cylindrical packaging. Examples of these products include: lip balms, mascara, and perfumes.
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High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
PAPER AND ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS
This material has an ink jet topcoat for more vibrant colors, a smooth finish and is perfect for those labels with tiny text. It’s best for single use products. This material is great for coffee labels, tea labels and soap labels. Matte paper is recyclable.
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Hemp paper is created using hemp pulp which is combined with post consumer pulp. The result is a premium quality paper with an elegant finish. The adhesive is strong and durable.
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If you are looking for an eco-friendly label option, vellum is made with 100% post-consumer fiber. It is excellent for high speed packaging lines and is a great stock for premium and eco-friendly labeling such as wine bottles, gourmet food, and beverages.
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Our kraft paper is FSC certified and gives a raw, unfinished look that will bring out the character in your label. Be aware that lighter colors may be washed out by the brown color of the material. Kraft paper is not moisture resistant and is best for dry products and environments.
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With its bright white color and subtle texture, Estate Paper 4 will elevate the appearance and desirability of any product. This material is not waterproof, and is not designed to withstand repeated handling, however it is designed to have “wet strength”. Originally created for fine wine bottles, Estate labels are now a popular choice for wrapped soap, candles, and a wide range of other handcrafted or artisan products. Our Estate Paper 4 is also FSC certified.
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Estate #9 provides a timeless, elegant look to your product. With it’s slight texture, off-white color and raw finish, it is perfect for alcohol bottles. This material is FSC certified.
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Stone paper consisting of 80% calcium carbonate, which is a base mineral and inorganic compound and 20% polyethylene resin to create an environmentally friendly paper. Stone Paper is water- resistant and inherently strong and durable.
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High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer
Water dispersible labels are perfect for all of your reusable container needs including: meal preparation, food safety rotation, storage and many more! These labels completely disperse in water within seconds. Optimal dispersion occurs in warm water with light agitation. Story in a dry place.
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HIGH GLOSS LAMINATE
UV LAMINATE
MATTE LAMINATE
THERMAL TRANSFER
Works best on White BOPP. It is designed for thermal transfer, hot foil stamp and is ideal for bar code or other variable information applications. It provides stability, durability and UV protection. Ideal for label and tag applications that require variable information such as lot codes and expiration dates. Please review recommended ribbon list and thoroughly test in actual end use application due to the many variables involved with thermal transfer printing.
SOFT TOUCH
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Artwork Specs
Print-ready artwork requires an attention to detail so your label is printed to the exact specifications that you want. We have made a list of every detail your label digital files should have whether you hire a designer or design the labels yourself. Download our artwork specs to properly format your design files.
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The right material can really make your brand stick! If you aren’t sure of what your best option is, answer a few questions about your product needs and we’ll let you know what we recommend.