Label Materials for Products That Need to Look Great and Perform

The material you choose for your label does a lot more than determine how it looks. It plays a major role in how your label holds up to moisture, oil, refrigeration, handling, shipping, and everyday wear. At Leapin’ Lizard Labels, we offer a variety of label materials to help brands find the right fit for their product, packaging, and overall presentation. Whether you need a durable waterproof option, a material with a more natural paper look, or something designed to stand up to tough conditions, choosing the right material helps ensure your labels stay attractive, functional, and aligned with your brand. Explore the options below to find the best label material for your application.

WHITE BOPP

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, and Lip Balms.

Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer

CLEAR 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.

Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer

SILVER CHROME BOPP

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.

Laminate options:
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer

MATTE BOPP

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

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

Tight radius BOPP uses an aggressive adhesive that holds strong on smaller, cylindrical packaging. Examples of these products include: lip balms, mascara, and perfumes.

Laminate options: 
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer

MATTE PAPER

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

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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VELLUM

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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KRAFT PAPER

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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ESTATE #4

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

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

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.

Laminate options: 
High Gloss | Matte | UV High Gloss | Soft Touch | Thermal Transfer

WATER SOLUBLE

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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CHOOSE YOUR LAMINATE

Most of our base materials come with different lamination options so you can create a totally custom label that’s perfect for your product! Laminate options:

HIGH GLOSS LAMINATE

This can be used for general purpose, booklets and various applications. Great label protection for Health & Beauty and Food & Beverage applications when consistent results are required.

UV LAMINATE

Designed to reduce color fading caused by harmful UV light, this product is optimal for outdoor label applications such as bumper stickers, decals and nameplate decoration.

MATTE LAMINATE

Provides your label a softer, frosted aesthetically pleasing look. A favorite for cosmetic and beauty labels as well as other point of purchase products. The non-reflective film is also ideal for bar code scanning and can be used for flexible packaging depending on the film and temperature needed for sealing.

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

The appearance of this finish is similar to a matte laminate, however soft touch laminate provides your label with a unique feel that is soft and velvety. It provides great durability while adding a touch of elegance and luxury to your product package.

What Our Customers are Saying

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  • “Delivered before the promise date.”

    Re-ordered some small labels that we printed by Leapin' Lizard some years ago. Silver ink printed on a white background. LL's new technology used a high quality metalized background film with white overprint, which is fabulous. Crisp, clean and super legible. Delivered before the promise date. Great operation.

    -Tom Grove

  • “5 stars – Excellent quality and service!”

    We ordered custom stickers and a banner for Griffin’s Cookies from Leapin’ Lizard Labels and were thoroughly impressed. The print quality is top-notch, the colors are vibrant, and everything arrived exactly as expected (and quickly!). Their team was friendly, responsive, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. We’ll definitely be ordering from them again. Highly recommend!

    -Griffin's Cookies

  • “5 star quality and a day early.”

    Whew! What can I say but THANK YOU Leapin Lizard Labels for coming through for me. Guy, you are a rock star while being such an amazing professional I cant thank you enough, Crunch time and here I sit with everything that we created together and it all is 5 star quality and a day early. Love you guys!!!!

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Still have questions? Check out these FAQ's

Can you do custom label shapes?

We can do labels of any shape and size and any configuration! Need your labels on a roll? No problem! Machine application? We've got you covered. Special shapes? You bet!

Can you print labels in any color?

We print in virtually any color under the sun!

How do I know what materials to use?

Well, we have plenty of resources to help you answer that question! For starters, head over to our Materials page to review all the different types of materials we use and learn about their individual, unique attributes, including laminations and various properties. 

Do you have labels for oily products?

We do! Head over to our Materials Quizto learn more about what types of materials work best for your unique and individual product labeling needs!

What is your label turn-around time?

We are currently printing and shipping labels in five to seven business days. We do offer rush printing and rush shipping for additional fees.

Can I place an order online?

You absolutely can! If you're ready to place an order, head over to our online store, linked here, and get an order started! Or, if you would rather get a quote and talk through your order with one of our Customer Success Representatives, click here to get a quote emailed directly to your inbox!

What are your label order minimums?

We do not have any order minimums at Leapin' Lizard Labels, nor do we have any set-up fees! As part of our continued effort to be as small business-friendly as possible, we aim to keep costs down to ensure you can get the labels you need when you need them!

Can I re-order labels of the same design?

Absolutely! We save all of your artwork so re-orders are simple and fast! Additionally, if you place orders through our online store, you can log in anytime and create new orders from your stored artwork!

How do I measure my containers?

  1. Start by measuring the height of the container from the base to the shoulder, not including the neck or cap, to determine the maximum label height.
  2. For the label's width, use a flexible tape measure to wrap around the circumference of the container at its widest point, taking care not to pull too tight.
  3. To ensure your label fits properly and doesn't wrap onto itself, subtract at least an eighth to a quarter of an inch from your width measurement.
  4. Lastly, remember to account for any curves or tapering on the container, as this could affect the layout and visibility of your label design.

I need help! Can I speak to someone directly about my label needs?

We'd love to connect! As part of our VIP customer experience, we have a dedicated team of Customer Success Representatives that would be happy to discuss your label needs. CLICK HERE to schedule a free consultation, or email us atteam@leapinlizardlabels.com!

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