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UV-RESISTANT LABELS, STICKERS, AND DECALS

OUTDOOR UV-RESISTANT LABELS

Outdoor UV-resistant labels include any label, sticker, or decal that will be exposed to sun, rain, hail, snow, wind, or any other outdoor element. Fade resistance is a powerful factor that should not be overlooked.

Ultraviolet sun rays

are mighty and will affect the longevity and durability of the exposed print. The right combination of the proper materials and ink can help ensure the intended life of your label.

Fade Resistant Inks

What would happen if the wrong inks were printed on your outdoor label? In Colorado, you can expect anything printed with yellow and magenta to fade as quickly as a few days or within a week. Cyan would be next with black ink being the most durable. Most digitally printed labels and stickers are printed using a method known as process printing. Process printing uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black layered together to make all the other colors, so just because your label is green and not strictly yellow, doesn’t mean that you can avoid this problem. Outdoor labels, stickers, and decals require inks that will not fade in the sun.

Did you know Colorado’s sun shines an average of 300 days a year? High altitude locations experience a higher UV index. And don’t underestimate the strength of UV rays during bad weather. Reflection of the sun on water and snow also produces a higher UV index. The amount of time a label could be in the path of direct sunlight, and the strength of UV rays, are all factors considered when engineering a label structure and quote for your specific application. Be sure to communicate with your label representative that your label will be used outdoors and how long it needs to last.

UV Varnish

Even if your label quote specifies UV varnish, understand this does not inherently mean that your label is UV-resistant. This is a common misnomer as the UV indication only means the varnish is cured using ultraviolet lights and unless otherwise specified, it contains zero implications beyond that. It is possible your outdoor label quote will have a UV varnish finish, but now you know that not all UV varnishes are the same.

Outdoor Laminate for UV-resistant Labels

A quote for outdoor labels from Columbine Label will most likely include an outdoor laminate for durability. Our outdoor laminate has inherent UV-resistance properties. Through a series of tests performed by Columbine Label and our vendors, we are able to identify which inks, laminations, and varnishes are best for your project needs. If your outdoor label expectation is limited to a short amount of time, Columbine Label will present a quote that will fit your needs. Conversely, if your outdoor label lifetime is extended, Columbine Label will present a quote that will fit your needs.

When working with Columbine Label, our specialized process includes getting to know you and understanding your business. Through this, we can ensure that you have a label, sticker, or decal that is exactly what you want and need!

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: BRETT BÖRZSEI

Expertly managing production—and expectations

Even as a teenager in Michigan, Brett Börzsei, production manager for Columbine Label Company, knew he wanted to work in the printing industry. Throughout high school, he took graphic design classes at his school and the local university to sharpen his design skills for page layout, websites, animation, and more. While earning a BS in Imaging and Print Science from Western Michigan University, Brett found his calling in print. “I discovered that I was better at managing the work and what goes into producing print rather than the design side of things.”

After graduating in 2011, Brett had his sights set on Colorado. He applied to Columbine Label Company in 2011 and was hired as a sales assistant. The job evolved into a sales/production liaison and eventually to his current position handling production management, scheduling, quality assurance, and onboarding.

360-degree print experience

In his role, Brett capitalizes on his full-spectrum knowledge of printing. “I have spent time in the art room, interacting with customers and suppliers, and I’ve also run a portion of the machinery we have in the plant,” he explains. “Having the knowledge base of sales, our front-end system, art design, and knowing how the presses work, allows me to pull from every aspect of the print process to make the best decisions possible when presented with a challenge.”

Promises made, promises kept

A big part of Brett’s job is ensuring that Columbine Label delivers when promised. Central to that is managing expectations in a world of ongoing supply chain issues. “In the first eight years I’ve been with Columbine, we could order whatever we needed and have it within a week or two,” Brett notes. “But over the last two years, that has changed drastically. We’re seeing lead times of six to eight months on some inventory. Nobody wants to hear that what was once so easily attainable is no longer available quickly. I work with the sales team and their customers to help everyone understand the reality of the situation and recommend substitutions on a material that will work as effectively.”

Digital helps meet demands

In the face of supply challenges, digital printing continues to be the answer to fast turnaround times. “People want things now and digital printing has allowed that to happen. When I first started at Columbine, we had multiple flexographic presses and had just purchased a digital press about a year earlier. The flexo presses provided about a two-week lead time. But with our digital press, we have been able to consistently offer a three- to five-day turn time for years,” Brett says. “It’s a point of pride for us.”

Teamwork and award-winning chili

There’s much that Brett enjoys about working at Columbine Label. “Coming from a family that owned a small business, I know what it takes to be successful at a place like Columbine Label,” he explains. “It’s a tight-knit community here and seeing the successes of our team is very important to me. I know that any one person cannot do the job on their own. The ability to work together to a common goal and reaching that is very rewarding.” And when it comes to non-work-related fun and teambuilding at Columbine, Brett says one of the many great experiences was winning the Columbine Label chili contest.

DO THESE 7 THINGS TO LOWER THE COST OF YOUR LABELS

Columbine Label, with over 34 years of experience in the label printing industry, continually develops and updates criteria to help customers lower the cost of labels and save money on all their custom label runs. Their team of experts is well versed in producing labels for all industries, including craft beer and other beverages, food, health and beauty products, industrial products, and household products. Regardless of the pricing pressures created by the pandemic or other cost-increasing factors, manufacturers of all sizes can follow these money-saving tips.

Follow these best tips to lower the cost of your labels

1. Material

Allow your label specialist to identify the material best suited for your product. Many variables go into the material choice, such as application type, application temperature, service temperature, container type, and even container shape. Utilizing your label printer’s expertise will ensure that you are paying for a material that is overkill, or for a material that won’t get the job done right. As a result, choosing the right material will save money and headaches along the way.

2. Colors

More colors can equate to higher cost, plus additional setup charges. Work with a printer that has digital printing technology. Digital printing presses typically produce your design in a four-color process, or six-color process and do not require printing plates.

3. Label Size

Label size is important to ensure proper fit to your container. Did you know that label printers have web-width limitations? These limitations affect the number of rows of labels that can be printed at one time, and the amount of material waste. Columbine Label is equipped to determine a minimum and maximum size for your label. This will allow them to maximize the web width, use the base material more efficiently, and ultimately save you money. Plus, less waste is created!

4. Quantity

Placing orders in bulk will get the best price. Label printing is no different. Ordering a higher quantity of labels will get your unit cost down. The key is knowing your label usage, so you don’t end up throwing away obsolete labels. Labels that are the same size and printed on the same material can be combined into one run, giving you the benefit of higher quantity price breaks. Let your label specialist understand your label ordering needs and they will guide you to best practices for saving time and money.

5. Flexibility

Being flexible with your label printer can help save you money. Whether it’s the size of your label or specialty material, ask your label specialist to send you samples of recommended alternatives. It could be in your best interest.

6. Labels on a roll

The default number of labels on a roll is 1,000 (if quantities permit). If you are utilizing an automatic label applicator to apply labels to your product, find out the maximum outside diameter the machine will allow. Doing this will almost certainly provide more labels on a roll which will reduce the number of setups and changeovers on your end. It may also save you money in the label quote (especially true for very high quantities).

7. Buy Direct

Similar to any trade, label printing is a specialty, and although many businesses are willing to sell you labels (one-stop-shop) they are unable to control important aspects such as quality, price, and turnaround time. They are merely a pass-through entity that bears responsibility and therefore adds cost to the invoice. Avoid paying middle-man markup by purchasing your labels direct from the printer.

We invite you to send in your existing labels, and/or containers. Columbine Label’s team of experts will evaluate your products and ordering processes to see where we can lower the cost of your labels and save you money.

3-7 SECONDS: CAPTURE THE FIRST MOMENT OF TRUTH (FMOT) WITH CUSTOM PRODUCT LABELS

Every good product needs a good product label. Every good product label can emphasize and showcase not only the product but also the brand as a whole. Knowing the right label materials to suit your product can make the difference in a customer’s perception of quality when looking at products on the shelf. Professionally developed and printed labels can increase your product and brand perception leading to boosted profits! Denver Custom Label provider, Columbine Label can help to enhance your business through beautiful, high-quality product labels.

As consumers walk through the supermarkets and department stores today, they make a thousand seemingly instantaneous decisions to either look more closely at a product or dismiss it from their minds. The moment your product is spotted, and the label is read, is called the moment of truth, and it’s perhaps the most determining three seconds in consumerism. It’s the one and only chance to make a first impression and it must be a lasting one!

Maximize the Effectiveness of the First Three Seconds

Custom printed labels can help you maximize the effectiveness of these three seconds and ensure that your product’s eye-catching first impression will be a lasting one.

Columbine Label’s team of printing specialists can take your logo and design elements to print a beautiful and eye-catching label. They’ll be able to help you execute a vision that meets your specific requirements, separates your product from the herd, and attracts your desired consumer. Columbine Label’s industry-leading printing equipment will provide you with a universe of possibilities that approaches the infinite.

When the creative vision has materialized, you’ll find the remainder of your business with Denver Custom Labels provider Columbine Label to be pleasant, timely, attentive, and honest. All their departments conduct themselves with rigorous professionalism. You’ll find their customer service agents to be accommodating and friendly. You’ll find their accounting department to be clear, up front, and consistent throughout.

What quantity of labels do you need? Columbine Label can provide an extensive line of custom printed labels and services to accommodate any labeling job, from the very small to the incomprehensibly large.

Small Quantities? Columbine Label offers cost-efficient, digital labeling options.

Large Quantities? Columbine Label offers a competitive discount structure for bulk orders and can produce runs into the millions, in a timely fashion, with consistent quality and repeatability.

What is your Business?

Columbine Label specializes in, and routinely has special offers for manufacturers and producers of:

* Nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements

* Vitamin products

* Food and beverages

* Industrial and consumer goods

* Beauty and skin care products

Other Considerations

Do you need Barcode Labels? Are you aware of the ways in which Barcode Labels can increase and expand your business?

Barcode labels can be wonderful tools in the early life of your product and will become essential if your product is to reach millions if not billions of consumers. Barcodes open distribution channels, and promotional opportunities are perhaps the quickest and most effective way for your product to reach international markets and cross language barriers.

Columbine Label is passionate about offering custom digital labels to local businesses, welcomes the opportunity to fill your label needs, and show you the tremendous impact that great labeling can have on the popularity and success of your product. Share your vision with Columbine Label.

WHY YOU MUST WIN THE ZERO MOMENT OF TRUTH (ZMOT): CUSTOM PRODUCT STICKERS

Zero Moment of Truth

Creating brand trust and loyalty can be a difficult task, but it is well worth the effort because of the ways that it can boost your business’s bottom line. What is more trusted and well respected than a recommendation from a trusted friend? When you have won a customer’s Zero Moment of Truth (ZMOT) in custom product labels, you know you have created brand loyalty.

When a consumer interacts with your product you must win them over again and again by first by creating a product label that will entice them to buy your product, second when they sample your product, and third, their ZMOT, when they love your product enough to recommend it to others. Denver Custom Stickers producer, Columbine Label, specializes in helping you achieve this goal.

Create Unique Eye-catching Products with Custom Product Stickers

Custom Printed Labels and Stickers work to create a unique and eye-catching label that will draw in consumers as they pass by the shelf. Everyone has been to a store, browsing the isles searching for products that look good to us. Unless a consumer is looking for something specific, they often choose a brand that looks appealing to them, not one that looks mediocre. The label you choose to represent your product is the easiest and most common way consumers judge which product to buy.

Grab the Attention of Your Customers ZMOT

Your label should be able to grab the attention of its viewers and stand out above the competitors. As with many aspects of life, your first impression sticks with you, when shopping for a product the consumers' first impression is a vital contributor to them remembering your product in the future. Columbine Label has the resources and technology on-site to create the highest quality of products.

Communicate to Your Customers' needs

Columbine Label works closely with its clients to meet all expectations. They will recommend ideas or samples they think would be the best fit, but the number one concern is to address the needs of the client. For Custom Stickers or Custom Labels, Columbine Label understands that their ZMOT is creating a quality product so you will continue to return for your future label needs, as well as recommend the services to others.

If you have created a product that you truly believe in and want to succeed with; then trust Columbine Label to deliver the best custom label or sticker available to go to market. The labels are of the highest quality, and top design, and will leave a lasting impression on all who view them. The quality of your product will lead to a consumer's ultimate assessment but let a professionally produced custom label help get your product into households.

The Opportunity to Get Attention with ZMOT Custom Product Stickers

As previously stated, the first impression is a lasting one. Your product may be the best in the game, but without proper marketing, many consumers may miss out on the opportunity to sample it. The first impression needs to be a positive one, and once your product is sampled, and loved, your ultimate Zero Moment of Truth among consumers will have been achieved.Get a Quote

CUSTOM LABELS GIVE YOUR PRODUCTS A DISTINCTIVE IDENTITY

WHAT IS THE MESSAGE YOUR LABEL IS GIVING?

Consumers shopping for products might not realize the influence that labels have they decide to either buy your product or shelve it.

That is why your business should have custom labels and branded designs for a unique, eye-catching, and distinctive identity that customers can easily recognize.

The first steps to consider

What are some things that make the best label? What will really catch someone’s eye while also defining your business? Here are some things to consider:

Color matching with pleasing tones should always be a top priority. Brands like Coca-Cola, Lays, and Ritz all have a distinct color combination that can be easily recognized.

Design layout–less is more in this case. Fewer words and a perfectly crafted layout will bring in a customer, so remember to choose the best wording and layout of your design.

Yes, even a label needs to be considered on quality. For a potential new customer, the quality of the label reflects the quality of the product inside.

Of course, there are many other things to take into consideration that are a bit more technical: what kind of adhesive will be best for your label? What kind of material should you use to best display your brand? How much is this all going to cost?

Print Provider

Columbine Label offers extensive technical knowledge of label products with a wide variety of choices suitable for any label application. You could say that the quality and service that is provided by Columbine Label really sticks with their clients.

What can you find at Columbine Label?

Custom product labels

Pressure-sensitive labels

Shrink sleeve labels and application

Tags with and without adhesive

Flexible packaging (stick packs)

Digital printing

Variable data and personalization

Various choices of adhesives, materials, and liners

Bar code and QR code labels (augmented reality)

Embossed labels

Foil Stamped labels

Roll Labels for hand or auto application

Sheeted Labels

Custom labels can be made to withstand the wear and tear of shipping, customer handling, and everything in-between. Also, Columbine Label offers an in-house pre-press graphics department to ensure top-notch print quality.

Columbine Label will measure your bottles and assist in making your artwork print-ready, all to ensure that only the highest quality, best fitting labels will be created and produced.

Why Columbine Label?

Columbine Label has been in business since 1988 and is committed to top-of-the-line service and quality, staying up to date with industry-leading, state-of-the-art digital printing equipment.

Send in a request for a quote today and get ready to get more of YOUR products purchased!

It is about time your products start really sticking out!

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR COMPETITOR IS AN INCH AWAY?

IMPORTANCE OF A PRODUCT’S LABEL TO BRANDING

4-minute read On a typical grocery store shelf, dozens of competitive products are packed together in close quarters, inches apart, vying to be put in the shopping cart. Competition is fierce.

The goal of purchasing that valuable retail shelf space is to have the product purchased, not just to sit on the shelves. The question is – When a consumer is looking at a shelf of related products and chooses one to buy, which factor most influenced their purchasing decision? Along with popularity, price, and ingredients, one of the main components of the choice is based on the products’ visual appeal. Does it look good? Does it look better than the others on the shelf?

Other than the actual product inside (if you can see it), the product’s label will enhance the visual appeal. Businesses often spend valuable time brainstorming for the perfect label design that represents the product, as well as the company or brand. Do not minimize the importance of the product label when it comes to increasing your sales! Here are a couple of tips for food product label design to help your products get through the checkout lane more often than your competitor.

Know Your Audience

You need to know what your customers are looking for before you begin to draft design ideas. Food labels typically have minimal space to convey a lot of information. Food labels must convey your company’s commitment to fresh and quality ingredients, sanitary processes, and delicious taste. You must understand the expectations of your audience. If they want an Italian dish, they are looking for colors, images, and lettering that they associate with Italy. If they want a healthy meal, they may want to see whole grains and vegetables. You can also capture a snapshot of your target audience on the label – think of the face of a baby on a jar of baby food or a tough cowboy on beef jerky packages.

Think about other aspects of your target audience, such as income level. Therefore, the packaging intention of an economy can of soup is to look generic, while a higher-end name-brand soup includes high-definition images, fancy lettering, and well-known logos. The same product can often have a distinctive look in its packaging and be labeled differently for different markets and different customers. There are other things you could learn about your audience, take time to study and do your research.

Know Your Competitors

Audience expectations can really help you pinpoint the type of label design you should move toward, but there is another thing to take into consideration – what are your competitors doing? If they are all following a widespread practice, such as making Italian product packages using red, green, and white colors, then the whole grocery aisle starts to look the same.

You want to stand out and “get noticed” – so you need to think differently. This is not to say you should ignore audience expectations, but you should meet them in a new and eye-catching way.

Whether it is a quote, picture, or object that represents your product, it should be straightforward and easily recognizable. It should trigger a certain emotion – like reminding the customers about a warm, home-cooked meal, or the great spice of a Mexican salsa they had on their vacation. Your product should communicate to the audience both how you will fulfill their expectations, and also show how your product is different from the products next to yours.

The Finished Label

Once you have developed a label design, you will need to get it produced. This is another decision that could impact customer response to the product. If the label printing quality is low or the material looks faulty, it could cause the customer to choose your competitor. And what about quality? If it looks great on the shelf but falls apart in the fridge, a consumer may choose someone else on the next grocery store trip.

There is a multitude of variables that come into play when custom printing product labels. Companies such as Columbine Label Company in Centennial, Colorado, can take your label design and determine the best process to use for printing your labels. They will decide based on multiple questions, such as: What will the packaging be? Is the product hot or cold? What is the shelf life of the product? They will determine what printing material and printing processes to use to make sure the label looks great over time.

The best next step is to contact Columbine Label and ask for a quote. They will help you get your eye-catching label on your product so you can get it sold!

LABELS, STICKERS, AND DECALS; WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE

As defined by Merriam-Webster and Oxford Dictionary:

Label: a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description.

Sticker: a slip of paper with an adhesive back that can be fastened to a surface.

Decal: a picture, design, or label made to be transferred (as to glass) from specially prepared paper.

A LABEL SELLS SOMETHING, A STICKER SAYS SOMETHING

In short, a label is used for object or product identification. Labels will provide specific and necessary information about a product such as its name, contents, ingredients, etc. Manufacturers like to receive labels on rolls for automatic label application, semi-automatic label application, or even hand application. Products such as Craft Beer, Food, and household chemicals, are examples in which you would see labels applied to them. The label is also your in-store salesperson. Its presence on the shelf can be the difference in a consumer’s purchasing decision.

Stickers are typically suited for outdoor applications and are generally used for advertising and promotional purposes. They are made of durable materials such as polyester or vinyl and are produced individually cut in stacks or multiple on a sheet. Some examples of stickers include bumper stickers, logo stickers, children’s stickers, etc.

Decals generally describe the transfer of one medium to another, such as vinyl lettering and graphics. They are supplied with a pre-mask that is removed after it is adhered to a surface, ensuring the alignment of separate pieces.

The three are often used synonymously; it’s no wonder why it’s confusing. “Label” is a synonym for “Sticker”, and “Bumper Sticker” is a synonym for “Decal”. After all, they each have adhesive and can be adhered to most surfaces. Various shapes, sizes, and the ability to print full-color graphics are other commonalities between the three.

Common questions

Do stickers have stronger adhesive than labels?

The aggressiveness of adhesive has less to do with whether it’s a sticker or a label and more with the surface it will be applied to, the temperature during the application process, and the environment and elements the product will endure during its intended life cycle. A good, reputable label manufacturer will help you determine how aggressive your adhesive needs to be to meet the needs of your product.

Are vinyl stickers better?

Though vinyl stickers are typically more durable, they are not suitable for all applications. In fact, a vinyl sticker may be overkill thus costing you more than your need dictates.

What material do you print labels on?

Labels can be printed on paper, film, and foils. The specific product and use will dictate which material and adhesive combination are most suitable.

Which ones are waterproof, labels or stickers?

When a sticker is intended for outdoor use, it is typically made with durable waterproof material. Labels can also be made with waterproof material suitable for specific product use and application.

Do stickers need to have a laminate?

For many printing processes, it is recommended to laminate stickers with a clear film that provides a degree of UV resistance. A laminate will protect the ink that is printed on the label, as well as the face of the label from scratches. Not all printing processes require laminate. The Domino digital press at Columbine Label prints with UV inks, so they are inherently durable and do not require a laminate.

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When working with Columbine Label, our specialized process includes getting to know you and understanding your business. Through this, we are able to ensure that you have a label, sticker, or decal that is exactly what you want and what you need.

TEXTURED WINE LABEL MATERIAL; APPEALING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS

WHAT DO WINE CONNOISSEURS LOOK FOR WHEN DECIDING ON A GOOD QUALITY WINE?

Color, smell, the balance between elements, and complexity are all elements of a great wine. You could have the best wine in the world but failing to reflect the quality of your wine with a presentable bottle and unique, beautiful label could lead to that bottle being overlooked. Success at the tasting begins with success on the shelf!

WHAT AFFECTS THE PRESENTATION OF A BOTTLE OF WINE?

Bottles that get purchased last in the store usually have a noticeable flaw or defect in the packaging. An imperfection in the bottle, the closure, or the label. The label may be positioned crooked, adhered with wrinkles, or worse it may be falling off.

And while all these scenarios should be taken into consideration during production, building your brand with a look and feel that is appealing to your consumers is key to getting your wine noticed and purchased.

The appeal to your wine bottle can be accomplished through embossing, foil stamping, special die-cuts, and/or special textured wine stock. Some of the popular textured wine stocks include material that is bright white, cream-colored, or somewhere in-between. The textures also vary from a standard laid finish, linen, vellum, and even smooth.

A list of some textured wine stock products typically available at Columbine Label:

Estate #4 – a white laid finish

Estate #9 – a cream-colored laid finish

Estate #8 – a bright white vellum finish

Felt – 70# bright white felt finish

Eggshell – 70# cream colored felt finish

Classic Linen – 60# Brilliant White

Renewable Hemp – 60# cream color speckled material

Natural Kraft – Dark brown fibrous face brown paper bag

Premium specialty options (may require minimums and/or longer lead time)

Birch Wood Veneer – *Not for Ice Bucket

Cherry Wood Veneer – smooth 100% real-wood veneer with natural grain patterns and natural defects *Not for Ice Bucket

Black Vellum – 60# black vellum

Black Velvet – 155# Smooth Velvety black material with tactile effect

SUSTAINABILITY

In addition to the look and feel of wine stocks, the materials have additional properties that enhance your brand’s sustainability.

Wet Strength

Wet strength is a property that increases label performance in moist environments by providing resistance to tearing and shriveling. Wet strength is also important in recycling wine bottles. Wet strength helps keep the label intact during the washout part of the recycling process. This means that the label can be fully removed without leaving behind scrap pieces that would interfere with the glass being recycled.

Water-Soluble Adhesive

The water-soluble adhesive is a specially formulated adhesive that makes the removal of the label clean. To remove labels from wine bottles, immerse the bottle in hot water (100-110 degrees F) for about 30 seconds after which the label, along with adhesive, will peel right off.

FSC – Forest Stewardship Council

The Forest Stewardship Council is a government program that ensures sustainable forest management. Promoting and driving responsible management and procedures toward sustainable use, conservation, restoration, and respect for all.

Recycled Content

Label stock with recycled content is made wholly, or in part, with pre-consumer waste, or post-consumer waste.

In addition to adding appeal to the look and feel of your wine bottle label, textured wine stocks also add a sustainable value that is important to consumers.

Learn more about textured wine labels to leverage your brand by requesting a quote today!

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: SAVORY SPICE SHOP

FILLING LIFE WITH FLAVOR ONE SPICE AT A TIME

Savory Spice owners blend creativity, craftsmanship, and cooking into a successful boutique business

Did you ever stop to wonder how many varieties of paprika there are? If you’re like most people, probably not. But the next time you’re preparing a dish that calls for paprika, you might want to think twice before reaching for that basic grocery store blend.

Of the 200-plus spices, herbs, and extracts available from Denver-based Savory Spice Shop, they offer five varieties of paprika—that’s about four more than you would ever see in your average supermarket spice aisle. It’s what makes Savory Spice Shop the go-to purveyor of artisanal seasonings for everyone in the kitchen, from gourmet chefs to novices.

“Most of our high-quality, proprietary blends are prepared by hand in small batches,” explains Savory Spice Shop founders Mike and Janet Johnston. “This allows us to create seasonings that are distinctly more fragrant and more flavorful than those sold elsewhere.” The couple opened their first Savory Spice store in Denver in 2004 and have grown to 27 retail locations across the U.S., plus a successful e-commerce business, offering 450 products.

“Cooking is so personal…tastes are highly individualized,” Mike explains, “We offer such a wide range of blends and grinds of spices, chances are that we can meet anyone’s flavor preferences.”

A blend of personal and professional passions

Mike and Janet entered the spices and seasonings industry with a blend of personal and professional passions. The couple leveraged their extensive professional experience in spice blending, the retail spice industry, and marketing to turn what they love into a small business.

Each plays an important role in operations and product development. Mike takes a creative approach to flavors, whether it’s in the kitchen or behind the grill. “I enjoy pushing flavors outside of traditional uses to inspire cooks of all levels,” he notes. He has created over 200 spice blends, from traditional favorites like Jamaican Jerk to seasonings inspired by global travel and trends. With the explosion of interest in barbecuing and home smokers during the pandemic, the demand for flavorful and unique rubs played right into Mike’s flavor forte. The company offers 49 rubs, seasonings, and other products specifically for grilling. As a lead product innovator, Mike oversees the company’s Test Kitchen which develops new products as well as recipes to support product launches and customers’ exploration of their seasonings.

Janet manages day-to-day operations at the corporate office and warehouse. But she also immerses herself in international travel to gain a 360-degree knowledge of the industry. Her adventures include learning about the harvesting processes of French sea salt and Grenada nutmeg, tracing the origins of traditional blends such as Bajan in Barbados, cooking classes in Thailand, harvesting cinnamon in Vietnam, and picking peppercorns in Cambodia.

Simple, but with a “wow”

About those five varieties of paprika? “Once consumers do a little research and experimenting in the kitchen, they discover there is a major difference in quality and taste between grocery store brand spices and ours,” observes Mike. “And there are so many varieties of spices like paprika—even salt and pepper—that have a range of exciting flavor profiles and textures.”

To keep so many choices from scaring away consumers who are just starting to find their way in the kitchen, the Johnstons set out to make the spice experience simple but impactful. Their mission statement reflects that: Our mission is to deliver ‘wow’ flavor experiences that bring you closer to your loved ones,” Janet explains, “We make exploring in the kitchen surprisingly simple and approachable, so cooks of all levels can say, ‘I’ve got this!’

To that end, their line of Spice ‘n Easy line has been proving wildly popular, particularly during the pandemic. “Many people were just learning how to cook and had more time with their family to prepare meals in ways they previously hadn’t,” says Mike. “Customers wanted to learn how to cook, but they also wanted to try new things.” To inspire and entice shoppers, Savory Spice packaging features colorful photos of the finished dishes, and unique, kitchen-tested recipes are available on their website.

This year, the company is showcasing a new Wonders of the World product line of internationally inspired Spice ‘n Easy seasonings, including Honey Sumac Hummus inspired by Petra, Jordan.

Immersive, sensory in-store experiences

The Savory Spice Shop in-store experience takes spice shopping to a whole other sensory level. Even before opening the door to a Savory Spice Shop location, you are drawn in by the smell of fresh spices. “If you walked down a grocery store aisle, you won’t have that same experience,” says Janet. “We believe the best way for customers to understand the value of high-quality spices is a hands-on, smelling, and tasting experience.”

Shoppers are not only taken in by the aromas and flavors, but also by the bright colors of the brand packaging and the products themselves. The immersive in-store experience also includes tastings, cooking classes, cookbook author sessions, and one-on-one interaction with spice merchants to learn about the store’s many products, recipes, and more.

For the Johnstons, what matters most in life is meaningful moments, delightful experiences, and of course, flavorful food. Or as they like to say: helping people “Live Life Full” one spice at a time.

9 REASONS WHY LABEL PROOFS MATTER

PDF LABEL PROOF VS. PHYSICAL LABEL PROOF

The method of emailing PDF files for approval of a label proof has been adopted by printers for decades. This method will show how art appears on a monitor, is universally accepted, and works great in many circumstances including re-prints or minor text revisions. Your printer should have systems in place to measure and track color and color consistency from run to run. However, there are limitations to proofing print jobs with digital PDF files.

Proof Label Color Output

The most common mistake seen in the print industry is art files that are built in the wrong format for the print method. RGB (red, green blue) files work for websites, online advertising, and essentially anything that will be viewed through a screen or monitor. An RGB file will not create the same output on physical print (even if printed using RGB colors). This is because the RGB format deals with the mixing of different colors of light, whereas the standard print format, CMYK (cyan, yellow, magenta, black), deals with the mixing of inks or toners. Converting from an RGB file to a CMYK file is not always a 1-to-1 swap. If the color does not convert well for printing in CMYK, the result could be a color that is washed out or even an unexpected shade. This is where press proofs come in! A physical press proof is a small run of your labels that is used to show the print color and quality that you can expect from an order.

1. Label Design Elements and Layers

It’s not unheard of for design elements to show up perfectly clear on-screen, yet not translate well to print. This could be due to many factors, including but not limited to RBG file format. Here is a small list of additional considerations:

Color contrast that is too high or too low; too subtle or not subtle enough

White ink layers are incorrect or missing (especially important when printing on silver or clear labels material)

Corner radius – square-cornered elements might not look great on round-cornered labels

Label fit to the actual container (a physical proof can be cut out and tested)

Gradient – too low contrast or shows hard lines

Print-to-print registration

Background too dark or too light

Missing elements due to missing fonts, i.e., barcodes and QR Codes

(Download this checklist to help you proof your next label proof)

2. Testing

With a press proof in hand, scanning barcodes and QR codes will provide definitive results. UPC codes and barcodes that do not scan properly can cause problems with retailers, leading to additional fees, or fines, but more importantly, can cost that premium shelf space you worked so hard to acquire.

3. Proof Label Orientation on Roll

One often overlooked specification of label printing is the direction the label comes off the roll; also known as the unwind direction {link to unwind direction chart}. This is particularly important for automatic label applications. Let’s just say life is so much easier when the unwind direction is correct. Everything just moves along as it should.

4. Final Chance to Proofread

The meaning “press-ready” implies that the files have previously been reviewed and are approved for the printing process. Press-ready files are not manipulated by the printer unless the request is made for specific changes. The reason your press-ready art file is proofed is to ensure your art file translates properly on our end. Take this time to check over your label with a fine-tooth comb. Customers have been known to catch these “opportunities”:

Misspelled words

Missing fonts

Incorrect barcode

Missing barcode

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Art files are generally created on a white background with specifications to print on silver or clear material. The best attempt at simulating different backgrounds does not compare to the real thing. A physical proof will displace doubt and give you full confidence that your labels are exactly how you had imagined!

7. Removes Risk

Quality is a valid concern. Especially when using a new vendor or printing a new label. A physical proof will give you the confidence to know the labels you are waiting for are exactly what you expect them to be. Nothing removes risk like knowledge and confidence.

8. Save Money

A great print provider will stand behind their work when they make a mistake. However, when a digital PDF file is proofed and approved, or the mistake is in the provided art file, the chances of having to pay for a second print run are high. This is being said through experience and the deepest concern for all customers; It is true to your benefit to review a physical press proof.

9. Time-Saving

“There is never enough time to do it right, but there is always enough time to do it over.” ~ John W. Bergman

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: LAWS WHISKEY HOUSE

FROM WALL STREET TO WHISKEY

How Laws Whiskey House bet the farm on locally sourced heirloom grains to express uniquely Colorado flavors in their award-winning whiskey

Whiskey has always been a passion for Al Laws. But it wasn’t until 2011 that he and his wife Marianne turned that passion into a profession with the founding of Laws Whiskey House, an award-winner distillery in Denver, with the distribution of its American whiskeys in 18 states.

Before there was whiskey, Al spent 15 years in the world of finance in the oil and gas sector, including a decade on Wall Street in New York City. An opportunity with his employer to move to a Denver-based office brought the Laws to Colorado which would prove to be a serendipitous move for the future distillers.

From consumer to connoisseur to scholar

“Like many fellow Canadians, my lifelong journey with whiskey began early,” Al jokes. “And my drink of choice was Jack Daniel’s. As my passion has always been American whiskey.” Over the years he expanded and elevated his palate, amassing an impressive library of 600 bottles of whiskey in his home, from liquor stores across the country, many of which carry Laws Whiskey today.

After getting settled into Colorado for a few years, Al and Marianne decided the time was right to trade in his three-piece suit for shorts and Birkenstocks to pursue his dream. Al immersed himself in learning everything possible about the whiskey-making craft. “I read all the books and magazines out there,” he says, “including ten years of Whisky Advocate back issues.”

Al also sought mentors such as Bill Friel, a master distiller in Kentucky for four decades and one of the veteran members of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. “He agreed to help me put the company on the right track out of the gate and coached me on all the nuances of distilling whiskey”. Al says Bill was at Laws distillery for the first distillation. “He taught me the difference between just making whiskey and making whiskey with soul,” explains Al. “As making whiskey is an art as much as it is a science.”

Uniquely Colorado

Bill Friel isn’t the only secret weapon Laws Whiskey House has in its whiskey-making arsenal. Mother Nature plays a pivotal role too. The distillery sources its heirloom and heritage grains exclusively from just two family-owned Colorado farms—the Cody Family Farm in the San Luis Valley and the Whiskey Sisters Supply in Colorado’s eastern plains.

Al happened upon a Cody-grown 50-pound bag of wheat at a home brewing store that caught his eye. “I used it in a batch and the difference was immediate,” Al recalls. “It filled the distillery with intense aromas.” He met with the Codys and quickly established a relationship. The farm now supplies all the distillery’s flavoring grains, wheat, rye, and barley. Laws sources its corn exclusively from Stephanie and Felicia Ohnmacht of Whiskey Sisters Supply whom Al met while pouring whiskey at a fashion show.

The Laws’ early discovery of these two farms set the course for Colorado-focused whiskeys that make Laws Whiskey House distinctive and reminiscent of regional-based whiskeys prior to Prohibition, such as Pennsylvania rye and Kentucky bourbon.

“As our relationship with these two farms grew, I realized that there are grains grown specifically for flavor versus high yield/commodity,” explains Al. “That’s why we prioritize grains that present distinctive flavors that add uniqueness to our whiskey.” Al credits Mother Nature’s blessings on the Colorado region for this flavor distinction. “The thin air, hot days and cool nights of the Rocky Mountain region, and the rugged growing conditions of the San Luis Valley and eastern plains stress the grains just enough to deepen their flavor of our terroir-driven, grain-to-glass whiskeys.”

Al notes that terroir is a concept usually associated with wine, “but it definitely applies to whiskey as well. You can really taste the impact of the land, the influence of the folks that grow them, and the effect of our state’s unique growing conditions. These factors impart rich nuances to our whiskey.”

Like a patient gargoyle

Once a wizard of Wall Street, Al likens himself to more of a gargoyle, the guardian of spirits. He explains, “We filled our first barrel of Four Grain Bourbon on July 4th, 2011, but didn’t sell our first bottle until October 2014. In the early years, I often felt like the gargoyle of Laws Whiskey House, patiently waiting until the whiskey had enough time to mature and develop,” he laughs. In fact, Al got a tattoo of a gargoyle resting on a barrel on his arm to remind him of this experience.

Laws Whiskey House offerings include their flagship whiskeys, Four Grain Bourbon and San Luis Valley Rye, and the newest releases of their Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon and San Luis Valley Rye. Al says, “to be Bottled in Bond, a spirit must be at least four years old, a product of a single season and a single distiller, and has been aged entirely in our federally bonded rack house. Our latest Bottled in Bond Four Grain Bourbon carries an age statement of eight years, and the Bottled in Bond Rye is seven years old.”

The next great American whiskey

“Building a spirits brand takes time,” Al reiterates, “but we are using that time to do things the right way and to apply our ‘no shortcuts’ philosophy to all that we do. We set out on a twenty-year journey to build and establish our distillery and we are over halfway there.”

With a talented team of 40-strong, known as The Village, Al says the goal is to become part of the fabric and colorful heritage of great American whiskey brands. “We’ll likely never reach the size of Jack Daniels,” he admits, “but we’ll continue to focus on bringing to life rich whiskeys that frame the flavors of our heirloom and heritage grains.”

HEMP LABELS – SUSTAINABLE, RENEWABLE

THE LOOK OF RENEWABLE HEMP LABELS

Renewable Hemp label material is a stunning smooth texture paper that, by design, has a natural appearance. The earthy tone of the paper provides the “green” look, while the hemp fibers provide a random speckle appearance.

The construction of a hemp label is a 60# paper made from 30% hemp fiber with 5% of the hemp fiber unbleached for appearance. Renewable Hemp contains Wet Strength Alkali (WSA) properties. Wet strength is suitable for labeling returnable bottles because the paper stays intact during bottle washing, safeguarding machinery from obstruction.

Columbine Label sources our hemp and other paper label materials from manufacturers that have FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification. This certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. The FSC Principles and Criteria provide a foundation for all forest management standards globally, including the FSC US National Standard (v1.0) that guides forest management certification in the U.S. Columbine Label sources FSC material and can provide the chain of custody documentation through material vendors.

Renewable Hemp Material Adhesive Properties

Renewable Hemp material with semi-removable properties allows the label to be removable and/or repositionable within 30 minutes of application. The adhesive is fully permanent after three hours. The adhesive is resistant to water and ice bucket immersion which makes this product ideal for labeling wine bottles and spirits, while its outward appearance and quality make it ideal for labeling natural products. (Ice bucket immersion testing is a performance indicator that tests labeled bottles that are immersed in water and/or ice bath for a specified amount of time, however, there is an absence of a standard industry protocol for ice bucket testing, and label products should be tested for specific performance requirements.)

Differentiate Your Products with Renewable Hemp Label Material

With so many products fighting for consumer attention, it is more important than ever to differentiate your products from your competition! If your brand is serious about reducing plastic waste or showing your commitment to a natural product both inside and out, you can show that to your customer by using a natural hemp label material. Both price and shelf appeal matter, but with specially designed renewable hemp material, it doesn’t have to be a tradeoff. Renewable Hemp label material can be printed digitally, with no additional printing plates or setup, which translates to a lower price tag! For additional color enhancements, use white ink in your art file.

Learn more about Renewable Hemp Labels to leverage your brand by requesting a quote.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: RYAN JACKSON

KEEPING BUSY WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ryan Jackson, much like his sister Rachel, has printing in his blood. It should come as no surprise as both are the offspring of Greg Jackson, CEO of Columbine Label Company. While Rachel serves as vice president of operations, Ryan is vice president of business development.

It’s a role that suits him well. Ryan cut his teeth in the family business as an “odd jobs” employee during high school and over the summer break from college at Kansas State where he earned his degree in business management. Prior to joining Columbine Label in April 2021, he served as an outside sales representative in Florida and Georgia for a material supplier for four years.

Past experience meets future opportunities

“I’m working in all different areas of the business right now to find ways to be more efficient and develop new business opportunities,” Ryan explains. “In my previous job, I visited nearly every print organization in Florida which gave me a greater understanding of how people run their business.” He gives credit for his own management style to his former boss and, of course, his father.

Ryan sees great potential in shrink sleeves to keep up with the craft beer demand and other businesses with products in bottles and cans. “We’re working on bringing the latest and greatest to our shrink sleeve line,” he notes. “We are focusing on printing, seeming, and application all in-house, which not a lot of other printers can do.”

The perks of working with family

For Ryan, working with his father and sister is a plus. “It’s nice to have people you can depend on professionally that you also have a personal relationship with.” He admits it’s not always easy, but says they typically have a good time together. “We definitely have similar mannerisms.” Ryan also enjoys working with the extended Columbine Label family, many of whom have worked for the company for 20 years and he’s known since he was a child.

Setting and meeting expectations

Ryan is committed to continually providing the quality and service his father has built over the last two decades. “Our goal is to deliver a quality product in a timely manner that meets our customers’ expectations. We place a big emphasis on doing what we say we’re going to do.” It’s a family tradition that Ryan looks to continue for many years to come.

THE LOOK THAT YOU CAN FEEL!

SENSORY MARKETING

While previous marketing efforts relied heavily on price, feature, and utility, modern consumer loyalty depends on reaching the customer through emotion and life experiences. Sensory Marketing is an advertising strategy used to appeal to one or more of the five human senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste) to elicit emotional association, and gain trust.

Since eyes contain 2/3 of sensory cells in sighted individuals, the most common of the five senses marketers use to appeal to the customer is the sense of sight. Color theory is a study on the personality and psychological effects of various colors and color shades that affect consumers (orange and yellow give the feeling of hunger, and white is associated with pure and clean, etc.). Font types, size, space, and placement produce a style that helps to create meaning and evoke emotion. Studies show that people rely on emotions to make brand decisions, rather than information; emotional responses are more influential on a person’s intent to buy.

DIGITAL TEXTURED INK – “TEXTURES BY DOMINO”

According to Domino Printing Sciences, research has shown that a brand’s impact increases by 30% when more than one sense is engaged in the packaging design. With the Domino web press, digitally enhanced texture effects will add dimension to your label to create not only a visually striking product but one that will add quality by appealing to the touch through tactile embellishments. With the Domino label press, texture effects are generated digitally beginning with the art file. This makes the printing and embellishment process faster and more agile than other embellishment techniques. As well as being in line with Columbine Label’s quick turnaround, this method is more economically feasible for all brands.

Textured ink can simulate some emboss effects

Textured ink can simulate some spot enhancements

Textured ink can simulate some textured material

Textured Ink is Ideal for various markets

Digital ink texture can be produced on films and most gloss papers. Prior to this technology, this type of embellishment was commonly seen on high-end wine, and boutique products. The digital ink texture and tactile effects created on the Domino label press open the opportunity for this aesthetic to all markets.

• Health & Beauty • Food

• Beverage • Nutraceutical

• Promotional • And more!

Ink Texture Embellishments; Endless Options Minimal Price Tag

With the current inflation trend in the United States, prices are rising, it is more important than ever before to make every dollar go as far as it can. Both price and shelf appeal matter, but with digital textured ink, it doesn’t have to be a tradeoff. Using other techniques to add texture to a label, such as hot stamping, embossing, or using premium substrates can get pricy in a hurry. Digital textured ink doesn’t require any additional dies or plates, which translates to a lower price tag! Since this method starts in the art department, the texture is customizable. Change your mind from one run of labels to the next? An updated art file is all it takes to make that change!

Learn more about how to use digital texture ink to leverage your brand by requesting a quote.

CUSTOM LIP BALM LABELS: A GUIDE TO YOUR LABEL NEEDS

Consumers base their choice of lip balm on numerous factors, and before their purchase is based on brand loyalty, most people choose their lip balm based on comparing its label and packaging with the look of other products on the shelf. It’s no secret that labels are one of the first parts of the products consumers see, which is why it’s essential that your custom lip balm label has the following characteristics to get noticed and purchased:

1. ATTRACTIVE DESIGN

Understanding your customer base is the best way to create an attractive label design that will catch and grab their attention. Knowing what appeals to your audience in the form of how your lip balm looks, does it convey the right message about your product and brand. For example, some brands care deeply about using natural and eco-friendly ingredients, their brand tells this story through the natural look of the wood grain label material, and utilizing the color green to convey being “Green”.If a brand has a target audience of men, the lip balm will utilize darker colors with product names that are appealing to that specific persona.

Don’t be afraid to play around with your design and ask trusted people in your life which options they deem the most eye-catching and attractive. It can also be helpful to test out new designs with existing and prospective customers.

2. DURABLE LABELS

Lip balm is a highly unique self-care product in that it tends to travel everywhere and is contained in places with easy access; pockets, purses, gym bags, cars, etc. For this reason, label durability must be a priority. Having a durable lip balm label means you can expect the label to remain on the product with clean/clear graphics during its life of typical use. Lip balm labels require a flexible material with an adhesive that keeps the label adhered to, without flagging or lifting.

Durable labels not only make your lip balm look and feel more like a quality product when consumers purchase them, but it also helps to create brand loyalty.

3. ACCURATE INFORMATION

When it comes to labeling beauty products, accuracy matters. The surface of a lip gloss container has very little real estate to convey a lot of information. Your branding (logo), name of your Chapstick, net weight, ingredients, warnings, and much more information. In addition, any claims made on the product label must be accurate and true U.S. Food & Drug Administration

When there is more information than will cleanly fit on the prime label real estate, it is common for manufacturers to move the drug facts and warnings to an inside layer of an extended text label. Extended text labels are multi-layer labels intended for the consumer to peel back the top layer and reveal additional content and product information.

YOU CAN COUNT ON COLUMBINE LABEL FOR ATTRACTIVE, DURABLE, AND ACCURATE CUSTOM LIP BALM STICKERS

Columbine Label has a dedicated team of label professionals that can help you with nearly any label project you have. With extended experience producing lip balm labels, our product knowledge and expertise can help you get an attractive durable product to market.

We pride ourselves on putting the customer first, and we strive to solve many of the problems small businesses and large companies face when trying to label their products. If you’d like to learn more about who we are, and how we can help you with your next label printing project, please call us at 303-788-1504 or request a quote today!

WHAT’S INVOLVED IN THE FOIL STAMP PRINTING PROCESS?

There’s no doubt shiny objects catch our attention. A new penny on the ground. The chrome trim on a classic car. A diamond engagement ring. You can add products with foil stamped labels to that list, too.

Whether consumers are shopping in-store or online, the reflective glint of a foil stamped label is guaranteed to not only attract attention but also convey a level of quality and sophistication sought out by shoppers.

WHAT IS FOIL STAMPING?

Hot Foil stamping is a specialty printing process that uses heat and pressure to transfer a design onto the label material with foil film rather than ink. In this process, an engraved metal die or plate is created in the shape of the desired foil effect on the label design. The plate is heated and stamped against the label material with a thin metallic foil film in between. The heat and pressure bond the foil to the label substrate producing the metallic effect. Like hot foil stamping, cold foil stamping uses an engraved plate that transfers the thin foil film to the paper or film substrate. However, cold foil stamping requires adhesive for the foil to stick. In cold foil stamping, the finished image lays flat against the material whereas hot foil has a slightly raised feel.

Foil stamping is often used in conjunction with embossing which creates a three-dimensional effect that elevates the look and feel of a custom label design.

WHAT FOIL STAMP EFFECTS ARE AVAILABLE?

When this gilded technique was first used in the early days of printing to embellish the designs and calligraphy on expensive books and important manuscripts, the process used real gold leaf. Today, metallic foils are made of aluminum or tin, and often combined with a colored layer to create a wide range of materials for the foil stamping process. This includes metallic foils in gold, silver, copper, rose gold, and other colors; holographic foils; pearl foils; pigment foils; and other specialty foils. Of these, metallic is the most widely used. They are also available in different finishes, gloss or matte.

While foil stamping can be done on an entire label design, it is typically used to highlight specific aspects of the label design, such as the product name or logo. For impactful and unique designs, foil stamping can be used with contrasting substrates, such as textured papers, films, matte silver foil, or matte black material. Because foil material is opaque, the color of the foil remains the same regardless of the type or color of material onto which it is stamped.

WHAT TYPES OF PACKAGING AND PRODUCTS CAN FOIL STAMPING BE USED ON?

This specialty printing technique is a high-impact effect that is accessible to any consumer-packaged goods producer. That’s because labels featuring a foil stamp can be used on any shape label (custom or standard) and applied to any packaging shape or application material. Foil stamping is especially popular with the wine and spirits industry, health and beauty, and CBD products because it helps brands achieve an eye-catching, high-end image.

TIPS FOR DESIGNING FOIL STAMPED LABELS

To achieve the optimum results of foil stamping in your label design, there are a few important design considerations for the artwork:

Vector art: Designs intended for hot foil stamping must be created as vector artwork rather than bitmap or raster art. In order to get proper measurements on the line weights, art must be supplied at 100%.

No shading or gradients: Because of the nature of the hot foil stamping process, shading and gradients are not possible. Foil stamping can only be applied as 100% values.

Size matters: Text that is foil stamped appears bolder than it does when printed in ink. For this reason, avoid using foil stamping on small or thin fonts, intricate design elements, hairlines, or a foil stroke added to small text or objects. It also helps to increase kerning and leading to the typography to enhance legibility. The minimum line weight is .003. The minimum reversed area is .007.

Finish with a finishing touch: Foil stamped labels can be enhanced with additional finishing touches such as emboss or varnish.

Ask the experts

If you’re ready to outshine the competition, foil stamping may be the right effect for your custom printed labels. At Columbine Label, we have extensive experience helping customers achieve the right look to match their design, budget, and marketing needs. Contact us for a free consultation.

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