How to Select A Material For Pressure Sensitive Labels?
Pressure sensitive label is an inseparable part of advertising your products. It adds an extra value to the product. The product looks more inviting & alluring. There have been many latest developments in Chemical and Lubricant Labels, such as a Metallic finish on the printed labels, cold foiling of the bottle labels, product labelling using Screen printing, UV varnished Roll form sticker labels & PP labels, PVC labels, PE labels and PET labels.
Pressure sensitive labels are self –adhesive & compatible with any container material labels. They take the shape of any product type. Their core advantages being easy label application & a very low entry quantity. Most pressure sensitive labels in India are manufactured using the latest printing technologies & the most sophisticated label stocks.
Pressure sensitive labels:
There are many types of labels, but the most extensively used are the chemical & lubricant labels. They are used for enlisting the contents of a container, barrel or drums.
Chemical & Lubricant labels require specialized transportation. In India we pay more attention to what the labels will be going through & depending on that the adhesion levels are decided to encounter the toughest conditions such as extreme weather conditions. The German printing techniques ensures that the product gets the fitting printed label.
With this the bottles can withstand wear and tear and various environmental changes. An extremely strong gumming and face material for weather resistant and chemical proof is used. The shelf life of these products increases to several years with this technology. The sticker labels are manufactured to meet customer specifications and requirements.
Purchasing the best material for pressure sensitive labels:
Purchasing a unique, eye-catching label is an investment in your product. Labels are a premonition to drive sales and connect with your customer. A right label will deliver a tangible return on the packaging investment by:
Adds a visual appeal to your product
Creates a recognizable brand in stores
Makes a strong first impression with your customer
Helps to communicate key product information
Drives sales
A Pressure-sensitive label provides you with the flexibility to create a label that delivers value to a product.
But in the research for a label purchase, consider that you’ll need to select the right materials with all key considerations in mind. It means to find the best solutions not only for your design vision, branding and budget, but also selecting the right material that withstands all the environments your product will face.
From refrigerators and household faucets to hot summer days and technology applications, all products face some kind of specific environmental hazards that may impact the materials and printing processes used to create your label. Depending on the harshness your product may face, your label manufacturer should provide solutions for:
Sunlight
outdoors
any chemical exposure
Extreme temperatures
Moisture, condensation vapours & humidity
And other environmental hazards
To help you select the right materials, let’s take a closer look at what makes up a pressure-sensitive label.
Take a closer look at selecting materials for pressure sensitive materials. The parts of a pressure sensitive material are:
A topcoat
A Face stock
Adhesive
A Release coating and liner
The topcoat is a finish applied to the label to protect it and add to its visual effects. The face stock is the base material with the printed design. It comes with an adhesive on the back that sticks on to the product. The label peels off of a roll or liner treated with a non-stick release coating.
Selecting the face material
The choice of face material heavily affects both the price and appearance of your label. A variety of papers, films or metal foils can be used. Generally, papers are traditional and less expensive, though there are premium paper options also. Films are more durable solutions, and they can be treated to stand up to tough environments. One premium option is the foil paper which is used for specialty products or by brands looking to stand out with a metallic look.
Selection of an adhesive
The adhesive choice depends on the face stock material, the packaging material, how customers interact with the product and the environment product must survive. There are permanent adhesives for tough uses, temporary adhesives for removable labels and specialty adhesives that stand up to certain hazards, such as exposure to moisture that could cause labels to peel.
Selecting a finish
One of the last steps in the label process is to add a topcoat. Not every label requires a specialty finish but adding one can give the product a shelf appeal. Finishes protect the label from harsh use and hazards, such as moisture, sunlight, temperature variations and chemicals. There are multiple materials to choose from- matte, semi-gloss or gloss finish.
While matte finishes add a muted, soft feel that creates a subtle, premium elegance, gloss topcoat adds attention-grabbing reflectiveness and is the brightest. It is the most durable finish available. Semi-gloss option is also available to a subtle yet classy finish.
Buying the right option when you have your own company is a tedious job. Good quality pressure sensitive labels in India are available at affordable rates from JK Labels. They are made with the latest technology. You can opt for any type of pressure sensitive label, which will suit your product perfectly.