Articles On Materials, Adhesives & Finishes

Don’t let your label artwork be ruined by a bit (or a lot) of water – use water-resistant labels instead! There are different ways we can produce water-resistant labels depending on... Read More

Products with oily or greasy contents – like essential oils, beard balms, and sauces – create special labeling challenges because the oils can deteriorate a label’s quality or cause adhesion issues... Read More

The giving season is right around the corner and what better way to excite customers into giving your product to their loved ones than with festive holiday labels? (Ok, there... Read More

What’s the point in creating an awesome label design if the materials aren’t up to par? And, while very important, we’re not just talking about good looks here. Labels can... Read More

We often talk about what goes into designing labels or selecting materials, but there’s another topic that is equally important to achieving successful labels: application. There are two main methods... Read More

  The craft beer market continues to grow in popularity across the United States, but it’s doing more than simply changing what Americans are drinking. According to data released from... Read More

Adding custom pressure sensitive labels to your packaging is a great way to make your product stand out – but what type should you choose? If you’ve looked online or... Read More

Competition is fierce…to break through the noise consider custom holographic labels that grab attention with “moving” patterns and outstanding brightness! Holographic foil material will dramatically transform your product packaging, enhancing... Read More

Sanford, Fla. — Consolidated Label Company, a leading manufacturer of custom labels in the United States, has added special effects capabilities for custom shrink sleeve labels, allowing customers to incorporate... Read More

Our guides – Label Adhesives Guide Part 1: Types & Properties and Part 2: Performance Factors – covered all sorts of technical stuff from adhesive types, various properties, and factors that affect performance.... Read More

In Label Adhesives Guide Part 1: Types and Properties, we covered the three main types of pressure-sensitive adhesives and how basic properties (initial tack, cold flow, and service range temperature)... Read More

With many different options available, selecting the right adhesive can be intimidating – especially when all you want is a label that “just works.” In this guide, you’ll learn the... Read More