Articles On Label Materials

The right material makes a big difference in the success of your labels, and few materials are better than BOPP. Short for “biaxially oriented polypropylene” (try saying that 5 times!),... Read More

Marijuana use may be polarizing the nation, but as an industry, it’s bringing in billions. By 2020, medical marijuana will bring in more than $10 billion in sales and be... Read More

Lots of businesses talk about “going green” but that’s often easier said than done. One way to move towards more sustainable practices is to switch to eco-friendly labels. There are... Read More

On September 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final ruling on the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps, which turns out isn’t so good. According to... Read More

Did you know that food label materials have different reactions to freezing temperatures, which can affect both their looks and performance? Using label materials that aren’t designed for cold conditions... Read More

Now that you have a better understanding of soap regulations from the first part of our guide, next comes the fun part…getting custom soap labels! There are a variety of... Read More

Reclosure labels (also known as resealable labels) are used on packaging to keep products fresh after opening by limiting their exposure to the elements. They’re an ideal solution for perishable... Read More

You’ve decided to sell fruit and produce products, and now you’re wondering if there are any labeling regulations you need to follow (the quick answer: both yes and no, depending... Read More

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

Section 1: What are shrink sleeves? With more choices available on store shelves, businesses need a way to differentiate their product from competitors, and one way they’re doing that is... 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