Businesses or companies with ideas for designing stickers and printing product labels for various uses, such as attaching them to cups, boxes, cans, or other packaging, must consider not only unique designs that represent their brand and business but also the appropriate type of label. It is crucial to choose labels suitable for the surface material to ensure consistency with usage and maximum durability.
Today, we bring you knowledge about choosing label materials for digital printing that do not require high minimum order quantities, suitable for various purposes.
Popular types of product labels used in printing for businesses and shops are as follows:
- Matte White Paper Stickers are similar to bond paper or standard A4 paper used for photocopying. The difference is that one side is designed with adhesive for sticking to various surfaces. They are writable, affordable product labels, and heat resistant. However, they tear easily and are not waterproof; when wet, they will disintegrate, peel off, and tear. Therefore, they are not suitable for packaging beverages or items that may get wet or damp.
- Glossy White Paper Stickers are more expensive than matte white product labels. The characteristic of this paper type is that images and prints appear glossy and beautiful, making them suitable for product labels. This type of paper is also coated with a water-resistant substance, making it suitable for surfaces that encounter cold or slight moisture, such as refrigerated beverages. However, it is easily torn and not suitable for being soaked or submerged in water, which would also cause it to peel and tear.
- PP Stickers (Polypropylene) in Glossy White, Clear Gloss, or Matte White are plastic-based product labels. Their special property is that they are tough and tear-resistant. Images and prints appear glossy and beautiful, making them suitable for product labels. This type of paper is also coated with a water-resistant substance, making it suitable for surfaces that encounter cold or moisture, such as refrigerated beverages. However, they are not suitable for being soaked or submerged in water, which would also cause them to peel and tear.
- PVC Stickers in Glossy White, Clear Gloss, Matte White, and 3M This type of product label is made from plastic and is 100% waterproof and heat resistant up to 90 degrees Celsius. These stickers are suitable for outdoor use, such as on windows, building decorations, and also ideal as labels for products that face high heat and moisture.
In addition, other popular paper types include brown craft paper, and matte gold and matte silver PE paper, etc., which are also commonly used for product label printing.
Not only the choice of sticker paper type, but also the printing system chosen must be compatible with the paper used. Matte white, glossy white, brown craft paper, matte white/glossy white PP paper, and matte gold/matte silver PE paper are suitable for digital offset printing. Meanwhile, glossy white/clear gloss/matte white/3M PVC stickers are suitable for inkjet printing.
Choosing the right sticker label for its purpose and type of use is important, as it will benefit both aesthetic appeal and suitable long-term durability.
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