Materials

Pressure Sensitive Labels

For cans and bottles, typically we choose between Paper or BOPP (biaxially orientated poly-propylene) materials for our pressure sensitive labels.

Paper

  • Not used a lot for food/beverage (because of condensation)
  • Laminates can be applied to mitigate the effects of condensation
  • Tends to be cheaper

Two Primary Paper Options:

A standard for non-food/beverage, this is paper with a thin coating

Use when you want both metallic elements as well as haptic effects (similar to embossing)

BOPP

  • Used more often than paper
  • Can use laminates or varnishes to protect ink or create texture on label
  • More versatile

Three Primary BOPP Options:

Just white; all colors “pop” on white

Crystal clear that can show both shiny finish of the can underneath as well as opaque areas with printed white underneath

The material is silver and can be tinted any color; similar to clear, to achieve opaque colors and elements, white can be laid down first in sections

Finishes

Matte: Satisfyingly non-glossy all over varnish or laminate

Gloss: High gloss all over shine

Soft Touch: Silky smooth all over matte finish
 
Gloss Spot Varnish: Glossy varnish added to specific sections to create shine highlighting specific areas
 
Tactile Spot Varnish: Thick glossy varnish added to specific sections of your label that both provide shine and beg to be touched

Features

MicroPrint: Just what you would expect, it’s like “Where’s Waldo” on your product label
 
Peek-a-boo: Section of label can be removed and used like a sticker and remaining section underneath can be printed on for a hidden design or message
 
Mosaic: Random colors or patterns to make unique full variable labels
 
Collage: Key image elements can be randomly placed, also making more subtly unique labels
 

Foiling: Foil or silver ink on only specific areas of a label

UV Ink: Works great for hidden messages or promotions, this ink can only be revealed under a black light

Fluorescent Pink Ink: Creates a special kind of pop on labels, also impressive under a black light

Metalized BOPP
Metalized BOPP
Peek-A-Boo
Peek-A-Boo
Matte Varnish
Matte Varnish
Spot Varnish
Spot Varnish
MicroPrint
MicroPrint
Mosaic
Mosaic
Holographic
Holographic

Shrink Sleeves

Technically we have produced both PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) and PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) shrink sleeves, however recycling regulations and the plastic industry direction are moving away from PVC and towards PET because of recyclability.  The chloride portion of PVC can be released as harmful chlorine or HCl gas in certain recycling or disposal methods.

Finishes

Matte: Non-glossy all over varnish

Gloss: Standard gloss all over shine 

Gloss Spot Varnish: Glossy varnish added to specific sections to create shine highlighting specific areas
 
Tactile Spot Varnish: Thick glossy varnish added to specific sections of your artwork that both provide shine and beg to be touched

Features

Perforations: Tear-away pants for your beer’s shrink sleeve, this makes recycling by the end user easier to guarantee since plastic is separated from aluminum
 
Most of the same digital print features available on labels are also available on shrink sleeves:
 
MicroPrint
Mosaic
Collage
UV Ink

Fluorescent Pink Ink