HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOR PRINTING LABELS?

Depending on the product category, purpose, and storage and usage environment, different label printing materials will be chosen to deliver high-quality, aesthetically pleasing labels that enhance brand value for customers.

Customers need to clearly define the type of product requiring decal labels, whether it will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area, in a refrigerator (which has high humidity), or directly in water. They also need to consider the storage time, shelf life, and transportation methods. Failure to clearly define these factors can lead to damaged, peeling, and incomplete labels. Furthermore, this can inadvertently cause consumers to avoid the product, creating misunderstandings about quality, eroding trust, and directly impacting the customer's revenue, image, and brand.

Therefore, choosing the right label printing material to suit the characteristics of each product is extremely important, but it must also ensure technical quality and unique design to produce high-quality product labels for consumers, increasing the brand value of the customer .

Common label printing materials are often used.

Nam Viet Barcode continuously produces labels using a variety of label printing materials, ensuring high-quality labels that suit product objectives and meet all customer label printing needs.
Let's take a look at some of the most common label printing materials used today:

1. PAPER

Paper is the most commonly used material for printing labels because it meets the budget requirements of most manufacturers. Made from glossy white paper with an adhesive backing, paper labels are an excellent solution for products used for short periods and in dry, clean environments.

2. PP PLASTIC

PP plastic is an abbreviation for Polypropylene. This material is available in a glossy or matte finish and can be printed on a thermal transfer printer. It is an excellent material for decorative packaging applications due to its versatility and is a more cost-effective alternative to polyester. It comes with both permanent and removable adhesives, depending on the application.

3. VINYL PLASTIC IS FRAGILE

The labels are made of white vinyl plastic , which is fragile and has extremely high adhesive strength. If you try to peel them off, they will break into small pieces. Therefore, this type of label material is often used for security barcode label printing applications because of its resistance to damage or separation.

4. METAL-COATED POLYESTER PLASTIC

Designed as a polyester film , this matte foil, 2 mil (0.05 mm) thick, offers high heat and chemical resistance. It's a decorative and aesthetically pleasing label printing material choice, replacing standard white labels while providing high performance and durability for compatible applications.

5. POLYESTER PLASTIC

This label printing material is available in a glossy or matte finish. It's an excellent material for outdoor use due to its dimensional stability and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions and chemical exposure. It comes with a permanent, or removable, high-temperature resistant adhesive for chemical applications.