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Label Materials

Choose from our extensive range of premium materials to create labels that perfectly match your brand and application requirements. From economical paper to ultra-durable films and specialty materials.
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Paper Materials

Eco-friendly and economical paper options for a wide range of applications
Roll of white adhesive labels on a brown cardboard core.

Coated Paper

Smooth, bright white paper with coating

Finishes:

Gloss coated
Matte coated

Properties:

Good printability
Economical
Recyclable

Best for:

  • General purpose labels
  • Food products
  • Cosmetics

Limitations:

  • Not waterproof
  • Limited durability
Brown cardboard box with a white label featuring blue handwritten text and decorative illustrations.

Uncoated Paper

Natural paper surface

Finishes:

Gloss coated
Matte coated

Properties:

Natural appearance
Accepts pen/marker
Recyclable

Best for:

  • Craft/artisan products
  • Eco-friendly brands
  • Writable labels

Limitations:

  • Not water-resistant
Several thermal paper rolls, one showing a delivery report from Zebra Beverage Company listing quantities, items, and costs.

Thermal Paper

Heat-sensitive coating for thermal printers

Finishes:

Uncoated
Tinted/colored base

Properties:

No ink required
Fast printing

Best for:

  • Shipping labels
  • Receipts
  • Airline bag tags

Limitations:

  • Image darkens/fades with heat
  • Poor water/chemical resistance
Various textured and colored paper samples arranged on a flat surface, including embossed, kraft, plain white, iridescent, and metallic finishes.

Specialty Papers

Smooth, bright white paper with coating

Finishes:

Gloss coated
Matte coated

Properties:

Unique textures
Premium appearance
Brand differentiation

Best for:

  • Premium products
  • Artisan goods
  • Special editions

Limitations:

  • Higher material cost
  • Lower moisture/oil resistance

Synthetic & Film Materials

Durable plastic films for demanding applications and environments

Various rolls of printed and blank adhesive labels and stickers arranged on a light surface.

Polypropylene (PP)

Durable plastic film

Properties:

Water-resistant
Oil-resistant
Chemical-resistant
Flexible
Tear-resistant

Variations:

Clear
White
Metallic

Best for:

  • Squeeze bottles
  • Cosmetics
  • Chemicals
  • Wet environments
Several rolls of colorful printed adhesive labels arranged on a white surface.

Polyethylene (PE)

Soft, flexible plastic film

Properties:

Squeezable
Water-resistant
Freezer-grade
Conformable to curves

Variations:

Clear
White

Best for:

  • General purpose labels
  • Food products
  • Cosmetics
Printed logic table and hydraulic circuit diagram showing shuttle valves, indicators, pressure switches, and channels with binary values.

Polyester (PET)

Ultra-durable film

Properties:

Highest durability
Chemical-resistant
Temperature-resistant
UV-resistant
Dimensional stability

Variations:

Clear
White
Silver
Metallic

Best for:

  • Industrial labels
  • Outdoor labels
  • Automotive
  • Harsh environments
Blue MUTISUN sunscreen label showing product name and description in German, highlighting individual suncare and 150 ml volume.

Vinyl

Conformable, durable film

Properties:

Highly conformable
Weather-resistant
UV-resistant
Permanent adhesion

Variations:

Clear
White
Colored

Best for:

  • Outdoor labels
  • Complex curves
  • Floor graphics
Several rolls of printed packaging labels for products like Carelife hand wash and facial mist, arranged on a white surface.

Clear Films

Transparent films for 'no-label' appearance

Properties:

Product visible
Premium appearance
White ink underprint options

Variations:

Clear PP
Clear PE
Clear PET

Best for:

  • Premium products
  • Beverages
  • Cosmetics

Specialty Materials

Unique materials for security, premium appearance, and special applications
Three metallic gold labels with black text reading 'Taxidermy Co. Contemporary Curios, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, www.taxidermyco.uk' on a white background.

Metallic Films

Premium metallic appearance films

Best for:

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Holographic
  • Mirror finishes
  • Brushed metal effect

Properties:

Premium appearance
Eye-catching
Light reflective

Best for:

  • Luxury products
  • Premium brands
  • Special editions
Torn green and white AsasLabel.com destructible vinyl barcode label with part of it peeled off on a dark surface.

Destructible/Security Materials

Tamper-evident security material

Properties:

Breaks apart when removal attempted
Tamper-evident
Asset protection

Best for:

  • Electronics
  • High-value products
  • Warranty labels
Eight tamper-evident security tapes in black, blue, red, holographic, silver, and white colors, each peeled back showing 'VOID' text beneath.

Void Materials

Security materials that reveal tampering

Properties:

Leaves pattern when removed
Security applications

Best for:

  • Warranty labels
  • Security seals
  • Authentication
Three rolls of printed flexible packaging labels with colorful and text designs on a light background.

Foil Papers

Paper with foil lamination

Properties:

Metallic appearance
Paper properties
Premium look
Economical

Best for:

  • Premium products
  • Special occasions
  • Gift packaging

Material Selection Guide

Not sure which material is right for your application? Consider these factors:

Environment: Will labels be exposed to water, chemicals, or extreme temperatures?

Surface: Are you labeling curved surfaces, flexible packaging, or rigid containers?

Duration: Is this a temporary promotional label or a permanent product identifier?

Budget: Balance cost with performance requirements for your specific application.

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