Let&#;s start with the basic question: What exactly are pressure sensitive labels and how do they differ from other types of labels? Simply put, they self-adhere onto a product&#;s surface, so you don&#;t need heat, water or any special solvents to make them stick. They simply require pressure to form a bond between the adhesive and the product (hence the name &#;pressure sensitive&#;).
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While you can only see the top of a pressure sensitive label when it&#;s on a product, the entire label actually contains 3 layers:
Liner: The backing material
with release coat
Adhesive: The
coating
that helps the label stick to the surface of a product
Facestock: The coating and print surface material
the label is made from
By using either our flexo or digital printing process, we can create a wide range of graphic & finishing elements for the pressure sensitive labels. Depending on the type of adhesive used, they&#;re usually easy to remove.
It appears simple at first glance, but the versatility literally comes in layers. Pressure Sensitive Labels consist of five individuals layers that are referred to as a sandwich and there is a custom print layer. We specialize in Custom (PSI) Pressure Sensitive Labels for Industries. Pressure sensitive are the favorite label solution for manufacturers, food prep and bottlers businesses. Let&#;s look at How Are Pressure Sensitive Labels are made.
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The backing material (made of paper or plastic film) that is the base for the remaining four layers. This is the part that is thrown away after application.
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A special coating is then applied to the top surface of the liner in an effort to oppose the sticky adhesive that will be applied in the next layer. Once the product is finished, the release coat will allow the face stock (the main label or brand art) and adhesive to easily peel away from the liner and eventually be applied to a given product.
The glue that holds the face stock (the label) to a given products is important and often varies upon a client&#;s request. The adhesive formula
can be constructed to fit the client&#;s cares and needs through the variables within their requested application: the products material (paper, metal, plastic, etc.), the label application temperature, product storage temperature, product&#;s surface texture, wet or dry environments, etc.
The label material is used to construct the client&#;s requested brand or image on various materials such as paper, plastic films, foils, fabrics, and laminates. This is the part you see on your shampoo bottle, egg carton, pet food.
Lastly, a top coat is laminated on the face stock in an effort to protect the label from abrasions and give it a nice finished look.
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