Pressure Sensitive Labels

 

What is a pressure sensitive label?

Sometimes referred to as stickers or decals, pressure sensitive labels can be made of paper, films, and foils. They come with an adhesive that only requires a light pressure to apply, or stick them to a surface. Used on a broad range of products, pressure sensitive labels can be found in nearly every industry including food, beverage, automotive, cosmetic, tobacco, healthcare, and many more.

Why are product labels so important to brand owners and Consumers?

Pressure sensitive labels are key when it comes to product marketing and packaging. Your products label is the first thing a customer sees. It highlights the logos, colors, and shapes that bring attraction to the minds of the people, which greatly improves the chances of your product being purchased. Also containing vital information such as ingredients, warnings, expiration dates, and directions for use; product labels are an essential component of any products packaging.

 What factors need to be considered when ordering labels?

There are many things to consider when ordering labels that are critical to the performance of the label.

-Will the label be exposed to moisture or chemicals?

-Will it be exposure to direct sunlight?

-Will the label need to withstand outdoor conditions?

-Will it be used in a cold or hot environments such as a freezer or heat lamps? If so, will it be applied at those temps or will it be applied at normal temps?

-Is the label machine applied or hand applied? If machine applied, what copy position and core size is needed? What is the max roll OD?

-What will the label be applied to?

-Will the labels ever need to be removed?

-Does the label need to be printable with a thermal or any other type of printer?

-Do you need to be able to write on the label?

-Does the label need to be able to tear?

 These questions will help us determine what materials to use for your label to ensure that it not only looks great but performs well and withstands the specific application. 

 

Material Guide

The materials list below will give you a general idea of what there is to choose from. Each of these options can be made with different adhesives, coatings, laminates, and liners to ensure that no matter what the labels specific needs are, we have a solution to work perfectly!

 

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FAQs

Have a question? We're here to help. Contact us at (405) 682-3460 for more assistance.

  • How should I format my images for label printing?

    When preparing your images for label printing, all images should be CMYK, and at least 300 dots per inch. Low resolution artwork cannot be accepted. Embed images whenever possible or collect for output during preflight. Make sure any raster e ects settings are also 300 dpi.

    Call us to get started on your next label printing project. 

  • What are color separations?

    In label printing, “color separations” means that each color within the artwork has been divided into four basic ink colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black – CMYK) to create that color. Each color is printed separately in layers, creating a full-color label.

  • What is 4 color process?

    4 color process 4 color process is used in label printing with photographic images. The four colors are combined to recreate color. Always double check that art is colored correctly using CMYK process colors, and/or Pantone Matching System (PMS) Solid Coated numbers. RGB files cannot be used and must be converted into CMYK, which may result in color shifts. Color contract proofs can be provided at additional cost if required. Should you or your artist have questions or concerns, please contact our Prepress Department at (405) 682-3460.

  • What does corner radius mean?

    In label printing, the “Corner radius” is the measurement of the curve that a label’s corners has, expressed in decimal form. A normal radius is 0.125″ – the higher the corner radius, the more curve it has. The most common corner radius for label printing, Regency uses is 1/8”. To set a corner radius in Illustrator, select “Illustrator, Preferences, General,” and change the value of Corner Radius to the desired amount. You can also choose the round corner rectangle tool, click on the Art Board and set the dimensions and the corner radius. If you have questions, feel free to call our Art Department at (405) 682-3460.