LABELS AND STICKERS

We print labels onto a wide variety of materials, all suited to different purposes. Below we list the more common varieties, but if you have a particular project please let us know the end purpose as this may affect the choice of materials. If you would like samples of any of the below let us know at the Contact and Quotation page.

Self adhesive PVC (vinyl)
Available in many colours, most commonly white and clear and usually 80 - 100 microns thick. While two year life vinyl is fine for ordinary promotional stickers and labels there are important exceptions.

Special grades are available to fit round complex curves, provide extra opacity and last up to ten years outdoors. Clear vinyl is used for window stickers with the addition of a solid ground colour.

There are also a number of types of adhesive available. These vary from ultra low tack (peels off paper without damaging it) to ultra destructible (will not peel off anything!).

Rigid PVC
Thicker than the self adhesive vinyls above and without the plasticiser that makes them flexible, this material (when backed with adhesive) is usually used where a self adhesive sign is required. Available in thicknesses from 140 - 1000 microns in clear, white (gloss and matt) and clear mark resist finishes. Opaque white is available where light show through is a problem. Most grades have the adhesive applied post printing.

Polyester
Very thin with a permanent adhesive backing. Available in clear and metallic finishes. Difficult to remove as it's only 30 microns thick.

Polycarbonate
The best clarity of all transparent materials. Available in gloss/gloss or matt/velvet finishes, thickness from 140 - 350 microns.

Solid Aluminium Foil
Available in chrome or dull silver finish with an aggressive permanent adhesive on the back. Suitable for high temperature applications.

Aluminium Plate
0.6mm thick aluminium plate with a brushed silver finish. Available with holes punched and/or permanent adhesive to rear.