Materials, finishes and formats

Every combination of material, adhesive and finish answers to a pack and a set of conditions. This guide helps us speak the same language.

Materials

The face stock we print on: papers, films and thermal stocks, each with its own durability and look.

  • Smooth white glossy paper

    Coated paper

    Smooth gloss or matt surface with excellent colour reproduction. The most versatile material.

    Best for: Preserves, jars, boxes

  • Textured paper card

    Laid and textured paper

    Papers with texture and feel, often wet-strength treated. They convey craft quality.

    Best for: Wine, premium olive oil, spirits

  • Sheet of kraft paper

    Kraft paper

    Natural unbleached paper with a warm, eco look.

    Best for: Organic and artisan products

  • Thermal paper roll coming out of a printer

    Thermal

    For printing variable data on your line: direct thermal or thermal transfer ready.

    Best for: Logistics, weighing, traceability

  • Stack of white sheets

    White polypropylene

    Synthetic film resistant to water, cold and abrasion. It does not tear or wrinkle.

    Best for: Fresh produce, cold rooms, wet packs

  • Clear plastic film

    Clear polypropylene

    “No-label look”: the design appears printed directly on the pack.

    Best for: Glass, cosmetics, beverages

  • Gold metallised film

    Metallised

    Paper or film with a mirror, silver or gold finish for designs that need shine.

    Best for: Spirits, special editions

Adhesives

What keeps the label in place: in the cold, in the wet, on food or until you choose to remove it.

  • Hands holding amber glass bottles with their labels

    Permanent

    The standard: once applied, it cannot be removed without tearing.

    Best for: Most packs

  • Hand placing a label on a cardboard box

    Removable

    Peels off cleanly without leaving residue.

    Best for: Prices, promotions, returnable packs

  • Packs stacked in a frost-covered freezer

    Freezer and cold

    Keeps its grip at low temperatures and on surfaces with condensation.

    Best for: Cold rooms, frozen food, fresh produce

  • Apples with their fruit labels

    Food-contact approved

    Adhesives formulated for direct or indirect food contact, such as fruit labels.

    Best for: Fruit labels, direct contact

Finishes

What you see and feel: gloss, gold, embossing and shapes that make your pack stand out.

  • Curved paper catching the light

    Gloss, matt or spot varnish

    Protects the print and changes the look. Spot varnish highlights selected areas only.

    Best for: Almost any label

  • Satin surface with a reflection

    Lamination

    A protective film over the label: maximum resistance to abrasion, water and grease.

    Best for: Oils, chemicals, heavy use

  • Gold foil stamped lettering on a cover

    Hot foil

    Gold, silver or coloured metallic foil applied with heat on the design.

    Best for: Wine, gourmet, gifts

  • White tag with an embossed drawing

    Embossing

    Raised areas you can see and feel. Very effective combined with hot foil.

    Best for: Wine and premium products

  • Raised braille dots on paper

    Tactile screen print

    A thick textured ink layer. Also used for braille markings.

    Best for: Shelf differentiation

  • Round die-cut labels on their liner

    Custom die-cut

    Any shape: round, following your product’s outline or with windows.

    Best for: Brands that want their own shape

  • Box with barcode and QR labels

    Variable data

    Numbering, barcodes, QR codes or different batches on each label.

    Best for: Traceability and promotions

Formats

How labels reach your packing line or your desk.

  • Two rolls of white labels

    Roll

    The format for labellers and printers. We specify core (25, 40 or 76 mm), outer diameter and unwind direction.

    Best for: Packing lines

  • Sheet of die-cut stickers

    Sheets

    For manual application or office printers. Useful for very short runs.

    Best for: Manual application

  • Printer with continuous paper

    Fanfold

    Accordion-folded labels for high-volume logistics printers.

    Best for: Warehouses and shipping

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