As a convenient and efficient identification material, sticker has been widely used in all walks of life. They feature a surface made of paper, film or a special material, with an adhesive coating on the back and a silicone coated backing paper. It has the characteristics of high requirement of plastic-free brush, no pollution and fast labeling. According to different classification criteria, self-adhesive labels can be divided into multiple types, each of which has its own unique application scenarios and advantages.
By surface material.
1.Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
Paper self-adhesive label is the most common type of label, because of its low cost and excellent printing effect. Depending on the characteristics of the paper, it can be further broken down into the following types:
- Gloss coated paper self-adhesive label: smooth and fine surface, color reproduction, suitable for color printing, commonly used in food, daily, logistics and other industries of barcode labels and price tags.
- Matte Paper Self-Adhesive Labels: with a smooth surface, soft texture and other features, suitable for high-end product packaging, to improve the product's grade.
- Thermal paper self-adhesive labels: These can be printed without ribbons and are suitable for thermal printers, often used in logistics and for instant labelling supermarket checkout.
- Self-adhesive label for writing paper: slightly rougher surface suitable for labels that require hand-written information, such as notebook stickers.
2.Film Self-Adhesive Labels
Thin film self-adhesive labels are known for their water resistance resistance, abrasion resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, making them suitable for special environments or high-end products. Common thin-film materials include:
- PET (polyester) Self-Adhesive Labels: Characterized by high strength and high temperature resistance, it is commonly used in electronics and automotive industries, such as electronic component labels and auto part labels.
- PVC Self-Adhesive Labels: soft and durable, suitable for cosmetics, medical device industry, such as cosmetics bottle labels, medical device label.
- PP (Polypropylene) Self-Adhesive Labels: Light and waterproof, often used in everyday chemical and outdoor signage applications such as shampoo labels and outdoor advertising labels.
- PE (Polyethylene) self-adhesive label: Excellent water, oil and chemical resistance, suitable for cosmetics, cosmetics and other extruded packaging information labels.
3. Special Material Self-Adhesive Labels
In addition to paper and film materials, there are self-adhesive labels for special materials such as:
Aluminum Foil Paper Self-Adhesive Labels: With a metallic luster, they are suitable for high-end information labels on pharmaceuticals, food, and cultural supplies.
Laser Holographic Film Self-Adhesive Labels: displays different colors as the light changes, has a strong technical feel, suitable for high-end information labels of cultural articles and ornaments.
Fragile Paper Self-Adhesive Labels: Fragile paper self-adhesive label immediately after removal,not reusable, commonly used in electrical appliances, mobile phones, medicine, food and other anti-counterfeiting seals.
By Purpose
1. Logistics Barcode Labels
Logistics barcode labels is an indispensable tool in logistics and warehouse management. It requires clear printing, no missing labeling and no machine jamming. Commonly used materials include thermal and coated paper, which is used with regular adhesive or PET backing paper.
2. Food Labels
Food labels must comply with food safety standards, usually using environmentally friendly materials such as thermal and synthetic paper. Common types have expiration date labels and ingredient labels that require low temperature, moisture resistance and oil resistance.
3. Pharmaceutical Labels
Pharmaceutical label has strict requirements, in accordance with relevant regulations, need waterproof, chemical-resistant drugs. Common types include drug instruction label and medical device label, and commonly used materials are PET and PVC.
4. Cosmetic Labels
Cosmetic labels emphasize aesthetics and texture, often using high-end materials such as matte paper, PVC and transparent PET. Common types include bottle labels and box labels, often employing processes such as hot stamping and UV printing to enhance visual effects.
5. Industrial Labels
Industrial labels are used to identify equipment and components and usually require high temperature, corrosion resistance and wear resistance. Common types include asset labels and warning labels, often using materials such as high-temperature resistant PET and polyimide.
By Treatment
1. Roll Labels
It is suitable for automatic labeling equipment and widely used in large-scale production of food and daily chemical industry. They can be continuously printed and labeled to improve productivity.
2. Fan-Fold Labels
Foldable labels are easy to store and transport and are suitable for situations where a large number of labels are required but space is limited. They can be expanded for use when needed, saving space.
3. A4 Sheet Labels
A4 sheet labels is suitable for small batch, multi-variety label production, with the characteristics of flexibility, color reproduction. They can be easily printed using a printer and are suitable for situations where personalized labels are required.
