Customized self-adhesive labels, what factors need to be considered

When customizing a self-adhesive label, you need to consider several factors to ensure that the label meets the actual needs and has a good use effect. Here are some key considerations:

First, clear use and demand

Label use: First of all, it is necessary to clarify the specific use of self-adhesive labels, such as product identification, warning labels, logistics tracking, and so on. Different uses have different requirements on the material, size and printing content of the label.

Surface material: Understand the surface material of the object to be affixed, such as metal, plastic, paper, etc., because different surface materials have different effects on the stickiness and adaptability of the self-adhesive label.

Second, choose the right material

Surface material: There are many kinds of surface materials for self-adhesive labels, such as paper, film, special materials and so on. It is necessary to choose the appropriate surface material according to the use environment, weather resistance, chemical resistance and other factors.

Adhesive: The performance of adhesive directly affects the adhesive effect of the label. According to the surface characteristics of the adhesive and the use of the environment, choose the appropriate adhesive, such as permanent adhesive, removable adhesive, special adhesive, etc.

Backing paper: The choice of backing paper is also very important, it is related to the label die-cutting, waste discharge and labeling process. The common base paper is Grassing base paper, yellow base paper, blue base paper and so on.

Third, focus on printing and process

Printing method: According to the design requirements and quantity of labels, choose the appropriate printing method, such as offset, flexo, letterpress, silkscreen, gravure, digital printing, etc. Each printing method has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and scope of application.

Printing effect: Pay attention to the clarity of printing, color restoration, overprinting accuracy and other effects to ensure that the visual effect of the label meets the design requirements.

Special process: If you need special processes such as gold stamping, silver stamping, UV glazing, laminating, etc., you need to communicate with the printing manufacturer in advance and confirm the process effect.

Fourth, consider environmental protection and sustainability

Environmentally friendly materials: Choose environmentally friendly self-adhesive materials, such as the use of water-based ink, recyclable backing paper, etc., to reduce environmental pollution.

Environmental certification: Check whether the printing company has passed environmental certification such as ISO 14001 environmental management system certification to ensure environmental compliance in the production process.

5. Evaluate price and service

Price rationality: When comparing the quotation of different printing manufacturers, we should consider factors such as price, quality and service comprehensively, and choose cost-effective manufacturers.

Service quality: understand the performance of printing manufacturers' pre-sales consultation, proofing service, delivery cycle, after-sales service, etc., to ensure timely support and help in the process of cooperation.

6. Other precautions

Label size: Determine the size of the label based on actual requirements to avoid inconvenience caused by too large or too small.

Labeling method: Know whether manual labeling or automatic labeling machine labeling, in order to choose the appropriate label shape and size.

Use environment: Consider the use environment of the label, such as temperature, humidity, light and other conditions, to choose the appropriate material and adhesive.

In summary, when customizing self-adhesive labels, you need to consider multiple factors such as use needs, material selection, printing process, environmental sustainability, price service and other considerations. By taking these factors into consideration, we can ensure that the customized self-adhesive label meets the actual needs and has a good use effect.