Packaging | Promotional Products | Books, Catalogues & Promotional Material | Corporate Stationery | Graphic/Web Design & Pre-Press Labels << go back As a presentation tool or merely as an internal marketing device, self adhesive labels can follow the product or it’s outer packaging to market. Labels can be designed for a temporary or permanent application, in a unique shape or for in-house overprinting. Labels are available using self adhesive materials with various face materials and ahesives or various paper materials. Labels can also be laminated for extra durability and point of sale presentation.   Self Adhesive Labels These are the most common type of labels produced are self adhesive labels. These are usually kiss-cut with radius corners for a tidy presentation or a customised shape to suit any product container. These labels are then supplied in sheets for manual application to your product. The biggest factor for success in self adhesive label printing is choosing the correct grade of adhesive and face material for the usage situation. Paper grades of face material are the most economical and can be used if the label is going to remain clean and dry during it’s life cycle. Synthetic or Vinyl grades of face materials are required if the product is to be used outdoors. The adhesive choice is also critical as each adhesive is designed for different purposes. E.g. there are special adhesives for products that is going to be refrigerated etc. The critical factor is to test the material in your labeling situation and on your container surface before production..   Paper Labels Some labels are printed on paper and glued or taped to the product. This is an economical way to produce labels but can be labour intensive and messy to apply. Common uses for paper labels are wrappers around aerosol cans, inside shrinkwrap packets and wine labels.