Labels Flashcards
pressure-sensitive
adhesive backing that sticks to a surface
when you press it on
Self-Adhesive Labels
have an adhesive backing
that requires moisture to activate
Wet-glue (gummed) Labels
made of a flexible plastic
film that conforms to the shape of a container
Wrap-around Film Labels
placed directly inside
the mold during the product manufacturing
process.
In-mold Labels
a tube of
plastic film that shrinks around a container
when heat is applied.
Sleeve Labels
made from a roll of
plastic film that is die-cut into individual
shapes and then stacked
Cut-and-stack Film Labels
This layer is what basically gives the labels their
color, their texture, and most of their properties
Facestock
sticky part of a
pressure-sensitive label
Adhesive
e comfort of adhesives
to prevent the adhesive material on the facestock from
sticking to the liner layer.
Silicone
layer above which adhesive is applied to
stick the removable facestock
Liner
A clear coating (applied as the outermost layer)
applied to labels to add a glossy or matte finish.
Varnish
printing technique involves
engraving the image onto an image
carrier
Gravure
Gravure n image
carrier
copper cylinder
fastest and
widest presses currently in operation,
ideal for high-volume printing
Gravure
method is performed using
aluminum printing plates, each holding
an image of the content to be printed.
Offset Lithography