Unprinted labels

It depends on the need. Thermal transfer printers are ideal for durable labels and direct thermal transfer printers for short shelf life:

• Provides sharp, high-definition, high-quality text, graphics and barcode printing.
• Ideal for applications requiring a long lifetime, e.g. product labelling.
• The thermal transfer printhead lasts longer than the direct thermal printhead.
• Higher consumption cost as it requires colour ribbon.

Direct thermal transfer printer

• Produces sharp, high-quality labels with good readability.
• Sensitive to environmental conditions such as heat and light.
• Ideal for applications that only require a short shelf life - e.g. waybills and receipts.
• No need to refill any ink, toner or ribbon.
• Low maintenance costs

Yes, they come in many materials that can withstand moisture, heat and wear, depending on your needs.

Yes, there is, both recycled plastic and recycled paper.

When ordering labels on rolls, the labels are usually placed on a liner to protect the labels during delivery and stock handling. The liner is the paper from which you peel off the label and is made of silicone to make it easier to peel off the label. Once you peel off the labels, the liner is discarded, which is bad for the environment.

It is now possible to order labels without liner where the labels are just rolled up separately. There is then a varnish on top of the label material that acts as a kind of protection so that the adhesive does not stick to the labels in the roll. These are temporarily only available as direct thermal labels in paper.

We would be happy to tell you more if you are interested.

The minimum order value is SEK 2000, the number of labels for this sum depends, among other things, on the material, size and adhesive.

There is a whole range of materials!

Paper labels can be made of coated paper, rustic wine paper or metallic paper. Plastic or synthetic labels are available in polypropylene, polythene, vinyl or polyester, the latter two being UV-resistant.

For example, if you have packaging in the form of a tube or bottle where the label needs to be more flexible, it may be advantageous to choose polythene. Inkjet is a material on the label, available in both plastic and paper, matte and glossy, which absorbs ink, making it optimal for labels to be printed on their own in a colour printer.

Other materials worth mentioning are transparent and holographic.

If you are looking for a label in recycled material, we have it in both paper and plastic.

When it comes to unprinted labels, the two most common options are direct thermal and thermal transfer. 

• Direct Term (DT): Paper label with heat-sensitive properties and changes colour when affected by the heat of the thermal head of the printer. This type of label is commonly used for e.g. receipts or consignment-notes and is used without a colour band.
• Thermal transfer (TT): A thermal transfer print is more traditional, the thermal head of the printer heats the ribbon that sits between the label and the print head.

To create a label, you need to specify the width x length dimensions and how it should be rolled up.

We have a variety of existing moulds in different sizes. If the dimension is not available in an existing mould, we can create a new one or use laser cutting.

The punch is a tool for cutting out labels.

Coil and bobbin/core: We can offer cores in 1 inch (25.4 mm), 2 inch (41 mm) and 3 inch (76.2 mm).

Rewinding: If the label is not to be applied by hand, it is important to ensure that the labels are rolled up correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk that the label will end up in the wrong place in an automation process.

It is also important to know the maximum outer diameter of the label roll so that the roll does not become too large and thus does not fit in the printer. This information is usually available in the datasheet of your printer.

• When you contact us, we need to know the size, material, adhesive, quantity and special effects for the intended unprinted label. We will then prepare a quote.
• Once you have approved the quote, we would like you to send us your submission for your label in PDF format. We will send you an order acknowledgement and this document must also be approved based on the delivery address, quantity and material.
• We then produce a proof for approval to ensure the information is correct.
• We then start the printing process and the labels are rolled up on reels as required.
• Delivery approx. 2-1o days depending on whether we have the labels in stock or if we have to produce them.