What's in a Label?

Part 2. Materials

Selecting the right materials can be difficult for any label construction as they can often contend with challenging environments. Things to consider are: 

  • Substrates 

    • Paper based or synthetic materials

    • Direct thermal print

    • Thermal Transfer

    • Laminate

    • Cryogenic Labels, Bubble-free Label Stock, POP Label Stock, Industrial Label Stock

    • Sustainably sourced

  • Inks 

    • Specialty coatings for thermal transfer ribbon or high slip varnishes

    • Lightfast ink resistant to fading under UV light

    • Invisible inks (under special lighting conditions)

    • Low odour & low migration 

  • Adhesives 

    • Medical Grade Adhesive, Quick Setting Adhesive

    • Transfer tapes

    • Hot melt 

    • Acrylic emulsion


Point of Difference:

A specialised area for 4id Solutions, we work closely with our collaborators to resolve the specific needs of our customers to the highest possible standards. 

We source, research and assist in developing different, unique and custom made materials specifically formulated for each individual product.
— Rodney Joughin

Learn more here:Materials

Michael Glenn