Film-based self-adhesive label materials are widely used across various industries due to their durability, water resistance, and compatibility with multiple printing processes. Common film materials include PE, PP, PET, PVC, and other synthetic substrates. These films are typically available in white, matte, and transparent finishes.
Because film materials generally have lower surface printability, they are often treated with corona discharge or coated with a surface treatment layer to improve ink adhesion. Additionally, some film materials undergo uniaxial or biaxial stretching to enhance dimensional stability and prevent deformation during printing and application. For example, biaxially oriented BOPP is widely used as a substrate for label stocks such as coated paper, offset paper, and multi-purpose label papers. It is especially suitable for information labels, barcode labels, and high-speed laser or inkjet printing.
Film products can be used as face stock or release liner substrates for self-adhesive labels. Below is a comprehensive list of commonly used film-based self-adhesive label types and their applications.
1. Coated Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
Applications:
Suitable for multi-color product labels across pharmaceuticals, food, edible oils, wine, beverages, electronics, and stationery.
2. Mirror-Coated Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
High-gloss surface for premium visual performance.
Applications:
Advanced multi-color labels for pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, electrical appliances, and stationery.
3. Aluminum Foil Self-Adhesive Labels
Provides metallic appearance and barrier properties.
Applications:
Pharmaceutical labels, food packaging, and stationery products.
4. Laser Embossed Film Self-Adhesive Labels
Features decorative holographic effects.
Applications:
Stationery, promotional items, and decorative packaging.
5. Fragile (Destructible) Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
Breaks instantly upon removal; cannot be reused.
Applications:
Anti-counterfeiting seals for electronics, mobile phones, pharmaceuticals, and food.
6. Thermal Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
Designed for direct thermal printing.
Applications:
Retail price tags, logistics stickers, receipt labels, and POS applications.
7. Thermal Transfer Paper Self-Adhesive Labels
Compatible with ribbon-based thermal transfer printing.
Applications:
Microwave oven labels, weighing scale labels, warehouse labels, and computer-printed tags.
8. Removable Adhesive Labels
Face stock options: coated paper, mirror-coated paper, PE, PP, PET.
Features: No residue after removal.
Applications:
Tableware labels, appliance labels, fruit labels, temporary instructions.
9. Washable Adhesive Labels
Face stock: coated paper, mirror-coated paper, PE, PP, PET.
Features: Adhesive dissolves during washing.
Applications:
Beer bottle labels, recyclable tableware, fruit labels.
10. Synthetic PE Film Self-Adhesive Labels
Available in transparent, glossy milky white, matte milky white.
Features: Excellent water, oil, and chemical resistance; flexible and squeezable.
Applications:
Cosmetics, personal care products, bathroom supplies, and compressible packaging.
11. PP (Polypropylene) Self-Adhesive Labels
Available in transparent, glossy milky white, matte milky white.
Features: Water-resistant, oil-resistant, chemical-resistant; suitable for heat transfer printing.
Applications:
Bathroom products, cosmetics, food packaging.
12. PET (Polyester) Self-Adhesive Labels
Available in transparent, gold, silver, matte gold, matte silver, milky white, matte white.
Features: High durability, heat resistance, chemical resistance.
Applications:
Electronics, machinery, cosmetics, high-temperature product labels.
13. PVC Self-Adhesive Labels
Available in transparent, glossy white, matte white.
Features: Water resistance, oil resistance, chemical resistance.
Applications:
Cosmetics, home appliances, warning labels, durable product labels.
14. PVC Shrink Film Self-Adhesive Labels
Applications:
Battery labels, curved-surface products requiring shrink wrapping.
15. Other Synthetic Paper Labels
Features: Water, oil, and chemical resistance; eco-friendly options available.
Applications:
Environmentally friendly product labels, industrial labels, functional packaging
