Custom Labels
A label is the cheapest way to brand anything you have already bought. Plain jars, stock bottles, kraft pouches and unprinted cartons all become your product the moment one goes on. It also carries every piece of information a regulator or a customer needs. We produce a lot of label work at ZEE Packaging and the adhesive matters as much as the print does.
Print Is Half The Job
A label has to stick as reliably as it prints.
- The adhesive must suit the surface it is going onto
- Glass, plastic and textured board all behave differently
- Cold and damp application reduces initial tack considerably
- Curved surfaces pull at the edges as the label settles
- Freezer and chiller use needs a specific adhesive grade
- Wet environments need a waterproof face material
Most label failures we get asked to solve are adhesive choices rather than print problems.
Match The Material To The Job
The face stock decides how it performs and looks.
- Paper stock for dry goods and general use
- Waterproof vinyl for bottles, jars and anything damp
- Clear film for a no label look on glass
- Metallized stock for a foil effect without stamping
- Uncoated textured paper for an artisan feel
- Freezer grade for anything going into cold storage
- Roll labels for applicator machines and high volume
- Sheet labels hand applied at lower volumes
- Die cut shapes following a logo or an outline
- Clear film labels a no label look on transparent packaging
- Waterproof vinyl bottles, jars and cosmetics
- Removable adhesive where the label comes off cleanly
Sizes We Print Regular
Every label is built to your container, though these run often:
- 2" x 3" for jars and small bottles
- 3" x 4" for larger containers
- 1.5" diameter circle for lids and seals
- 4" x 6" for shipping and address use
- 2" diameter for small round seals
- Custom shapes cut to your outline
Send us the container itself where you can, since a curved surface needs a slightly different size to a flat one.
Stock And Print
- Paper face stock for general dry applications
- Waterproof vinyl for damp and refrigerated products
- Clear BOPP for a no label look
- Matte, gloss or soft touch laminate over the print
- Foil stamping and spot UV for a premium finish
- Digital printing for short runs with variable data
Variable data is worth mentioning. Batch codes, expiry dates and individual numbering can all print inline rather than being stamped on afterward.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled paper face stock, widely available now
- FSC certified paper, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Compostable face and adhesive combinations
- Wash off adhesive for returnable glass
- Right sizing so no material is wasted per unit
How We Handle Your Order
- 100 unit minimum, so a small brand can order properly
- Free proof before anything prints
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test on your container
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do labels lift at the edges?
Usually a curved surface with the wrong adhesive, or application in cold conditions. Both are avoidable at spec stage.
Do you need my container?
It helps a great deal. Surface texture and curvature both affect which adhesive we would specify.
Are waterproof labels necessary?
For anything in a bathroom, a fridge or a kitchen, yes. Paper stock softens and tears once it gets wet.
How much do labels go for?
Rough estimate is $0.02 to $0.08 per unit on paper stock, $0.05 to $0.14 on waterproof vinyl and $0.09 to $0.22 with foil at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Rolls or sheets?
Rolls if you have an applicator or high volume. Sheets are easier for hand application at smaller quantities.
Can you print batch codes?
We can, digitally as variable data. It saves stamping every unit by hand after the fact.
Is a clear label truly invisible?
Almost, on smooth glass. On textured or curved surfaces the edge sometimes catches the light slightly.
