17. Jun 2024.
Production of high-quality self-adhesive labels
Your product’s label is more than just a sticker with a declaration. It’s an opportunity to tell your brand’s story. The label represents your brand in miniature, so the quality of its production is as crucial as its design.
Selecting a self-adhesive label is not a simple process. To bring your design to life, consider the type of paper, the label’s purpose, finishing tools, and printing on machines that support the latest printing technologies.
Types of Labels
Labels can be categorized by their purpose: Logistics Labels (blank), Color Labels, and Premium Labels. Let’s explore each type in more detail.
Color Labels
The best choice for print of all kinds of packaging and transport, primary and secondary. Currently, there are two main types of printing for roll self-adhesive labels: UV flexography and digital printing. At Elmed, we believe in both print technology and invest in them and strive to improve them technically.
Digital Printing
Key benefits of digital printing:
- Ability to frequently change designs without additional costs
- Variable printing
- High-quality printing
- Lower costs for smaller runs
We achieve top digital productivity, consistent print results, and the best quality inkjet printing with our Domino N610i machine at the Elmed Digital Center.
Flexo Printing
Flexo printing is a form of relief printing where raised elements transfer ink directly to the printing material. Printing is done roll-to-roll, typically used for labels or packaging for mass-use products like food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.
Key benefits of flexo printing:
- High-quality printing with a variety of materials and colors
- Economical for large runs
- Low label cost
We are especially proud of our two MarkAndy machines, which achieve remarkable results in flexo printing.
Premium Labels
Hot Foil Stamping
Gives a premium look with a wide range of colors.
Embossing
Creates a pronounced relief on the label by pressing the paper.
Screen Printing
Creates relief on the label by applying UV varnish.
These labels are widely used in the wine, beer, and cosmetics industries.
Logistics (Blank) Labels
Logistics labels are used in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, mainly for marking transport packaging, unit products, pallets, electrical equipment, unit packaging declarations, and tickets for cinemas and theaters.
There are two types:
Thermal Transfer Labels
Provide a durable record, available in various sizes, suitable for all common thermal printers, requiring thermal transfer ribbons.
Direct Thermal Labels
Available in various sizes, suitable for all common thermal printers and scales, not requiring thermal transfer ribbons.
The Importance of Paper Choice
The choice of paper is as important as the design itself. For minimalist labels with little design, texture becomes part of the design. Colored papers, especially black, are often used for color labels. Not all labels have reinforced adhesive to remain intact in humid conditions, so always choose paper types guaranteed for such environments.
Elmed’s Self-Adhesive Label Production Capabilities
To round out our industrial marking offerings, we started producing self-adhesive labels a few years ago. With extensive experience and production capacities that include color, blank, and premium labels, we can offer a wide range of solutions to meet your requirements, whether for large or small runs.
Our quality control system monitors every step of the production process, ensuring the best quality at all times. This commitment to quality is why companies from all industrial sectors recognize us as their leading label supplier.
We align our operations with five standards:
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 27001:2013
- ISO 45001:2018
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 22301:2019
Milana Kojić, Head of Label Production
We are dedicated to providing our clients with technical suggestions and advice on initial design and ideas, as well as improvements to the finished product. Our production operates in three shifts, demonstrating our readiness to meet client demands in the best possible way and in the shortest time frame.
Our job is to bring your label to life; your job is to contact us.