Labels & Stickers
Five engineered layers that turn any container into branded packaging.
Pressure-sensitive labels are the fastest path from product to branded shelf presence. A precision-built stack of facestock, adhesive, and protective finish applies cleanly by hand or at line speed.
Dissected: the anatomy.
Every numbered component below is a decision point we engineer around your product, your filling process, and your customer.
- 1FacestockThe visible label material — paper or film, white, clear, or metallized — chosen for look and durability.
- 2Ink layerYour printed artwork: brand color, text, codes, and compliance content.
- 3Laminate / varnishA protective top finish that resists moisture, abrasion, and scuffing — gloss, matte, or soft-touch.
- 4AdhesivePermanent, removable, or specialty adhesives matched to your container surface and storage conditions.
- 5Release linerThe carrier web that protects the adhesive until application — by hand or automatic applicator.
- 6Die-cut shapeCustom shapes cut to your container geometry for clean, registered application.
Why brands choose this format.
Fast to launch
Labels move from approved artwork to applied product faster than nearly any packaging format — ideal for launches and refreshes.
Durable in the real world
Laminates and film facestocks stand up to moisture, oil, refrigeration, and handling.
Any container, any surface
Adhesive systems for glass, plastic, metal, and paperboard — flat or curved.
Multi-SKU friendly
Run families of SKUs efficiently — same die, different artwork — keeping unit costs predictable.
Hand or machine application
Supplied on rolls or sheets configured for your application method.
Premium finish options
Metallic stocks, clear no-label looks, spot varnish, and tactile finishes.
Is this the right format for you?
An honest fit check — and where to look if another format serves your product better.
- ✓Bottles, jars, tins, and boxes that need branding without custom packaging
- ✓New products testing the market before investing in printed film
- ✓Product lines with many SKUs or frequent artwork changes
- ✓Brands adding compliance, batch, or barcode content to existing packaging
- →You want 360° decoration that conforms to curved containers — see Bottles & Specialty Formats
- →Volume is high enough to print directly on your packaging film — see Printed Film / Rollstock
Not sure? Book a consultation — we’ll match the format to your product, not the other way around.
How a label is built
Every label is a stack: facestock carries your print, a protective laminate or varnish shields it, the adhesive bonds it to your container, and the release liner carries it to application. Each layer is selected for your surface, environment, and application method — which is why the same artwork can need very different constructions for a refrigerated jar versus a dry-goods box.
Let’s engineer your labels project.
Tell us about your product, timeline, and goals — the Microflex team will review your project and walk you through structure, materials, and next steps.