{"id":20900,"date":"2017-03-28T17:21:29","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T00:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uprinting.com\/?p=20900"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T21:38:14","slug":"a-visual-guide-for-printing-custom-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/a-visual-guide-for-printing-custom-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"A Visual Guide for Printing Custom Labels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html\">Custom labels<\/a> are an extremely versatile medium. A wide range of industries use them for an extremely long list of of applications. However, they are most popular for promoting businesses, especially for branding purposes. In many cases, labels may very well be your customer\u2019s first point of contact with your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Custom labels are a great investment for small businesses that need to stand out from their competitors. Toiletries, food items, and beverages, for instance, can look that much more appealing with custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/bottle-label-printing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bottle labels,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/wine-label-printing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wine label<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/bottle-label-printing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/food-label-printing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food labels<\/a>. Labels can also be ordered for personal use, such as for envelope seals and name tags.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25696 size-full\" title=\"A Visual Guide for Printing Custom Labels\" src=\"https:\/\/uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels.png\" alt=\"A Visual Guide for Printing Custom Labels Infographic\" width=\"575\" height=\"2978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels.png 575w, https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels-58x300.png 58w, https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels-198x1024.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feel free to embed and share this infographic:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 90%; height: 90px; padding: 5px;\" readonly=\"readonly\">&lt;div style=&#8221;clear:both&#8221; _mce_style=&#8221;clear: both;&#8221;&gt;&lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/uprinting.com\/a-visual-guide-for-printing-custom-labels\/&#8221; _mce_href=&#8221;https:\/\/uprinting.com\/a-visual-guide-for-printing-custom-labels\/&#8221;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels.png&#8221; _mce_src=&#8221;https:\/\/uprinting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/What-You-Need-to-Know-Before-Printing-Custom-Labels.png&#8221; title=&#8221;What you Need to Know Before Printing Custom Labels&#8221; alt=&#8221;What you Need to Know Before Printing Custom Labels&#8221;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<p>There are a few things to consider before printing custom labels. While matching the type of label with the application can be the confusing at first, it\u2019s much simpler than it seems .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Here\u2019s what you need to know when choosing custom labels:<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Label Formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr1=321&amp;attr3=15362&amp;attr4=323&amp;attr5=324&amp;attr6=355&amp;attr10=67708&amp;attr303=15595&amp;attr400=118944&amp;product_id=7&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=2&amp;height=2\"><strong><em>Cut-to-Size Labels<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 These are individually-cut labels printed on crack-and-peel stock to make them easier to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr3=1384&amp;attr4=1425&amp;attr5=1426&amp;attr6=1440&amp;attr10=1380&amp;attr17=1418&amp;attr25=1413&amp;attr27=1420&amp;attr315=18971&amp;product_id=33&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=0.5&amp;height=1\"><strong><em>Roll Labels<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 These are printed on a long sheet and then rolled onto a core. Roll labels may be ordered in a variety of paper stocks and shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cut-to-Size Label Stocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr1=322&amp;attr3=15362&amp;attr4=323&amp;attr5=324&amp;attr6=355&amp;attr10=67708&amp;attr303=15595&amp;attr400=118944&amp;product_id=7&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=2&amp;height=2\"><strong><em>70 lb. Gloss, Matte, and UV Labels<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The most common paper type used for cut-to-size labels. 70 lb. paper comes with either a gloss, high gloss (UV), or a non-reflective matte finish. While durable, these are not weatherproof and are mainly for indoor use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr1=15558&amp;attr3=15362&amp;attr4=323&amp;attr5=324&amp;attr6=355&amp;attr10=67708&amp;attr303=15595&amp;attr400=118944&amp;product_id=7&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=2&amp;height=2\">4 mil. White Vinyl High Gloss (UV)<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 This paper has a shiny finish. Unlike 70 lb. custom label stock, 4 mil. white vinyl high gloss is weatherproof and can be used outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Roll Label Stocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr3=1384&amp;attr4=1425&amp;attr5=1426&amp;attr6=1440&amp;attr10=1380&amp;attr17=1418&amp;attr25=15477&amp;attr27=1420&amp;attr315=18971&amp;product_id=33&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=0.5&amp;height=1\"><strong><em>White Premium Sticker Paper <\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2013 The most common and most popular paper type for roll labels. Its semi-gloss finish lends it some oil and water resistance. It\u2019s perfect for general indoor label applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Plastic\/Film (Indoor\/Outdoor)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr3=1384&amp;attr4=1425&amp;attr5=1426&amp;attr6=1440&amp;attr10=1380&amp;attr17=1418&amp;attr25=1413&amp;attr27=1420&amp;attr315=18971&amp;product_id=33&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=0.5&amp;height=1\"><strong><em>White\/Clear BOPP<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&#8211; BOPP Labels are plastic\/film-type custom labels that are resistant to water, oil, and moisture. White BOPP labels have a gloss or matte finish, while Clear BOPP labels give labels a transparent look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uprinting.com\/custom-labels.html?attr3=1384&amp;attr4=1425&amp;attr5=1426&amp;attr6=1440&amp;attr10=1380&amp;attr17=1418&amp;attr25=15478&amp;attr27=1420&amp;attr315=18971&amp;attr948=99591&amp;product_id=33&amp;calc_variant=LIST&amp;width=0.5&amp;height=1\"><strong><em>Silver Metallic BOPP<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This type of paper has a silver finish that makes any color look metallic. 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