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Finding the Best Materials for Your Labels

Materials matter when it comes to printing your product’s labels. A durable choice ensures your brand logo stands out and any helpful information is easy to read once customers check out your item. The best label materials also keep your design looking good as new, no matter how long they’ve been on display at a supermarket or stored for longer in a refrigerator.  

Choose from several indoor and outdoor-friendly label materials on UPrinting. The sturdiest options—namely vinyl and BOPP—are both waterproof. All choices come with a protective gloss or matte laminate that resists scratches and scuffs even after being handled multiple times.  Use the short table below as a guide on picking the best material for your label:

Cut-to-Size Label Materials

Roll Label Materials  

How to Choose the Best Label for Your Business Needs

The material alone won’t determine your choice of label. Other factors such as the overall look and other special features will also determine the best choice. Here are some of the best uses for the available label types: 

• Clear Labels – Provides that transparent, “no label” type look for glass or plastic containers. Perfect for highlighting your item name or company logo.  
• Vinyl Labels – The best choice for any item labels exposed outdoors, especially to the sun and water. This material is waterproof and provides UV protection that prevents the design from fading. 
• Waterproof Labels – These come in indoor waterproof BOPP that keeps your label fresh after exposure to moisture, oil, or chemicals inside a refrigerator. Best for chilled food and beverage items.  
• Metallic Labels – This option lets you apply a luxurious metal shine on one portion of your label design. Suited for special holiday items or other exclusive products.  
• Holographic Labels – A heavy-duty BOPP variation that has an iridescent effect. The groovy rainbow effect works for designs with metallic or shiny colors.

A Guide to Product Labelling

Your product label should have the following requirements before it can qualify for sale in the US. The information below is in accordance with the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA): 

• Declaration of identity or the product’s name 
• Declaration of net quantity, uses, or servings (written in weight, numerical count, or mass measure) 
• Declaration of responsibility or the name and address of the manufacturer (can be distributor or packer if not the manufacturer) 

Label Materials FAQs

How do I design my labels? 

You can download any of the templates available and open the file in the respective editing program. 

If you are not familiar with the available programs, the online design tool lets you create the label on your browser. Select “Create Your Design Online” at the bottom of the calculator for this tool.  

What are the common label materials? 

The commonly used label materials are white vinyl and BOPP. Premium sticker paper is another option for labels that are only displayed indoors and don’t require refrigeration.  

Do you provide free product samples? 

No, but you can order a minimum of 100 pieces for certain label types.  

Can I review the label before it is printed? 

Yes, after uploading your artwork, select “I want to receive and approve a free PDF proof” on the File Upload page. A link to the free PDF proof will be emailed for you to approve. We will only proceed with production after receiving the online approval. 

How soon can I receive my label order? 

The arrival date will depend on the label type, order features, printing time, and ZIP code. Select “Estimate Shipping & Delivery” below the online calculator to find out how soon you can receive the order.