High-quality custom labels begin with high-quality materials. At Columbine Label we only use the best, most reputable vendors in the industry. Our experts can match your product to a label material that will stand up to your high aesthetic standards, all while providing for necessary durability requirements.
Each label is as unique as the product inside, let us help you determine the material that is right for you. Below are some commonly searched categories. Other things to consider include: is your product hot, cold, or room temperature when put into its container? Will the container be squeezed? Will the container be dry when it is labeled? As always, we are here to help you select the best material for your needs. If you need any help please contact us.
Colors: White or Pearlescent or Semi Gloss
Adhesive: Permanent or Removable
Liner: Paper or PET
White BOPP is our most commonly used label material. BOPP stands for biaxially oriented polypropylene. This material is both water and oil-resistant, making it great for products that will be used in a damp location such as a bathroom or kitchen.
Colors: Clear
Adhesive: Permanent
Liner: PET
Clear BOPP is another of our standard materials. This product is great for that “no label look”. This material is both water and oil-resistant, making it great for products that will be used in a damp location such as a bathroom or kitchen.
Colors: Silver (standard metallic) or Holographic
Adhesive: Permanent
Liner: Paper or PET
Silver BOPP provides for a metallic look to your label. It can be flood coated with any color and it often used as an economical and effective way to get a foil stamped look. This material is both water and oil-resistant, making it great for products that will be used in a damp location such as a bathroom or kitchen.
Colors: White or Silver or Clear
Adhesive: Permanent
Liner: Paper or PET
Our lip balm, tight mandrel, label material is available in Silver, Clear, and White. The difference between these materials and the White, Clear and Silver materials listed above is the adhesive. This material has an agressive adhesive that makes sure that the corners of the label stay down. This material is both water and oil-resistant.
Colors: White
Adhesive: Permanent
Liner: PET
Vinyl material is the most durable label material available. The best application for this type of label is for outdoor uses where it will be exposed to the elements. This material is thicker than our standard White BOPP.
Colors: White or Silver or Clear
Adhesive: Permanent
Liner: Paper or PET
Squeezable labels are best utilized in products that need to be squeezed to release the product inside. This special material protects the integrity of the label after each use ensuring that it stays in place and looks the same before and after being squeezed.
Colors: White or Off White or Cream or Black or Wood Grain (special order only)
Adhesive: Permanent or Water Soluble or Wet Strength
Liner: Paper or PET
Although it is called digital wine stock, this material can be used in variety of applications outside of just wine. This stock looks amazing when paired with design elements including hot stamping and/or embossing.
Colors: White or Off White or Cream or Black or Wood Grain (special order only)
Adhesive: Permanent or Water Soluble or Wet Strength
Liner: Paper or PET
Although it is called digital wine stock, this material can be used in variety of applications outside of just wine. This stock looks amazing when paired with design elements including hot stamping and/or embossing.
Colors: White
Adhesive: Removable or None
Liner: Paper or None
Tag stock is used for a variety of applications including keg collars.
Colors: White or Clear
Adhesive: None
Liner: None
Shrink sleeves are a way to get that preprinted look while maintaining recyclability. This material looks great on cans and bottles and is applied using a steam tunnel. Columbine Label also offers shrink sleeve application!
Colors: White
Adhesive: None
Liner: None
Flexible packaging is great for stick packs, small pouches, and flexible lids. This product type is lightweight and a great option for customers on the go!
Good For: Labels, Tags, and Stickers
Glossy Laminate can really make a label shine. Laminate provides more durability and protection from environmental factors as well as providing additional tear resistance.
Good For: Labels, Tags, and Stickers
Matte Laminate is becoming more and more popular. Laminate provides more durability and protection from environmental factors as well as providing additional tear resistance.
Good For: Labels and Tags
Glossy Varnish comes in both water-based and UV-cured options. Varnish provides a resistant barrier between the inks and the label environment. Varnishes are less resistant to tearing than their laminate counterparts but are still a good option to increase resistance to scuffing and smudging while giving a polished professional look.
Good For: Labels and Tags
Matte Varnish comes in both water-based and UV-cured options. Varnish provides a resistant barrier between the inks and the label environment. Varnishes are less resistant to tearing than their laminate counterparts but are still a good option to increase resistance to scuffing and smudging while giving a polished professional look.
Good For: Labels and Tags
Imprintable Varnish comes in both water-based and UV-cured options. Varnish provides a resistant barrier between the inks and the label environment. Varnishes are less resistant to tearing than their laminate counterparts but are still a good option to increase resistance to scuffing and smudging while giving a polished professional look. This varnish is glossy in appearance similar to the regular glossy varnish. However, this varnish allows for printing or writing over the top of the finished label. This is great for products that need to be date coded.
