Types of Product Labels Based on Material & ApplicationDifferent manufacturing industries use various types of labels based on the product packaging.

Types of Product Labels Based on Material & Application

Different manufacturing industries use various types of labels based on the product packaging. Here are the common types:

1. Plastic Sheet Labels (Shrink Sleeve/Wrap-Around) – Used for Bottles

   • Common in plastic & glass bottles (soft drinks, water, juices).

   • Printed on a thin plastic film and wrapped around the bottle.

   • Example: Pepsi, Coca-Cola PET bottle labels.

2. Direct Printing (Embossed/Etched) – Used for Tin/Metal Cans

   • Ink or laser printed directly on metal surfaces.

   • Used for tin cans, soda cans, food cans (beans, soups, etc.).

   • Example: Coca-Cola/Pepsi aluminum cans with printed logos.

3. Paper Labels – Used for Jars, Glass Bottles, and Cardboard Packaging

   • Self-adhesive paper labels stuck on jars, cartons, and boxes.

   • Example: Honey jars, wine bottles, cereal boxes.

4. Foil Labels – Used for Luxury Products & Pharmaceuticals

   • Made from metallic foil for a premium look.

   • Example: Perfume bottles, medicine packaging.

5. Heat Transfer Labels – Used for Plastic & Metal Surfaces

   • Ink transferred onto a product via heat application.

   • Example: Milk bottles, some metal containers.

6. In-Mold Labels (IML) – Used for Injection Molded Plastic Containers

   • Label is fused into the plastic during molding.

   • Example: Ice cream tubs, yogurt containers.

7. Woven & Fabric Labels – Used for Clothing & Textile Products

   • Sewn or heat-pressed onto garments.

   • Example: Nike, Adidas tags on shirts.

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