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14 posts in Labels ·
LabelsClear Roll Labels — How to Get the "No-Label" Look Right
Clear BOPP vs. Crystal Clear, why white-ink underprint is the whole trick, how to avoid bubbles and the 'ghost edge', and which containers suit transparent labels. The complete guide to custom clear roll labels for kombucha, cocktails, oils, candles and premium beauty.
LabelsSilver Roll Labels — Chrome, Brushed Steel and Mirror Finishes Explained
Silver BOPP vs. Brushed Silver PET vs. Silver Metalized Paper, when you need the Tight Mandrel version, how white-ink underprint controls the metallic effect, and where silver beats gold. The complete guide to custom silver metallic roll labels for beauty, electronics, audio and industrial nameplates.
LabelsHolographic Roll Labels — Rainbow Shimmer, Crystal Sparkle and Built-In Anti-Counterfeiting
Rainbow vs. Crystal holographic film, how to print brand colours over a diffraction pattern, using holographic seals to fight counterfeits, and which products benefit most. The complete guide to custom holographic roll labels for cosmetics, collectibles, limited editions and tamper-evident seals.
LabelsFluorescent Roll Labels — Neon Visibility for Pricing, Safety and Inventory
Which neon colour to use for what, permanent vs. removable adhesive, how to print on fluorescent paper, and how retailers, warehouses and event teams use them. The complete guide to custom fluorescent roll labels in orange, yellow, pink, green and red.
LabelsUL Certified Roll Labels — What UL 969 Means and How to Order Compliant Labels
What UL 969 certification actually covers, why white PET is the substrate, how adhesive lot tracking works for audits, and which lamination to specify for heat, chemicals and outdoor exposure. The complete guide to UL certified roll labels for electrical equipment, machinery, appliances and OEM manufacturing.
LabelsFelt Roll Labels — Textured Paper Labels That Customers Can Feel
What makes felt-textured labels different from smooth paper, how Felt White, Felt Beige, Natural Kraft and Estate #9 compare, how to design for uncoated textured stock, and which products they sell best on. The complete guide to custom felt roll labels for craft beer, spirits, candles, soap and boutique beauty.
LabelsGold Roll Labels — The Foil-Stamp Look Without the Foil-Stamp Bill
How metallic gold labels are made, Bright Gold vs. Dull Gold, why white-ink underprint matters, when to add lamination or a second foil, and how to design artwork that actually looks like gold on the shelf. The complete guide to custom gold roll labels for spirits, beauty, candles and gifting.
LabelsWhite BOPP Synthetic Labels — The Waterproof Label Guide (Foil, Raised Foil & Spot UV Included)
What is white BOPP, why is it the go-to synthetic label for beverages, cosmetics and cannabis, and how do you add flat foil, raised foil or spot UV to a waterproof label? The complete guide to synthetic roll labels — durability, adhesives, lamination, finishes, sizes and file prep.
LabelsRoll Labels — Materials, Adhesives, and What Survives Real-World Conditions
A no-nonsense guide to ordering roll labels. Which face stock and adhesive survives heat, humidity, freezers, and shipping abuse — from a printer that ships them nationwide every day.
LabelsBest Label Materials for E-Commerce Brands — A Buyer's Guide
Which label material actually survives Amazon's fulfillment centers, unboxing videos, and cold-chain shipping? A field guide from a printer that ships e-commerce labels every week.
LabelsCannabis Packaging Labels — State Compliance by Region
Cannabis label compliance varies wildly state-to-state. Here's a starter map covering California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington — from a printer that ships regulated packaging every day.
LabelsCustom Roll Label Sizing — What Actually Fits Your Bottle, Jar, or Box
Practical guide to choosing roll label size for bottles, jars, cans, and cartons. Common dimensions, wrap-around math, downloadable Kolt templates, and the material to pick per environment.
LabelsDie-Cut Roll Labels — How to Get a Custom Shape That Actually Prints Well
The rules for designing die-cut roll labels: minimum radius, sharp-point tolerance, kiss-cut vs through-cut, tooling fees, template downloads, and file prep for the Kolt press line.
LabelsRoll Label Materials — Paper, Synthetic, Clear, Silver, and Fluorescent
Kolt's roll label material lineup at a glance. When to choose paper vs BOPP vs clear polyester, waterproofing rules, and downloadable design templates for each of the six most-ordered sizes.