The History of the Label | Part 2

In Part 1 we learned how the label developed from the Egyptians' roll seal to the pendant used by the Romans. In this post we look at the development from the Middle Ages onwards. Here an invention had a decisive influence on our label today: letterpress printing.

The History of the Label | Part 1

The term label has its origin in the old French word estiquette, which comes from estequier/estequer and means to attach, append or little note.

Can I order different label designs
in one order?

At label.co.uk you can order several designs in one order. The prerequisite is that all designs have the same format, size, material and finish: When you order via the online calculator, first enter the total quantity of your labels. Then you can specify how many different designs should be printed.

Helping the Environment,
one step at a time

label.co.uk does not now shrink-wrap label rollsEver since the #FridaysForFuture movement it has been clear to everyone: we must take a closer look at the issue of environmental protection and become more active. Businesses also have a duty. The online label printing company label.co.uk is now making a contribution to protecting the environment and in […]

Rolls vs A4 Sheets

Which variant is suitable for my application?At labels.co.uk you have the choice between producing your labels on a roll or on A4 sheets. Both production methods have their advantages and disadvantages and are suitable for different areas of application. We will explain which production method is suitable for your labels. The first big difference is […]

Hologram Foil,
No Star Trek Technology

How Holograms are used in Label PrintingIn the classical, physical sense, a hologram is a three-dimensional projection of an object. The depicted object seems to float in space. Until now, holograms were rather known from science fiction series’, but now they have arrived in a certain way in label printing. The hologram foil does not […]

Transparent Labels;
Achieve the No-Label Look with Clear Labels

What is the No-Label Look?Transparent, printed adhesive labels provide a no-label look. They are printed onto crystal clear films to give the impression that the content has been directly printed onto product packaging. The adhesive on the film must also be completely clear in addition to the flexible, see-through polypropylene film. The transparent film can […]