Labels on Rolls vs Labels on
Sheets A4/A4+

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 […]

Product Labels; More Than Meets the Eye

The Psychology Behind Product Labels & Shelf Appeal Once, product branding was much simpler. The odds of a product being displayed along with more than two or three competing brands were low, and it was a simple thing to get the attention of consumers. Today, that simply isn’t the case. A consumer goes into a […]

Food Labelling Requirements 101

There are currently whole rafts of UK (and EU) laws that concern how food that is to be sold in the UK must be packaged and labelled. As we custom-print/produce/manufacture bespoke product labels for food and drink (among other products), this is of course something that we follow closely. This guide will help you understand […]

Printed Labels & Packaging as a Marketing Tool

Even small businesses spend thousands of pounds on marketing and brand identity. However, all too many of them overlook one of the most effective (and least expensive) marketing tools of all, simple shelf appeal. Presenting your product in the right way – making good packaging choices and using high quality printed labels – tells potential […]

The Small Business’ Guide to Pre-Product Development

As a leading supplier of printed labels on rolls and custom product label printing in general, we work with a great many small businesses, start-ups and eager young entrepreneurs. Of course, that means that new product development is dear to many of our customers’ hearts. With that in mind, we’ve put together a short guide […]