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P o P U L A R A d H E S I v E S
A P P L I C A t I o n / E n v I R o n M E n t
NOTE:
We reserve the right to refuse any order we deem
not acceptable in language or design.
Patents or Copyrights
– When orders are manufactured to
customer’s specifications, the purchaser agrees to assume
any liability resulting from actions or demands brought as
a result of patent or copyright infringements.
Estimated Ship dates
– are contingent upon receipt of
usable artwork. Electronic proofs may be automatically
provided to ensure quality on questionable art and will add
to the overall order turn time.
Moisture
: If the label is to be exposed
to moisture, then a varnish or a
lamination film will be required in order
to protect the ink from washing off.
this varnish or lamination will protect
against moisture; but will not give you
a greater sun resistance. We suggest
that you advise us on the end use so
recommendations can be discussed.
Adhesives
: different adhesives have
different properties. It is important to
advise us of any unusual characteristics
of the surfaces to which the label will be
affixed. Such would include various types
of plastics (polypropylene, polyethylene,
polystyrene, etc.), vinyls, rough surfaces
such as wood, small curved surfaces,
irregular shapes, etc. See a Sales
Associate for details on stocks.
fading
: We are unable to guarantee
sun resistance on our ink labels with
our standard inks. If you have any label
that will be exposed to a great deal of
sunlight and are looking for longevity,
then we must use a lightfast ink
and additional charges may apply.
Please state this requirement when
requesting quote. Lightfast is not
available for all colors.
Permanent
: this adhesive generally adheres well to
most corrugated, paper and plastic substrates but is not
guaranteed to work for every application depending on
application conditions (dust, humidity, chemicals, etc.). A
label with this adhesive may not be easily removed without
the label tearing or leaving residue on the object/surface
it was applied to. Labels with general-purpose permanent
adhesive can be applied at temperatures as low as 25°-
35°F. It has a service temperature range of -20°F to +150°F.
freezer Cold Temp
: Freezer adhesive is designed to work on
hard labeling surfaces in below freezing temperatures. It is
generally removable at room temperature.
Opaque
: opaque adhesive is used for “block-out” purposes.
It is used to prevent show through when a label is used to
cover up errors or outdated information. the adhesive is
generally permanent.
Removable
: A removable label can be removed without
tearing or pieces remaining on the surface. depending on
its level of tack, a removable label can damage the surface
of some materials, such as wood and suede. After a period
of time or exposure to weather, the removable label will
become permanent.
Ultra-Removable
: this adhesive allows a label to be removed
from a surface without leaving any residue or causing any
damage. the label can then be reapplied to another area/
surface with no limitation to the number of times it can
be repositioned. this adhesive works well with paper
and film products and is great for labeling crystal, china,
sunglasses and other glassware. Ultra-removable
adhesives do not become permanent over time.
Bumper Sticker
: A label that is repositionable after initial
application but becomes permanent after a few minutes.
Answer all of these questions
and you have all of the info you
need to place your label order.
1
What is the size and quantity?
2
What are the ink colors and material?
3
How will the label be applied – hand or machine?
4
What is the label being applied to? different adhesives
may be required in order to adhere to different surfaces.
5
What will the label be exposed to (water, heat, cold, etc.)?
6
Are there any special packaging requirements
(drop shipping, roll outside diameter, shrink-wrapping)?
H o W t o o R d E R