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Practical advice on choosing labels and packaging — materials, sizes, mistakes and industry trends.
How to choose the ideal shrink sleeve label?
Material, adhesive, design, size and testing — 5 factors for the right choice.
Types of label materials
Paper, film, heat-shrink, foil and special materials — pros and cons of each.
How to determine label size
Circumference formulas, print bleed and film shrink ratio.
Packaging for chips, sunflower seeds and loose products
Flow-Pack, Doypack and barrier film — what to choose for snacks and cereals.
Butter packaging
Barrier protection, foil and Flow-Pack for butter blocks and sticks.
Common mistakes when choosing a shrink sleeve label
5 main problems — from peeling to defects on automated packaging — and their solutions.
How to correctly store shrink sleeve labels?
Temperature, humidity, light and roll shelf life.
Introducing smart labels
QR codes, NFC tags and freshness sensors — a new trend in the packaging industry.
What affects the cost of a label
5 pricing factors and ways to optimise spending without losing quality.
Packaging print mistakes
How not to lose money on materials, design and print run testing.
5 ways to make packaging stand out
Colour, shape, minimalism, texture and interactive elements on the shelf.
How to choose film for a shrink sleeve label
PP, PE, PET and biodegradable films — a material comparison.