Create a Label with the Desirable Look, Quality, and Performance
Facestocks
Materials that are printed and die cut to form a label are called facestocks. Facestocks are made of paper or film and provide a variety of performance characteristics (such as resistance to moisture or chemicals) and appearance properties (such as shiny metallic or a clear “no-label” look). A variety of facestocks have been developed over the years for different markets, with variable costs and levels of performance; for example, film facestocks (synthetics) are more durable and have a higher cost than papers.
Presto Labels offers a wide variety of facestocks. If you don’t see the facestock you are looking for, give us a call. There is a good chance we can help you!
Adhesive
The type of adhesive you might choose will depend upon the environment in which your label will be used. As you want your label to adhere securely to the specific surface, you’ll want to be sure you are choosing the correct adhesive for your application.
Presto Labels offers permanent, removable, repositionable, opaque, and freezer adhesives for a variety of applications. If you don’t know which adhesive you need, call us so we can help guide you in the right direction.
Ink
Ink is a pigment, dye or colorant that is mixed with a base to affix and distribute the pigment onto the facestock. Presto Labels uses durable U.V. inks, which do not rub or scratch off the material. Therefore, you do not need to add varnish or overlaminate to protect the ink.
Varnishes and Overlaminates
A varnish is a clear coating, applied like ink. An overlaminate is a topcoat film that adheres to the facestock. Overlaminate materials provide excellent protection to printed label materials from harsh environments, such as abrasion, chemical exposure, high temperatures, and weather exposure. Presto Labels offers matte and gloss overlaminates and varnishes to provide more protection for your label and enhance the label’s aesthetic feel or appearance.
