Articles in 'Labelling'
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What Is Flexographic Label Printing?
15th Apr 2020
Since it's introduction in the early 1900's, Flexographic printing has grown to the most trusted print technology in label printing production. Offering a perfect balance of quality, efficiency, consistency and productivity. Here, we guide you on what flexographic label printing is to give an introduction to long-run printing, to help clients on what label printing method is best for your business. What Is Flexographic print? Over the years, with technological innovations it's still one of the most trusted ways to manufacture large volumes of custom labels at high speeds. Today the photopolymer print plates that were once made of rubber,…
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Custom Labels With Form Or Function:
3rd Mar 2020
Whether it’s for “Form” or “Function”, an adhesive label that is geared towards cost-effective packaging often involves a function that goes beyond a one-sided sticker. During the manufacturing process, optimised ink and material usage is key to a label supply with value and minimal expenses. We at Paramount Labels understand that not all label uses are the same. Therefore, manufacturing print and applications are completely bespoke to each one of our clients. Our labelling capabilities can often exceed a clients imagination with a huge range of versatile solutions. Ensuring there is a perfect label for every requirement. Two of the…
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Biodegradable vs Compostable Labels: What's The Difference?
3rd May 2018
Our eco-range of packaging and product labels at Paramount Labels focuses on being environmentally-friendly, these benefits are marketed as "biodegradable" and "compostable" materials in our product range yet many clients still don't know the difference to get exactly which type of label they need.Here we break down exactly what these terms mean and what is the real difference is between them. What Does Biodegradable Mean? Biodegradable refers to the ability of materials to break down and return to nature. In order for packaging products or materials to qualify as biodegradable, they must completely break down and decompose into natural…
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Scoville Units: The 'Hottest' Label Trend?
30th Nov 2017
Food labelling is a fundamental part of retail FMCG, more consumers than ever look for clearer labelling, educating themselves about products and understanding contents by reading the labels – which is often the pivotal point of a purchase. It’s also become a safety feature for many consumers. Many of us have witnessed the various recalls in the retail industry for packaging errors. Dairy products failing to mention dairy contents for lactose intolerant individuals. Products like peanuts failing to mention they “may contain nuts” and even the new wave of consumers exclusively seeking Vegan and Gluten Free products on sale.…
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Polypropylene vs Polyethylene Label Materials:
14th Feb 2017
We’re often asked at Paramount Labels about choosing between a range of Polypropylene based label materials and Polyethylene. The fact the synthetic label stocks are all cousins, they have quite different applications and uses in mind, but what are they? Clear Polypropylene Labels: Clear PP labels are a transparent format of Polypropylene (PP) material. It has all the resistant qualities as White PP but Clear PP Labels cater more aesthetically for a range of products for the famous “no label look” – popular with brands looking to reduce ink usage and blend label designs onto their packaging. White…
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4 Tips To Choosing The Right Custom Label Printing Company:
9th Feb 2017
Choosing the right label printing company isn’t always straightforward. With rapidly advancing technology, customer expectations and brand requirements paving the way companies choose their labelling supplies and the types of label printing service they want. As printers and manufacturers ourselves, when producing projects it’s critical that products achieve an extensive level of quality when rolling off the printing press. Especially to be able to provide for the meticulousness of Fortnum & Mason, M&S and Bentley Motors. An indication Paramount Labels know how to achieve specialist branding objectives at fair prices better than most. We have the knowledge and expertise to…
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The Right Product Label Could Make Food Taste Better:
25th Jan 2017
Since our company started in 2008, we’ve printed labels for brands in almost every market imaginable. One of our favourite kind of assignments is design makeovers on new materials or using a new finishing technique, especially for food packaging... At Paramount we have worked on packaging labels for biscuits, jams, teas, wine, chocolate, ice cream and plenty more. We believe that improving the label, branding or logo for food has a direct impact that goes beyond just the aesthetics. Quite simply put it and this may sound strange but a good packaging label design can even go far enough to…
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Home Printing Inkjet Labels vs Professional Label Printing:
25th May 2016
A desktop printer and a pack of A4 sheet labels are perfect for any small startup business, but there comes a time when turning to the specialists becomes the sensible choice… The options of print-your-own labels can bring out the inner designer in any branding-crazed entrepreneur. But how do you know when to make your own and when to reinforce your branding with a professional label printing company? Die-cut labels can be purchased in a variety of sizes, shapes, materials and finishes. Your business logo may work well on one of these options and with a bit of ingenuity, printing…
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