As partners in this project it is important moving forward that you appreciate, understand, and agree to our Production terms and sign off on our turnaround times along with our quote so that you are well-aware of all the work that goes into your print project.

Please note that our stated turnaround time on our site begins once Final Artwork has been approved by you, and not once the order is placed, nor when the initial proofs have been sent.

Timelines provided are only estimates. All orders go through strict quality control and we cannot guarantee exact production dates due to unforeseeable errors on the press. In these cases we reprint for free, and this adds to overall production time.

CUSTOM PAPER LABELS (WHITE MATTE UNCOATED STOCKS)

Stock : premium uncoated, self-adhesive paper label stock
Color : bright white
Texture : smooth and slightly silky
Finish : uncoated stock does not reflect light, print colors are flat
Print Quality : Best quality printing with HP Indigo digital press
– Add matte laminate/coating for softer colors and less contrast
– Add gloss laminate/coating to enhance vibrancy of printed colors
– Add transparent holographic gloss laminate/coating for vibrant print colors, best contrast, and stunning “ moving” glossy color gradients that dance across the label when viewed at different angles
Allows writing : yes
 
 

CUSTOM PAPER LABELS (WHITE SEMIGLOSS STOCK)

Stock : high grade, lightweight coated paper stock
Color : white
Texture : very smooth
Print Quality : Best quality printing with HP Indigo digital press
– Add matte laminate/coating for softer colors and less contrast
– Add gloss laminate/coating to enhance vibrancy of printed colors
– Add transparent holographic gloss laminate/coating for vibrant print colors, best contrast, and stunning “ moving” glossy color gradients that dance across the label when viewed at different angles
Allows writing : slick finish allows certain ballpoint pen inks, but markers and gel pen inks may be prone to smudging with gloss laminate
Adhesive options : regular tack for most applications on smooth surfaces and in room temperature; high tack for very low temperatures and better adhesion on most packaging materials; low tack for easy removal or re-application
Customization : rounded corners, standard square corners, or custom radius corners available, free of charge. Special shape die cuts available at a nominal fee.

Standard shapes:

* FOR SQUARE AND RECTANGLE LABELS, corners can either be straight or rounded, depending on your custom paper label needs.
* FOR DIE CUTS (A.K.A. CUSTOM SHAPES), please use our CUSTOM ORDER FORM.

WHITE MATTE UNCOATED

Uncoated paper has a “ Matte” finish because it is not shiny paper. It is a term meant to describe uncoated paper and is different from matte laminate, which is a low-shine paper coating. This premium uncoated stock has a smooth surface, not at all like the uncoated paper you would generally see in inexpensive paperback novels.
 
 

WHITE SEMIGLOSS (COATED PAPER)

Laminates are coatings on the surface of your paper labels. Once applied, they create a smoother paper label texture, and give wear-and-tear protection for your prints against scuffing.

• MATTE LAMINATE – For a flat, non-shiny paper label finish, with printed colors that are soft and muted. Generally, colors are duller or “ flat”, with less contrast. Matte coating is forgiving with low resolution prints and provides for a refined appearance.
• GLOSS LAMINATE – Gloss makes your paper labels extremely smooth and allows them to reflect a lot of light, which is why it gives a shiny coat on your paper labels. This paper coating reproduces vibrant color, and delivers sharper detail due to higher contrast (shadows are darker and highlights are brighter). Gloss also provides some protection against ink scuffing.
• HOLOGRAPHIC GLOSS – Same as gloss laminate, but with the addition of a transparent color gradient that is only apparent once the surface catches light at different angles

YOUR UNCOATED PAPER LABELS ARE “ EVERGREEN LABELS” THAT CAN BE PRINTED ONCE, AND THEN USED TIME AND AGAIN. Printing uncoated paper labels, for example, with your brand logo and name, is perfect if you are dispensing products in batches and need to have time-sensitive information written by hand on each paper label.
 

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SAVE UP ON PRINTING COSTS, our uncoated paper labels are great for stock labels for product labeling use. Print more labels for a nice price break, and enjoy paper label longevity by simply doing away with information that gives away the year or date of your product batch.
 

TIP : An important note that uncoated paper labels do not have any protective coating on them, and this lends to a quicker life span in terms of ink rubbing off and labels getting damaged with moisture. Remember to store your uncoated paper labels in a dry place, not exposed to sunlight, as these labels fade more quickly because they are not reinforced by coating or laminate.

DON’T KNOW WHAT LAMINATE TO CHOOSE? Look at your paper labels’ purpose first. If you would like more versatile labels, you would then go for the matte laminate so that you are able to write on them with fine ballpoint pens and markers. Printing labels with images, promotional messaging, or needing a vibrant multicolored logo label? Gloss would be better—its smooth and highly reflective properties will definitely make colors more vibrant!
 

Gloss laminated paper labels are most popular as they are more scratch-resistant and feature full-color prints nicely. Product labels will look more professional and commercial with a fine coat of gloss.
 

Matte laminated paper labels are low-shine, which means they aren’t as slick as gloss paper labels; however these are great if you want more subdued colors with less contrast, for a more sophisticated look and feel. Luxe monogram labels are impressive on paper labels with foiling, but these work well with matte’s natural softness as well. You can also upgrade your uncoated paper labels and print them with matte laminate, especially if your product requires frequent handling. Unlike uncoated paper labels, you get the same finish with matte, but with better wear-and-tear.
 

TIP : Never go from gloss to matte unless you’ve adjusted your print colors. As matte is less reflective than gloss, the same color values will NOT look the same on your labels after lamination. Printed colors will look brighter and more vivid with gloss, while with matte you get darker and duller colors–even when both use the same set of color values.