Paper
Coated Paper
The economical default. Excellent colour and print detail for dry, indoor packs.
FSC available
Material guide
Eight stocks, and what each one is
Eight stocks, and what each one is
actually good for
Choosing the wrong face stock is the most common reason a label fails in the field. Here is what we run, and the condition each one was designed for.
Film
BOPP Film
Waterproof and tear-resistant. The standard for bottles, cans and chilled drinks.
Condensation-resistantFilm
PET
Thin, strong and chemically resistant. Holds detail in clear and metallic grades.
High clarityFilm
PVC
Durable, oil-resistant and waterproof. Takes a die-cut shape cleanly.
Custom shapePaper
Kraft Paper
Uncoated, textured and recyclable. A natural look for craft and organic brands.
RecyclableMetallic
Matte Silver
A brushed metallic surface that gives a technical, premium read.
MetallicSecurity
Holographic
Duo-tone and diffraction film for visible anti-counterfeit effect.
SecurityData
Thermal Paper
Carries variable codes applied at packing time, no second print pass.
Variable data
Finishes
What we can put on the surface
Finishes are sequenced so each layer bonds to the one beneath it. The order is ours to set.
Hot foil stampingSpot UVMatte & gloss laminationEmbossing & debossingDie-cut & kiss-cutVarnishVOID tamper sealBarcode & Data MatrixVariable data serialisation
Sustainability
See the certificate FSC material, traceable to source
We hold an FSC Chain of Custody certificate covering adhesive labels and paper packaging. That means the fibre in your label stock can be traced to responsibly managed forests, recovered material or other controlled sources — and we can issue the claim on your order documentation.
| Certificate | SAI-COC-006625 · FCOC44448 |
|---|---|
| Certification body | Intertek SAI Global |
| Scope | Cardboard packaging (P5.1), Adhesive labels (P7.8), Books (P8.1), Corrugated paper packaging (P5.2), Other pulp and paper products — Tag (P10) |
| Available claims | FSC 100% · FSC Mix · FSC Recycled |
| Valid | 26 May 2026 — 30 May 2031 |
Not sure which stock?
Describe the surface. We will pick the stock.
Tell us what it sticks to, how wet or hot it gets, and how long it has to stay readable. That is usually enough for a recommendation.