Face Materials
Self-adhesive labelstock is comprised of the following components, from top to bottom:
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| 1. Face |
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| 2. Adhesive |
| 3. Release coating |
| 4. Liner | |
| PAPER-BASED AND FILM FACE MATERIALS |
| Papers |
- Uncoated papers
- Coated papers
- Thermal transfer
- Direct thermal
- High-gloss &
semi-gloss papers
- Matte litho
- Fluorescents
- EDP/Data papers
- Metalized papers
- Tags
- Wet strength papers
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For office and retail information printing, uncoated papers are often the optimal choice.
Coated paper face materials are highly versatile, whether labeling for economy or a high-end effect.
Eye-catching fluorescents, color vellum materials and metalized papers are designed for advertising and decorative purposes. |
| Films |
- VIP films
- UL approved films
- Thermals
- Vinyls
- PPs
- PEs
- PETs
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Film face materials typically offer a higher level of durability than papers, including resistance to water, oil and chemicals.
The transparency and conformability vary according to the material, as does the heat resistance.
Films are used to label beverages, Health & Beauty products and consumer electronics as well as signage. |
When choosing a face material, UPM Raflatac labelstock products offer a wide range of features to meet your needs for
- Looks (gloss, matte, clear, opaque, textured…)
- Printing properties (conventional, digital, high resolution and contrast, thermal…)
- Conformability (for labeling complex shapes and squeezable packaging)
- Cost-efficiency (for the right balance of economy and performance)
