Custom Printed Labels

When Labels Suit Better Than Tape

Tape works well for long runs on uniform surfaces. Labels suit everything else.

Smaller items with curved or irregular surfaces need a die-cut shape to fit correctly. Variable information — batch numbers, expiry dates, serial numbers, QR codes — needs to change per unit or per run, which requires label print workflows rather than fixed-text tape. Complex shapes including circles and ovals are not achievable with cut tape.

Labels are also the right format when the product itself needs to carry the identifier rather than its packaging or container.

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Materials Guide

Choosing the right face stock determines how the label performs in service.

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Variable Data Printing

Variable data means each label carries unique information — a different serial number, batch code, QR code, or expiry date — generated during print rather than fixed in the artwork.

Applications:

• Serialisation — unique identifiers for track-and-trace, anti-counterfeit, or warranty management
• Batch coding — production batch numbers and date codes for food, pharma, and manufacturing
• QR codes — linking physical items to digital records, websites, or inspection data
• Expiry dates — auto-incremented or calendar-based dates applied per run

Variable data print is supported across flexographic, digital, and thermal transfer methods. Provide your data set or data format and we confirm the production workflow before quoting.

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Print Methods

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Product Specifications

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Sustainable Label Materials

FSC-certified paper is available as a like-for-like swap for standard paper stock. Compostable and biodegradable face stocks and adhesives are available for brands with packaging sustainability commitments. These materials meet the same print quality standards as conventional options.

Specify your sustainability requirement at quote stage and we confirm material availability.