Achieving the Best Color Results for Labels
Choosing Colors An issue that can occur whenever large quantities of custom labels are being printed is inconsistent colors within the label and throughout the whole batch. Even if you have a small...
View ArticleHow to Make a White Plate for Label Printing
Making a White Plate When Printing on Metallic or Clear Stock A “white plate” is a specific kind of printing plate where an image or outline is printed white on your label to give opacity to parts of...
View ArticleYour Quick Guide to Label Materials
There are a lot of material options for custom labels – but which one is right for you? From aesthetic to performance to budget, selecting the right label material for your project is essential for...
View ArticleNews Notes Sticker Templates
Sticky note advertising can be used to promote any coupon, event or deal to potential customers in local, regional or national markets. Here at Consolidated Label, we print a specific brand of sticky...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About UPC Barcodes
Quick Overview of UPC Barcodes Whether you’re launching a new product or need to get UPC barcode labels for an existing product line, there are some things you should know about UPCs to ensure they...
View ArticleLabel Adhesives Guide Part 1: Types and Properties
With many different options available, selecting the right adhesive can be intimidating – especially when all you want is a label that “just works.” In this guide, you’ll learn the basic...
View ArticleLabel Adhesives Guide Part 2: Performance Factors
In Label Adhesives Guide Part 1: Types and Properties, we covered the three main types of pressure sensitive adhesives and how basic properties (initial tack, cold flow and service range temperature)...
View ArticleHow to Measure a Bottle (Label Size Calculator!)
Determining a size for your custom labels is an important consideration because it influences how much space is allowed for artwork and how much your labels will cost. The tricky part, however, is...
View ArticleShrink Sleeve Labels Guide
Section 1: What are shrink sleeves? With more choices available on store shelves, businesses need a way to differentiate their product from competitors, and one way they’re doing that is through...
View ArticleLabel Artwork Specifications (Updated)
Designing a Custom Label for Optimal Print Results Before you start designing your label artwork, it would be beneficial to contact our customer service team for a listing of the available cutting die...
View ArticleCustom Label Printing Glossary
Label Printing Terms and Definitions We’ve compiled a list of label definitions ranging from common to technical terms to help you better understand the complexities of custom label printing. For a...
View ArticleHow To Select A Bottle Label Size Guide
After finding the perfect bottle for your product, the next thing you will need to complete your product packaging is custom labels. Selecting a bottle label size is an important decision because it...
View ArticleHow To Select A Bottle Label Size Guide
After finding the perfect bottle for your product, the next thing you will need to complete your product packaging is custom labels. Selecting a bottle label size is an important decision because it...
View ArticleCustom Labels in 5 Easy Steps
Steps for Buying Custom Labels Did you know that your label is one of the best ways to market your product? If you’re new to label buying, we can help. Consolidated Label prints custom labels for...
View ArticleHow to Get a Form-Fill-Seal Machine for Flexible Packaging
Flexible packaging is one of the hottest packaging trends on the market, but it does require specialized machinery to transform the material into a finished product. Since we’re a printing company, we...
View ArticleHow to Get A Nutrition Facts Label for Food Products
Grocery stores are packed with packaged food products but despite their differences, they usually have one thing in common – a Nutrition Facts label. Getting one for your product may seem like a...
View Article“Attract More Customers By Upgrading Your Custom Labels” White Paper
What To Expect From Our Custom Labels White Paper When customers walk down a store aisle or shop online, one of the first things they will notice about your product is the label. Once a first...
View ArticleThe 3 Most Important Signs You Need A Co-Packer For Your Business
Contract packaging or “co-packing” services are often used by food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies to assemble and package their goods. It’s a huge industry, expected to reach $89.74...
View ArticleThe 3 Best Strategies to Stay Profitable and Competitive as a Co-Packer
As a contract packager, you empower clients to focus on their business by taking production off their plates. But, how much are you focusing on growing your own co-packing business? The contract...
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