Choosing a Label Material

Choosing the appropriate material for your labels is an important step in the label buying process. Here at Lightning Labels we provide a number of options. For most people our standard white BOPP material will work well. This is a great all purpose material, it is inexpensive, resistant to water and chemicals, quite durable, and has an attractive pearly shine to it. Unless you have specific needs, this is our recommended material.

Here is a list of our other materials with a brief explanation of each one:

Clear BOPP - this has the same qualities as our White BOPP but in a clear version. It can provide a "no label" look when applied to your product. We can also do reverse printing on clear BOPP which is suitable for window labels.

Chrome BOPP - has the same water and oil resistant properties as the White and Clear BOPP, but has the "mirror-like" look of shiny chrome.

White Vinyl - is our thickest and most durable material. It is 4 Mils thick and is suitable for applications where greater strength or durability is needed. It is our recommended material if the label is to be used outdoors.

Estate #9 (Textured) - is a cream colored textured material. It is very popular for wine labels, and labels for gourmet foods or high-end beverages. It is a paper stock and therefore not as durable as our BOPP materials, but it does have a unique look and feel that can be striking.

If you are still unsure what material you need then we suggest you request one of our free sample packs. This has actual label samples of all of our materials, so you can see for yourself which material would best suit your needs.