Gloss Transparent Labels For Laser Printers

• These labels are supplied on A4 sheets of gloss transparent polyester with a permanent waterproof adhesive. They are for use with laser printers. Our transparent materials are not “frosted” or “translucent”, nor are they “glass clear”. When applied to a solid white or coloured surface they look almost completely clear, but when applied to glass the adhesive may trap some air bubbles which will create a slightly frosted look.
• Our GTP range is ideal for creating a professional, high-end look as any printed text or images appear as though they have been printed directly onto the surface below. The gloss material also gives a high quality finish and can be wiped clean if required.
• The polyester material and adhesive are both fully waterproof. They are well-suited to conditions where the printed label is likely to get wet. Common uses include labelling bottles and containers that hold liquids, in damp conditions such as kitchens and bathrooms, labelling items that are displayed outside shops or in garden centres, or labelling packages that are to be shipped long distance.
• We also supply a gloss transparent material for inkjet printers (range code: GCP). These are suitable for use in dry conditions or as blank waterproof covers (for example, if a customer must use an inkjet printer, they could print onto a standard label and place a gloss clear polyester label over the top to create a gloss, waterproof finish).

• Addressing envelopes and parcels – the transparent material makes it appear as though each item has had information printed directly onto the envelope or package, while the gloss finish provides a look of quality. Transparent materials are particularly popular on coloured or textured envelopes as the transparent label not only avoids colour-matching problems, but also doesn’t obscure the effect created by using a colour or texture in the first place. This may be important because a company wants to emphasise a professional approach or an individual wants to create a luxury finish on special items such as wedding or christening invitations. The material is also waterproof, which is perfect for long-term shipping and tracking labels that won’t be damaged by any damp conditions they may encounter.
• Product labelling – the gloss material is a common choice when a high quality finish is required. They are particularly useful on product boxes or bags that feature strong brand or company colours because they won’t obscure the pattern beneath them. They are often used to add product or company information onto CDs. The clear material also makes them a fun option for use with transparent materials, such as glass or plastic, as they allow information to be added without distracting from the transparency of the object. The waterproof material is ideal for use on products that either contain liquids (like cosmetics or wine bottles) or may be exposed to wet conditions (such as bathroom, kitchen or gardening products).
• Adding or highlighting information – you can match the existing font on an item and add new or additional information, such as sales information onto products or contact information onto company brochures. The gloss finish draws attention to the information either on or beneath the label, and is particularly useful if the label is being stuck onto a surface that itself has a gloss finish. Waterproof transparent materials are also a handy way to cover existing print on an item so that the text has a waterproof cover but can still be read.
• Colour-matching – transparent materials sidestep the problem of matching the colour of a label to that of the item they are stuck onto. This is extremely useful in cases where a different colour or plain white label would look out of place, or where there is a need to promote a particular brand or company colour on an item but colour-matching is difficult or costly to achieve.

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Find An Alternative: if you have an inkjet printer you should choose our gloss transparent inkjet material. Alternatively, if you have a laser printer and would prefer a matt finish, visit our matt transparent material page.