Face Material - What does face material mean?

Definition of FACE MATERIAL:

This term refers both to any paper or other material (including films, fabrics, and foils) that can be converted and used to produce the top layer of a basic label construction, and to the top layer of a label construction as an entity in itself. Face materials may have a coating or coatings applied to alter their finish and to protect the material from damage during storage and end use. In a finished construction, the face material is bonded to a layer of adhesive and carried on a backing sheet.

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Label Planet (2020) What does face material mean? | Face Material Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/face-material/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).