What is the Holographic Stickers - What are holographic stickers??

Holographic stickers can be used to refer to labels that are made with a material that has a holographic finish OR to labels that have been printed with a hologram or holographic pattern Holographic labels are most commonly used as decorative stickers or as security labels Holographic materials and designs have an eye-catching appearance that instantly draws attention to the label itself or to the item it has been used to label This makes them popular for use as marketing and promotional labels product labels labels for events and celebrations such as birthdays anniversaries weddings parties and Christmas and decorative stickers in themselves Holograms and holographic patterns are also used to make security labels as they are difficult to replicate They can be used as warranty labels or as product and document seals

Glossary

Polypropylene - What is polypropylene?

Definition of POLYPROPYLENE:

Polypropylene (PP) is a type of polyolefin film (sometimes called “polypropene”); a synthetic resin produced through the polymerisation of propylene, polypropylene is the second most commonly used plastic in the world (after polyethylene) because it has a large number of highly desirable properties that make it useful for a variety of purposes. As a thermoplastic polymer, polyethylene becomes liquid at its melting point, which means it is extremely easy to mould to shape and can be reheated and moulded into a new shape without significant degradation of the material.

While there are a variety of different kinds of polyethylene (each with its own set of useful properties and characteristics), as a general rule polyethylene is chosen because it is a lightweight material that is also tough and durable, and offers high resistance to moisture and chemicals, good insulation, good dimensional stability and tear resistance, is suitable for use in low temperature applications, and provides a much more flexible alternative to other plastics.

In labelling, polypropylene is most commonly used as a face material for labels and can be produced as a near-transparent, translucent, or opaque film.

At Label Planet, we use polypropylene to make our waterproof inkjet labels.

Our waterproof inkjet labels are white in colour with a matt finish and a marine standard adhesive. They are our only waterproof inkjet labels capable of producing completely waterproof labels (including the print). They are especially popular for label applications where a label needs to be waterproof and/or able to adhere to curved or unusual surfaces (e.g. when labelling containers such as bottles and drums).

Rolls of white polypropylene film sitting in a warehouse.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the word polypropylene:
Label Planet (2020) What is polypropylene? | Polypropylene Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/polypropylene/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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