Label Planet
If you've ever wondered exactly what the phrase "self adhesive" labels means, this is the post for you!
While this phrase might conjure up brilliant images of labels that stick themselves onto a surface, the truth is a little more mundane.
Technically speaking, our labels are actually known as “Pressure Sensitive Labels” and are named after the type of adhesive that is used to make them. “Pressure Sensitive Adhesives” are tacky (sticky) in “normal” conditions, which means that they only require the pressure of a finger or hand to be applied onto a surface. In other words, they are “self-adhesive” because the adhesive by itself is enough to allow a bond to form (i.e. no other elements are required to create an adhesive bond; “hot-melt” adhesives, for example, must be heated and applied in molten form, with an adhesive bond only forming once the adhesive cools and solidifies).
Our label products cover a range of adhesives and materials to help our customers find the right combination for their individual label application. For example, “pressure sensitive adhesives” can be categorised as either “permanent” or “removable”; permanent adhesives are designed to create a strong bond that will keep a label firmly in place, while removable adhesives are designed to create a temporary adhesive bond that won’t leave behind any adhesive residue when a label is removed. We offer a range of permanent and removable adhesives, including a number of “special” adhesives that have been designed specifically to suit a particular label application, such as our Deep Freeze Adhesive (for labelling items that are stored in freezers) or our Opaque Adhesive (for covering up or blocking out existing print or design work on a surface).
We offer over 100 label sizes across an assortment of 30 different label materials, so our customers have the best possible range of options to choose from to help them find a label that will suit their label application. Supplied on blank A4 sheets, all of our label products are compatible with standard desktop printers, which means our customers can print their labels themselves using their own inkjet or laser printer at home or work.
Our labels are manufactured in the UK using high quality materials and we have a large range of stocked items that are available for same day despatch. All of our prices include VAT and standard delivery, with special delivery options available to request online or by phone. We also supply a whole host of helpful extras to help you choose and print the perfect self-adhesive label, including a free Sample Request service, Label Templates, and Printing Advice, and a Customer Service Team who are happy to help with questions and queries about choosing, ordering, and printing your own labels.
Label Materials Available From Label Planet:
Matt Polyester & Polyethylene Labels in Transparent / Clear, White, or Silver Polyester & Off-White Polyethylene
Gloss Polyester Labels in Transparent / Clear or White Polyester
Gloss Paper Labels in Gloss or Semi-Gloss Paper
Matt Paper Labels in White, Recycled, Premium White, Translucent, Kraft, or Coloured Paper
- Seven Pastel Colour Paper Labels: Crimson Red, Orange-Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Cream, Pink
- Five Fluorescent Colour Labels: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Magenta
- Metallic Paper Labels: Gold & Silver, Mirrored Silver
Label Adhesives Available From Label Planet:
Permanent Adhesives: High Tack, Marine, and Standard Permanent Adhesives
Removable Adhesives: Waterproof, Super-Removable, and Standard Removable Adhesives
Speciality Adhesives: Freezer, Opaque, VOID, Waterproof, and Marine Adhesives
Find out more about ALL of our self-adhesive label products by visiting our Product List page; simply click on the “View Products” links to find out more about a particular material, view the label sizes available in that material, or to place an order.