What is the clear label material made from?

Clear labels are made from a flexible, transparent polypropylene (PP) film with a print-receptive topcoat and a permanent, clear acrylic adhesive.


Clear label material

Our White (vinyl), Clear and Silver Metallic labels are all made from a flexible polypropylene (PP) film. The film is bi-axially oriented (BOPP) and has a print-receptive topcoat for sharp print quality.

Specifications

  • Material: Transparent PP film

  • Thickness: 47 µm

  • Basis weight: 41 to 47 g/m² (30 lb)

  • Adhesive: Permanent, clear acrylic (wash-off).

  • Liner: FSC® certified supercalendered glassine. Read more about backing material.

How it performs

The adhesive holds on many surfaces, also under moisture, high and low temperatures and food contact. The labels work for high-speed converting and dispensing on Labels on Roll as well as for peeling by hand.

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