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Label Substrate Selector

Specify the optimal facestock, adhesive, and liner for your label application

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What it does

Submit your label application (container type, surface, temperature range, durability, print process). The Label Substrate Selector specifies the optimal facestock (paper or film grade), adhesive grade (permanent, freezer, high-tack, wet-apply), liner type, and finish — with PackIndex LABL cost grounding, PPWR grade, and incompatible combination warnings.

Example use case

A squeezable HDPE body lotion bottle with 18-month shelf life, chilled distribution, and flexographic print has a failing label — the current standard acrylic adhesive is lifting at month 12 in humid conditions. The selector specifies white PE 60µm facestock (most conformable film for squeezable), wet-grip acrylic adhesive rated to -10°C, glassine liner — PPWR Grade B potential (mono-material PE system) — at an estimated $34/1,000 units from the PackIndex LABL index.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PPWR grade for film labels?
Film facestock (BOPP/PET) with glassine liner: Grade D. Mono-material PE facestock + PE liner: Grade B potential.
What adhesive is needed for frozen applications?
Freezer-grade acrylic adhesive rated to -30°C service temperature. Standard permanent acrylic fails below 0°C.
Does it cover thermal transfer labels?
Yes — thermal transfer (80gsm TT) is one of the facestock options, suitable for logistics and pharma where ink ribbon printing is used.

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