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Matte White
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Glossy White
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Kraft Brown
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Textured White
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Hemp
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Matte White
Film PET (waterproof) |
Glossy White
Film PET (waterproof) |
Matte Clear
Film PET |
Glossy Clear
Film PET (waterproof) |
Chrome Silver Film Film PET (waterproof) |
Silver Metallic
Film PET (waterproof) |
Removable Glossy White Vinyl
Film (waterproof) |
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Finish | Matte | Glossy | Matte | Textured | Matte | Matte | Glossy | Matte | Glossy | Glossy | Glossy | Glossy |
Permanent Adhesive | Removable | |||||||||||
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Sun/Fade Resistant |
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Water Resistant³ | ||||||||||||
Waterproof³ | ||||||||||||
Oil Resistant4 | ||||||||||||
Tear Resistant | ||||||||||||
Freezer Safe | ||||||||||||
Microwave Safe | ||||||||||||
White Underprint Available | ||||||||||||
Eco-Friendly |
75% PCW |
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Writability² | ||||||||||||
Weight | 50 / 74 (lb/gsm) | 54 / 74 (lb/gsm) | 61 / 90 (lb/gsm) | 70 / 104 (lb/gsm) | 60 / 84 (lb/gsm) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Thickness | 2.9 / 0.074 (pts/mm) | 2.9 / 0.074 (pts/mm) | 4.9 / 0.124 (pts/mm) | 6.2 / 0.157 (mils/mm) | 4.8 / 0.122 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.051 (pts/mm) | 3.5 (mil) / 0.089 (pts/mm) |
Material | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Polyester | Vinyl |
Finishing | n/a | Glossy Varnish | n/a | n/a | n/a | Matte Varnish | Glossy Varnish | Matte Varnish | Glossy Varnish | Glossy Varnish | Glossy Varnish | Glossy Varnish |
2 For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
3 Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
3 & 4 Water & oil-resistant label papers offer some protection against surface contact with water and oil but they should not be submerged. When submerged, water and oil can penetrate the label edges and cause discoloration.
Please note: Due to the coating on WePrint products, they cannot be run through personal inkjet or laser printers. Silver Metallic Labels are not safe for microwave ovens.
White underprint is the ability to print white ink on your labels to help lighter colors stand out on transparent labels. On the images below, view examples of the materials with and without white ink underprinting available on select sheet label materials.
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Matte White Paper | Glossy White Paper | Removable White Paper | Textured White Paper | Hemp Paper | Estate #8 Paper | Estate #9 Paper | Silver Metallic Paper | Tamper-Evident Matte White Paper | |
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Finish | Matte | Glossy | Matte or Glossy | Textured | Matte | Textured | Textured | Matte or Glossy | Matte |
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Oil Resistant4 | |||||||||
Tear Resistant | |||||||||
Freezer Safe | |||||||||
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White Underprint Available | |||||||||
Eco-Friendly |
75% PCW |
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Writability² | |||||||||
Weight | 60 / 88 (lb/gsm) | 55 / 81 (lb/gsm) | 62.5 / 92.5 (lb/gsm) | 70 / 104 (lb/gsm) | 60 / 84 (lb/gsm) | 60 / 89 (lb/gsm) | 60 / 88 (lb/gsm) | 56 / 82 (lb/gsm) | 60 / 88 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 3.5 / 0.089 (pts/mm) | 3.9 / 1.375 (pts/mm) | 3.2 / 0.081 (pts/mm) | 6.2 / 0.157 (mils/mm) | 4.8 / 0.122 (pts/mm) | 4.7 / 0.119 (mils/mm) | 5.5 / 0.140 (pts/mm) | 2.6 / 0.066 (pts/mm) | 3.5 / 0.089 (pts/mm) |
Adhesive Temperature Range | -65°F to 160°F | -65°F to 160°F | -40°F to 160°F | -65°F to 200°F | -30°F to 300°F | -65°F to 200°F | -65°F to 200°F | -65°F to 160°F | -65°F to 160°F |
Material | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper | Paper |
Finishing | Matte/Glossy Varnish | Matte/Glossy Varnish | Matte/Glossy Varnish | None | None | None | None | Matte/Glossy Varnish | Matte/Glossy Varnish |
Squeezable |
2 For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
3 Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
3 & 4 Water & oil-resistant label papers offer some protection against surface contact with water and oil but they should not be submerged. When submerged, water and oil can penetrate the label edges and cause discoloration.
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White Film BOPP Polypropylene (waterproof) | Removable White Film (waterproof) | Clear Film BOPP Polypropylene (waterproof) | Chrome Silver Film BOPP Polypropylene (waterproof) | Crystal Holographic Film OPP Polypropylene (waterproof) | Rainbow Holographic OPP Polypropylene (waterproof) | White Squeezable MDO Film (waterproof) | Clear Squeezable MDO Film (waterproof) | |
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Finish | Matte, Glossy, Thermal Transfer Printable (Glossy) | Matte or Glossy | Matte or Glossy | Matte, Glossy, Thermal Transfer Printable (Glossy) | Matte, Glossy, Thermal Transfer Printable (Glossy) | Matte, Glossy, Thermal Transfer Printable (Glossy) | Matte or Glossy | Matte or Glossy |
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White Underprint Available | ||||||||
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Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Thickness | 3.3 / 0.0838 (pts/mm) | 2.3 / 0.811 (pts/mm) | 3.3 / 0.0838 (pts/mm) | 3.3 / 0.0838 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.0508 (pts/mm) | 2.0 / 0.0508 (pts/mm) | 4.3 / 0.1092 (pts/mm) | 4.3 / 0.1092 (pts/mm) |
Adhesive Temperature Range | -40°F to 175°F | 0°F to 200°F | -40°F to 175°F | -40°F to 175°F | -20°F to 200°F | -20°F to 200°F | -20°F to 200°F | -20°F to 200°F |
Material | Polypropylene (BOPP) | Polypropylene (BOPP) | Polypropylene (BOPP) | Polypropylene (BOPP) | Polypropylene (OPP) | Polypropylene (OPP) | MDO | MDO |
Finishing | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate | Matte/Glossy Laminate |
Squeezable |
2 For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
3 Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
3 & 4 Water & oil-resistant label papers offer some protection against surface contact with water and oil but they should not be submerged. When submerged, water and oil can penetrate the label edges and cause discoloration.
White underprint is the ability to print white ink on your labels to help lighter colors stand out on transparent labels. On the images below, view examples of the materials with and without white ink underprinting available on our roll label materials.
Please note: Due to the coating on WePrint products, they cannot be run through personal inkjet or laser printers. Secondary printing is currently only available on our white film and chrome film roll labels with the Thermal Transfer Printable (Glossy) option on select thermal transfer printers.
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Matte White | Glossy White | Pearlized | |
Material Description |
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Writability² | |||
Finish | Matte | Glossy | Semi-Gloss |
Weight | 120 / 324 (lb/gsm) | 120 / 325 (lb/gsm) | 115 / 311 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 14.9 / 0.378 (pts/mm) | 12 / 0.305 (pts/mm) | 15.6 / 0.396 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 98 | 96 | N/A |
Material | Paper | Paper | Paper |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
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Matte White | Glossy White | Pearlized | |
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Writability² | |||
Finish | Matte | Glossy | Semi-Gloss |
Weight | 120 / 324 (lb/gsm) | 120 / 325 (lb/gsm) | 115 / 311 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 14.9 / 0.378 (pts/mm) | 12 / 0.305 (pts/mm) | 15.6 / 0.396 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 98 | 96 | N/A |
Material | Paper | Paper | Paper |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
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Matte White Paper | |
Material Description |
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Abrasion Resistant | |
Eco-Friendly | |
Writability² | |
Finish | Matte |
Weight | 133 / 360 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 14.57 / 0.3700 (pts/mm) |
Front Cover (Thickness) | 12 / 0.3048 (pts/mm) |
Back Cover (Thickness) | 17 / 0.4318 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 100 |
Material | Paper |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
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Matte White | Glossy White | |
Material Description | ||
Abrasion Resistant | ||
Eco-Friendly | ||
Writability² | ||
Finish | Matte | Glossy |
Weight | 120 / 324 (lb/gsm) | 120 / 325 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 14.9 / 0.378 (pts/mm) | 12 / 0.305 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 98 | 96 |
Material | Paper | Paper |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
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White UltraDuty Film | White Film with Surface Safe™ Adhesive Film | |
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Sun/Fade Resistant |
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Tear Resistant | ||
Writability² | ||
Finish | Matte | Matte |
Weight | 78 (lb/gsm) | 26 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 3.5 (mil) / 0.089 (pts/mm) | 3.5 (mil) / 0.089 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 90 | 93 |
Material | Polyester | Polyester |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
³ Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
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Matte White Vinyl Film | Glossy White Vinyl Film | Matte White Sticker Film | Glossy White Sticker Film | Conformable Glossy White Vinyl Film | |
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Sun/Fade Resistant | Up to 9 months | Up to 9 months | Up to 9 months | Up to 9 months | Up to 18 months |
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Writability² | (only permanent marker) |
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Finish | Matte | Glossy | Matte | Glossy | Glossy |
Weight | 265.3 / 392.6 (lb/gsm) | 265.3 / 392.6 (lb/gsm) | N/A | N/A | 78 (lb) |
Thickness | 6 mil ( 0.1524mm) | 6 mil ( 0.1524mm) | 2.3 mil ( 0.0584mm) | 2.3 mil ( 0.0584mm) | 3.5 mil (0.089 mm) |
Brightness | 90 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 90 |
Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Polypropelyne | Polypropelyne | Vinyl |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
³ Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
* Do not apply to vinyl materials, as it is not easily removable
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Bumper Sticker Film | |
Material Description |
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Abrasion Resistant | |
Permanent Adhesive | |
Sun/Fade Resistant | Up to 9 months |
Water Resistant³ | |
Tear Resistant | |
Writability² | |
Finish | Glossy |
Weight | 78 (lb/gsm) |
Thickness | 3.5 (mil) / 0.089 (pts/mm) |
Brightness | 90 |
Material | Vinyl |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
³ Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
* Do not apply to vinyl materials, as it is not easily removable
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Durable Floor Vinyl | |
Material Description |
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Abrasion Resistant | |
Permanent Adhesive | Removable up to 6 months |
Sun/Fade Resistant | 6+ months |
Water Resistant³ | |
Tear Resistant | |
Writability² | |
Finish | n/a |
Weight | n/a |
Thickness | 18.7 - 19.3 (mil) |
Brightness | n/a |
Finishing | Matte Laminate |
Material | Vinyl |
² For writability we recommend using a permanent marker and allowing it to dry for 15 seconds.
³ Water resistant labels are safe for refrigerators and freezers and may be splashed or rinsed. Waterproof labels may be submerged.
* Not for use on carpets. The special adhesive allows signs to be removed for up to 6 months.
Should you use paper stickers or polyester labels for your beverages? Do you need labels for oddly shaped containers or squeeze bottles? What is the difference between varnish and laminate and what is the best to use for your project?
Find out what label materials and finishes are best for your application or usage with our helpful resource guide and comparison chart. From white glossy paper labels to waterproof film labels, we make it easy for you to find the ideal labels or stickers for your project.
* Flat rate shipping offer applies to economy shipping only. Free shipping offer applies only to orders with a merchandise total of $50.00 or greater (after discounts, before shipping, and tax). Offer applies only to economy shipping and to orders shipped within the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Offer subject to change.