Abstract:
The present invention features pressure-sensitive labels produced from unidirectional heat shrinkable polyethylene films and their application to consumer products such as containers, tubes, bottles and batteries.
Abstract:
The present invention is a metallized shrinkable label and a method for producing the same. The label of the invention is composed of a shrinkable film base and a graphic. The graphic is created by combining pigmented inks, a metallic coating and a shrink-resistant coating which is printed in a predetermined pattern with gaps so that upon exposure of the label to heat, the gaps close thereby forming a continuous graphic layer. Advantageously, the shrink-resistant coating minimizes discoloration and pleating of the metallic coating.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for producing continuous laminated film label stock from a polypropylene or polyethylene film (80) with pressure-sensitive adhesives which cure without evaporation by heating and labels produced by these methods are provided.