Packaging Labeling - TX
Packaging Labeling
Packaging Labeling refers specifically to labels applied to consumer or transport packaging for decoration, branding, or product/regulatory information. It is treated as a distinct Packaging Element alongside bottles, cans, lids, and other structural components, and is relevant for design, recyclability, and EPR reporting.
Note: Printed décor is not considered Packaging Labeling, because printed décor can be applied to any label type or directly to the main packaging element.
Label Application Method
The Label Application Method classifies how a label is applied to the packaging item, independent of the label’s substrate or form (e.g., panel/wrap-around vs. sleeve). Use these methods consistently across workgroups.
- Adhesive-Attached
- (Also: Pressure-Sensitive / Self-Adhesive, Wet-Glue, Hot-Melt) — A label bonded to the package surface using adhesive. Substrates may be paper, film, or laminate. Intended to remain during use yet be removable in recycling.
- Heat-Shrink Sleeve
- A full- or partial-body sleeve that is heat-shrunk to conform tightly around the container, providing 360° decoration for bottles, jars, and other rigid containers.
- Stretch-Fit Sleeve
- A full- or partial-body elastic sleeve that is mechanically stretched over the container and held in place by elastic recovery—no heat required—providing 360° decoration and easy removability.
- In-Mould (IML)
- A label placed in the mould before/during forming so it fuses with the container wall. Typically uses the same or compatible polymer as the container for single-step, integral decoration.
Related: Label Form (e.g., Sleeve, Panel/Wrap-Around) describes the physical format of the label and is distinct from the Label Application Method above.
