Hinge Labels

I’m pleased to announce the availability of new label technology; 2-Ply Hinged Labels.

Inkjet Coated Hinge Labels

Or what I would describe as a simplified, booklet label.  Let me tell you more about this exciting new development.

Inkjet Coated Hinge Labels

According to the plant, a 2-Ply Hinge Label is a preprinted label laminated to a standard inkjet coated label on top; with one side connected.  With this configuration, you can open the top up to expose the preprinted information underneath; but can’t completely remove the top.  Once read, you can lay the top label back down on top of the preprinted information.  That’s why I describe it as a simplified booklet with 1 page of preprinted information.

Booklet labels are part of the Extended Content Label (ECL) category. They’re used to pack extensive information into a small label area so you can achieve maximum branding impact. In addition to creating many label design opportunities, ECL’s can help reduce costs by allowing you to use a smaller label than otherwise possible.

Blank Hinge Labels

The plant says they can print any standard art file (colors, images and text) in the booklet section of the label.  Currently, they are working only with an inkjet coated matte poly laminated on top of a poly preprinted label underneath.  Also, we can get these Hinge Labels made using BS5609 matte poly.  One more point; they are developing a technology of paper on top of paper as well.

As these labels are “two ply”, they are thicker than standard matte poly.  However, the total construction thickness does not prevent their use in the inkjet printers we sell.  Also, the price of these hinge labels is higher than a standard matte poly; and does require preprinting the art during manufacturing.

Printed Hinge Labels

After receiving the samples of these Hinge labels, I asked our Technical Support Specialist, Danny Valles, to test print them in a C6500A printer.  According to Danny, “these hinge labels print as good as our standard matte poly materials.”

Preprinted Section; Hinge Labels

Continuing, Danny says “You can’t pull off the top section of the labels as they are connected on one side; that’s why the name hinge makes sense.  It’s like a door hinge that you open and close.  It’s a bit “sticky” to peel off the top, but it works fine.”

Printed Hinge Labels

From my perspective, it was great to see that this new technology still prints great.  Danny says, “the labels dry instantly just like our standard matte poly.” Now, our customers can print variable information and images/colors on top; while embedding static information inside the booklet section of the labels.  It’s a great way to manage a large number of SKU’s that have the same safety or other information that needs to be included in/on the label.

Printed Hinge Labels

I do believe this new technology could help change the on-demand color label printing business; making it fit many more of our customers with lots of SKU’s.  Cannabis, pharmaceutical, chemical and other manufacturers should find this new development makes their operation run smoother; and their brand development more valuable.

If these Hinge or Simplified Booklet labels could fit your business, contact us to learn more.  If you send us the artwork needed to be preprinted, the exact size and volume wanted, we’ll send you a quote.  And get you started making even better labels for your products.

Guy Mikel

855-962-7670

info@colorlabelsolutions.com