Free Premium Facts About Labels For Bottles

What Information Must Use Labels For Bottles?

Labelling is required by law in some industries and in some products. You must ensure that your labels for bottles are manufactured according to the appropriate specifications for your country. According to your industry, you should indicate several elements on your labels for bottles, such as:

• Dosage or formulas
• Instructions, warnings and directions
• Identification
• Batch or serial numbers
• License numbers
• Expiration dates
• Calorie content
• Nutritional information

Additionally, you will need to list the ingredients of any ingredients your product may contain, as well as any ingredients hazardous to your bottles. Make sure you clearly state any supplements and/or preservatives your product contains.

How Do I Make Labels For Bottles?

Whether you print yourself or purchase labels from a manufacturer or supplier, the process of making labels is determined by a few factors:

1. Production schedule must fit your quantity needs
2. Choose a label size and shape that matches your bottle and design
3. Select a label material suitable for the purpose of your bottle
4. Determine your label type: rolls, sheets, or cut-to-size labels

Production Schedule Must Fit Your Quantity Needs

Knowing your quantity requirements is key to a solid purchasing plan that keeps your costs efficient and output on schedule. It is true that bulk ordering can reduce production costs and save you money and time during processing. Over-ordering can result in unusable inventory when certain products become obsolete, updated, or require new designs. Make sure to understand dynamic market forces and how they may affect your purchasing decisions.

Choose a label size and shape that matches your bottle and design

Label are available in various sizes and shapes, while custom sizes and forms can be created to suit your exact requirements. Shapes can be square, rectangle, circle, oval, triangle, or any other shape customized to match your logo or design feature. Consider the following factors:

• What amount of label space is needed around your product?
• How important is straight, flat, or curved label edges?
• How much space do the labels need to take up the center of the bottle, making room for the design?
• When using your design as your guide, begin with an idea that you wish to test out, then begin building your project.
• Use only suitable fonts that match the look and feel of your product.

Select a label material suitable for the purpose of your bottle

To make compelling bottle labels, traditional paper-like materials or finished materials are available. Many of these materials can be gloss or matte laminated depending on the processing technique utilized. Using a label for a refrigerated product or oil bottle should be waterproof and resistant to climate change. The use of paper labels is a great method of saving money for products that do not require the overkill of vinyls or bopps. You can get an amazing appearance from an impressive laminate or finished paper label, which will provide a professional product appearance without sacrificing profits. If you are printing your own, you should ensure you find the right material. Please take note that the ink used by these printers can alter the design of your project.

Determine Your Label Type: Rolls, Sheets, Or Cut-To-Size Labels

A number of factors will play a role in determining the type of label, such as knowing your volume, size, shape, and application requirements. Labels are typically on sheets or rolls, or cut to size. In the case of blank bottle labels, you may have to purchase sheets to feed into your inkjet printer or laser printer. For most hand-applied bottle labels, you can also purchase custom printed labels at great prices, as well as printed cut-to-size labels. Custom roll labels are ideal for larger volumes and are available in several sizes to suit both hand or machine applications. UV-printed roll labels are available in a variety of materials as well as lamination options for a protective coating and extra sheen.

How To Select A Bottle Label Size?

Choosing a bottle label size is important because it affects label artwork, cost, and even application. Ordering custom labels can sometimes be frustrating when the font is too small, the label size could have been larger, or the material wrinkles. In this guide, you will learn the basics of measuring the best label size to perfectly match your product.

1. Round Bottles

Round bottles allow you some flexibility regarding the wraparound size of your label. The label can wrap completely around the circumference of the bottle so the edges overlap. You can also allow a gap between the labels edges. However, the height of your label is usually less flexible. You should only evaluate the real "flat" parts of the bottle's sides and where one's "shoulder" starts. Especially if the bottle has ridges and a smaller labeling area.

How To Manually Measure The Diameter For Round Bottles

Using a flat ruler, measure the bottom face of the bottle from one side to the other to find out the bottle diameter. Multiply your diameter by pi (3.14), and the result will be your circumference and therefore your label width.

How To Manually Measure The Height For Round Bottles

Determine the height of your label from curve to curve by measuring the height and width of the flat surface.

Follow This Recommendation

Take off 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch from the width and 1/8th of an inch from the height. This creates a gap between the ends of your bottle when you apply the label. This will save you from having to line up the ends perfectly and prevent the label being too tall for the bottle. If you want the labels to overlap, you need to add 1/4th of an inch to the width.

Additional Tip

Paper can always be used if you don't have a measuring tape. Wrap paper around the bottle and mark where it overlaps with a pencil. Measure then the distance between the end of the paper and the mark using a ruler to determine the width of the label.

2. Square Bottles

Most bottles are round, so you can stand out with a square bottle to emphasize a modern, geometric appearance. Square bottles allow you to wrap your label around your bottle, as you would a round bottle, or you can label between two panels. For example, the logo and product name will be on the front and the nutritional information and barcode will appear on the back.

How To Manually Measure Rectangular or Square Shaped Bottles

You should measure only the side of the bottle where the label will be applied. Take your ruler and measure the height and width of the surface area. The height and width of a label indicate their dimensions. A label that is four inches tall and wraps around a bottle by eight inches would be expressed as 4 × 8 inches. The width and height of a label should be subtracting 1/8 inch from the measurements to ensure the label fits correctly.

3. Tapered Bottles

A tapered bottle varies in size from one end to the other. It can be narrow on the top and gradually widening to the base or the other way around. Place an index card or ruler along your bottle's edge to determine if it is tapered. A gap between the straight edge and the bottle is a sign that it is tapered. Tapered bottles are more likely to require more advanced tools in measuring.

How To Manually Measure Tapered Bottles

Rectangle labels on tapered areas can cause flagging, bubbling, and creasing because they do not lie flat against the bottle surface. To ensure the smooth fit of the label, three things can be done:

1. Create a curve by cutting the label
2. Use a smaller label
3. For full coverage, print shrink sleeve labels

Semi-Automatic Label Dispenser For Bottles

Use the Primera AP362e semi-automatic label dispenser for bottles to apply self-adhesive labels quickly and accurately. An AP362e can be operated on cylindrical and conical products such as bottles, cans, and plastic containers. The finished products are labeled in a high-quality and professional-looking manner without any bubbles, waves, or folds. Primera AP362e can apply one or two different labels to bottles, cans, or plastic containers, as is customary for wine bottles. The integrated LED display allows you to view the number of products already labelled and the processing of recurring production orders is simpler. The label settings are for up to nine different labels for front and back side jobs.

Fully And Semi-Automatic Labeling Machines For Bottles

WILUX PRINT has been developing and manufacturing custom fully and semi-automatic labeling machines for bottles to Swiss quality standards for over 40 years. Our labeling solutions optimize workflows, shorten processes, simplify handling, and save money for industries, logistics, or retail companies. Our self-adhesive bottle label application machines are guaranteed to meet quality, flexibility, connectivity, and support requirements. As a result of our extensive experience in consulting, implementation, and service, we deliver substantial value to our customers. Whether you want to use a personalized label for your apple juice, wine, etc., we can help you to build the right labeling machine.

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