Self-adhesive labels and stickers have become an essential tools for branding and product protection. They play a crucial role in conveying information to prospective buyers and enhancing their overall product experience. While wet glue adhesive labels were commonly used in the past, self-adhesive labels are gaining popularity due to their smart finish and cost-effectiveness.

Modern self-adhesive labels are available in a wide range of materials, including paper and high-performance specialty films. They offer excellent print quality, strong adhesive properties, easy peel-off, and can be applied manually or through machine application. These labels are durable and can withstand various atmospheric conditions. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and machinery, along with years of experience, manufacturers can create superior customized self-adhesive labels. They possess the expertise to produce visually appealing labels with stunning effects, such as metallic foiling, textured finish, embossed effects, and surface finish varnish.

To combat counterfeiting and ensure product security, specialized printing techniques, and security features can be integrated into self-adhesive labels. Some of these security features include:

1. Security designs: Using special software, complex security elements like guilloche patterns, micro text, and hidden images visible only under a special decoding film can be created. These elements can be incorporated into existing label designs or used to create entirely new designs.
2. Holographic patches and stripes: Holography is an attention-grabbing feature that adds both security and brand recognition. By integrating holographic patches or stripes with overt, covert, and forensic features, self-adhesive labels can provide enhanced security against counterfeiting. Advanced features like demetallization can also be added to these labels.
3. Security printed elements: Printed security features include invisible elements visible only under specific light frequencies, elements that change color with viewing angle, and interactive messages that change color when briskly rubbed. These features can be permanent or reversible.
4. Tamper-evident substrates: Labels can be designed to be tamper-evident, leaving behind a customized or generic message (e.g., "Void" or "Tampered") if someone attempts to remove them. Some labels can also display tampered messages without leaving any residue on the surface. For high-security applications, substrates can withstand tampering with water, solvents, petrol, diesel, and even higher temperatures.

Variable information such as alphanumeric sequential numbering, random codes, barcodes, and QR codes can be imprinted on self-adhesive labels. This enhances security and facilitates material tracking. Technologies like laser marking, ink-jet marking, UV-cured marking, and thermal transfer can be used for imprinting variable information.

Additional levels of security can be incorporated, such as invisible codes and numbering, multi-color fonts, and exploding fonts. Scratch and win adhesive labels with variable or fixed data, covered by a high-security holographic scratch-off, can be used for promotional campaigns by leading brands.

In addition to supplying self-adhesive labels, manufacturers may also provide the necessary hardware and peripherals for label application. As barcode label solution providers, they often have strategic alliances with original equipment manufacturers, enabling them to offer custom solutions for variable data printing on adhesive labels at the customer's facility.

Overall, self-adhesive labels have evolved into sophisticated tools that combine branding, security, and product information. They are essential for businesses looking to protect their products, enhance their brand image, and engage customers effectively.

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