Custom Label Buying Guide
Start with the package and application conditions. Compare the specifications below, then use the detailed guides to prepare a label order.
Updated September 26, 2026
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MOQ and lead-time guidance below reflects the information published on our product pages. It is planning guidance, subject to the written quote and proof approval for your order.
| Specification | Published option or input | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Order quantity | MOQ starts from 100 pcs | Confirm the minimum for each artwork and construction. |
| Digital proof | Free digital proof support | Size, copy and layout; color-critical work needs an agreed physical reference. |
| Samples | Typically 1-2 days after details are confirmed | Confirm material availability and sample type. |
| Bulk production | Typically 10-12 days after proof and order confirmation | Confirm the production schedule; shipping is additional. |
| Finished size | Width x height in mm | Specify the die-cut boundary, not the artwork with bleed. |
| Package dimensions | Diameter or usable panel in mm | Check curves, seams, shoulders and filled-pack shape. |
| Material | Paper, BOPP, PET; clear, white or textured options | Approve the complete material and adhesive construction. |
| Application temperature | Actual package surface in degrees Celsius | Distinct from the storage or service temperature. |
| Storage conditions | Dry, chilled, frozen, oily or immersed | Give duration and temperature range where known. |
| Finish | Gloss, matte and project-specific premium options | Approve the effect on color, readability and durability. |
| Format | Rolls, sheets, wrap or separate panels | Specify hand or machine application. |
| Machine roll | Core ID and maximum OD in mm | Use the applicator manual and a roll drawing. |
| Unwind direction | Leading edge, print orientation and inside/outside wound | Confirm with a diagram viewed from the applicator. |
| Detection | Gap or registration mark in mm | Sensor type and position must match the label and liner. |
| Artwork versions | Quantity for each SKU and revision | Approve a version list before printing. |
| Price and freight | Quoted after specification review | No universal unit price; confirm currency, delivery basis and destination. |
| Material documentation | Availability reviewed for the selected construction | Request the document and its scope before making a claim. |
Find the guide for your decision
Cost, MOQ and order planning
Material and adhesive selection
- PET vs Glass Wine Bottle Labels: Can You Reuse the Same Stock?
- Microwave-Ready Meal Labels: Remove the Sleeve or Heat with the Pack?
- Ice Cream Pint Labels: Apply Before or After Freezing?
- Bakery Paper Bag Labels: Plan for Grease, Folds and Handling
- Labels on Recycled Paperboard Cartons: Adhesion Starts with the Surface
- Wash-Off Labels for Returnable Glass Bottles: Reuse vs Recycling
- Label Release Force vs Adhesion: Why Rolls Fail to Dispense
- Paper versus film
- Clear versus white BOPP
- Acrylic versus rubber adhesive
- Application and service temperatures
Size and package fit
- Yogurt Cup Labels: Fit the Tapered Tub and Leave the Lid Clear
- Metal Tea Tin Labels: Test the Coating, Curve and Lid Clearance
- Square Glass Jar Labels: Measure the Flat Panel, Not the Jar Width
- Wraparound Bottle Labels: Plan the Seam, Gap and Overlap
- Coffee Bag Label Placement Around a Degassing Valve
- Deli Tub Lid Labels vs Bridge Seals: Which Job Must the Label Do?
- Stand-Up Pouch Label Placement: Keep Clear of the Zipper and Seal
- Labels for Embossed Glass Wine Bottles: Find the Flat Panel First
- Wine Bottle Neck Labels: Fit, Placement and Material Choices
- Small-Diameter Bottle Labels: Why Edges Flag and How to Specify a Fix
- Crooked Bottle Labels: Placement Tolerances and Line Checks
- Bottle Label Bubbles and Wrinkles: A Troubleshooting Guide
- Bottle and jar dimensions
- Tapered bottles
- Stand-up pouches
- Front/back or wraparound
Rolls and machine application
- Takeout Box Corner Labels: Seal the Fold Without Losing the Print
- Bubble Tea Cup Labels: Keep the Heat-Seal Rim Clear
- Preprinted Labels with Thermal-Transfer Overprint: What Buyers Must Specify
- Linerless vs Die-Cut Labels for Takeaway Food: A Buyer Guide
- Missing Labels on a Roll: Printing, Matrix and Applicator Checks
- Telescoped Label Rolls: What Buyers Should Check Before the Line Stops
- Label Adhesive Ooze: Troubleshooting Sticky Roll Edges
- Die-Cut Liner Damage: Why Label Webs Break on the Line
- Roll direction
- Core size and roll diameter
- Clear label detection
- Roll splice acceptance
Artwork and proof approval
- Jam Jar Lid Labels vs Body Labels: What Goes Where?
- U.S. Wine Back Labels: Reserve Space Before the Compliance Proof
- Spice Jar Labels for Multiple SKUs: Make the Shaker, Name and Code Agree
- Beverage Multipack Labels: Keep Pack and Can Barcodes Straight
- Repeat-Order Label Color: How to Keep the Next Run Close to the First
- Barcode Verification vs Scanning: A Label Buyer Guide
- Artwork file setup
- Content and color proofs
- Barcode and QR placement
- Food allergen copy review