There are a few common reasons why labels do not apply properly to mini bottles. There are other special challenges that manufacturers face when it comes to labelling mini bottles such as designing and choosing the right shape and size of labels. Working with a professional label printer can eliminate most of these challenges since they are well equipped and experienced to handle such labels.
A label printer will inquire about the type and size of container the label will be applied to determine the best type of printing they can use. Common problems faced by labelling mini bottles include curling, wrinkling, peeling, flagging and adhesion just to mention a few. If you are experiencing any of the mentioned problems with your mini bottle labels, the following steps will help determine the cause.
Inspect The Labels
Carefully check your labels for a broken release liner, label curling or liner cut-through. Also, carefully inspect for adhesive that is not aggressive enough or too aggressive. You can find that your labels are not sticking well on labels simply because they are oversize.
Check Your Containers
If you find that your labels are of the right size and you are using the right type of adhesive but still experiencing problem with your labels, consider checking the condition of your containers. Before applying labels on a container’s surface, make sure that it is clean and dry. It should be free of oils and debris. Hand applied labels are mostly prune to label fails since containers easily get contaminated. Poor quality containers also affect label application. Mini bottles and containers can be asymmetrical which causes some labels to fail.
Consider The Environment
Often, you will find that the labels are not the cause of the problem but the environment. Cold and damp environments can affect how adhesives attach to a bottle. If you are not using the right type of label materials and adhesive for products that need to be stored in humid areas, you will experience a label fail.
Common Issues With Label Application
- Scratching or scuffing: This occurs when labelled products come in contact with each other or are moved over long distances.
- Wrinkling: This type of label problem can be seen with thin label materials that have not been properly applied.
- Flagging: This is evidence that the size of the label is too large for the container.
- Inconsistent color: Using inferior label printers can sometimes lead to mismatch of colors, sometimes even within a single order.
- Peeling or curling: Peeling or curling often happens when labels are applied in damp or cold environments.
Getting It Right
Make sure that you use the right label materials for your mini bottle labels to ensure that you get quality prints. When choosing a label printer, just because a printer is offering low pricing, do not compromise on the quality of your label printouts. Ask for label samples first to check the quality of prints before signing up with a label printer. Choose a label printer that uses the latest label printing technology to avoid challenges that face printing mini bottle labels.
