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Stock Selection Adhesives Label Protection
Most common stock selections are listed below. We also carry many other stocks. Also, if we do not have it, we can get it.

White or Yellow Gloss: Very lustrous finish, ideal for product identification. (Not recommended for writing, typing or computer application).

White Matte: Excellent custom finish look. Coated, but with a flat surface. This material can be hand written on, or used for product identification. (Not recommended for typing).

White EDP(smudgeproof): Our uncoated material is very porous; excellent in high speed printing applications where drying time is critical. (Excellent in data processing, typewriter, and wet ink application).

Fluorescent: Very attractive material with a matte coated finish. Our stock colors include red, orange, chartreuse, pink and green.

Foil: Our foil is laminated to paper and has a metallic appearance. Available in bright and dull gold and silver. (Not recommended for writing application)

Thermal Transfer: Specially coated paper for use in a thermal transfer printer. Thermal transfer printing works by transferring a heat activated ink from a ribbon to the label substrate.

Direct Thermal Specially treated paper for use in a direct thermal printer. Direct thermal printing works by small computer controlled print heads that heat the surface of the label, causing the heated areas to turn black.

Laser/ Inkjet: Our Laser and Ink Jet paper is specially formulated for use in today’s laser and inkjet printers. Available in gloss, matte and an uncoated finish. It is important to determine whether an ink jet or laser printer will be used, as each is specifically formulated for that specific printing method.

Clear: Our clear label stock is 2 mil polypropylene.

Vinyl: Our white vinyl is very durable and weather resistant. Vinyl is the right choice whenever the label will be exposed to the outdoors or any other harsh environment. Lamination is suggested with vinyl labels.

Polyester: Polyester is our most durable label stock. Our polyester label stock is resistant to most oils, solvents and moisture. Available in white, bright silver, imprintable silver(dull) and brushed silver. Lamination is required for durability.

Tag Tag stock is a tag material without adhesive. Our tag stock is available in gloss, matte, thermal transfer and manila.
All information, recommendations for use, product designations and descriptive materials regarding pressure sensitive label products is believed to be reliable, but the furnishing of such information, recommendations for use, product designations and descriptive material, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a warranty of any kind. Because of the variety of possible applications of pressure sensitive label products and the continuing development of new applications, ALL PRESSURE SENSITIVE LABELS ARE SOLD WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT EACH PURCHASER WILL INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR THE PURCHASER'S INTENDED APPLICATION.
 
Choosing the Right Stock

The correct material is critical in label selection. Listed below are basic steps to assist you in determining the correct material needed. The friendly and knowledgeable Flamingo Label staff is always available to assist in determining the correct material. In addition, samples can be provided to be sure the correct material is being used.
  1. Most important question: How is the label being used?
  2. Is the label printed using a secondary printing method?
  3. What is the expected lifespan of the label?
  4. What is the application temperature in the conditions the label will be applied?
  5. What is the surface the label is being applied to?
  6. Will the label be written on?