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Self Adhesive Label Material
Pressure-sensitive label stock — coated paper, BOPP/PE film, thermal, synthetic, removable and wash-off. Custom slit width from 50 mm to 1300 mm, FSC + FDA + REACH certified, shipped to 60+ countries with free sample swatch book.
Reviewed by Gavin Gao, Technical Director
What is self adhesive label material?
Self adhesive label material — also called pressure-sensitive label stock or PSA — is a three-layer laminate of facestock, adhesive and release liner. The right combination is different for a chilled beverage bottle, a logistics shipping label and a chemical drum. We manufacture all major chemistries in-house with 20,000+ tons of annual capacity and ship slit-to-width rolls or sheets to label printers and brand owners in 60+ countries. Browse the full self-adhesive catalog for product specs.
Five core self-adhesive material families
Not sure which one fits your application? Use the table to shortlist and click through to detailed product specs.
| Family | Facestock | Adhesive | Liner | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Semi-Gloss & Matte Coated Paper | 70–90 gsm coated paper | Permanent acrylic, hot-melt rubber | 60–70 gsm glassine | Logistics, retail price labels, e-commerce shipping |
| Clear & White BOPP / PE Film | 50–80 µm BOPP / PE | Clear permanent or removable | PET 23 µm or glassine | Beverage, cosmetics, no-label-look bottles |
| Removable & Repositionable Stock | Paper or film | Removable acrylic (12 mo peelable) | Glassine or PET | Promotional labels, returnable packaging, electronics |
| Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer | Top-coated thermal paper | Permanent acrylic | Glassine 60 gsm | Shipping, weigh-scale, prescription, food traceability |
| Synthetic Durable (PP / PE / PET) | Tear-resistant synthetic | Aggressive permanent / wash-off | PET 23 µm | Chemical drums, industrial assets, outdoor signage |
Why label converters source PS material from us
20,000+ tons annual capacity. Facestock, adhesive and liner combined under one roof — no trading markup.
Roll widths 50–1300 mm to your exact spec. 76 mm cores standard, 152 mm available. No extra slitting fee.
Permanent acrylic, removable, repositionable, hot-melt rubber, wash-off. Tested on your substrate before bulk.
Compliance documentation supplied with every shipment. Migration test reports available on request.
Technical Specifications FAQ
Q01What is self-adhesive label material made of?+
Three layers: a facestock (paper or film that gets printed), a pressure-sensitive adhesive (acrylic or rubber-based), and a release liner (glassine or PET) that protects the adhesive until application. Choosing the right combination of these three layers is what makes a label fit-for-purpose.
Q02What's the difference between permanent and removable adhesive?+
Permanent acrylic creates a bond that cannot be cleanly removed after 24h cure — used for ~85% of all labels. Removable acrylic peels cleanly without residue for 6–12 months — used for promotional offers, returnable packaging, and electronics labels. Wash-off adhesives release in alkaline bottle-washing for returnable glass bottles.
Q03Which facestock should I choose: paper or film?+
Coated paper is cheaper (USD 0.30–0.80 / m²) and prints well — choose for indoor short-life applications. BOPP/PP film is tear-resistant, moisture-resistant and looks premium — required for beverage, cosmetics, frozen food and any outdoor exposure. PET film is dimensionally stable for durables and electronics. We carry all three.
Q04What roll sizes and core sizes do you supply?+
Standard rolls are 1000–2000 m on 76 mm (3-inch) cores. Narrow-web converting rolls are slit to your exact width (50–520 mm) with ±0.2 mm tolerance. Sheet format also available (A3, A4, B2, B1) for digital and small-format presses.
Q05What's the MOQ for label material orders?+
Sample / trial orders start at 500 m² per SKU. Bulk orders begin at 10,000 m². Stock SKUs (white semi-gloss, clear BOPP, thermal transfer) ship within 3–5 days from our warehouse; custom-coated facestocks take 20–30 days production lead.
Q06Is your label material FSC certified and food-safe?+
Yes — paper-faced materials are FSC Mix Credit certified. Adhesive coatings meet FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (indirect food contact), EU 10/2011 and Swiss Ordinance. Direct food-contact wet-strength grades available on request with full migration testing.
Q07Can I get a free sample swatch book?+
Yes. Request a sample by contacting our team — we ship sample books with 30+ facestock/adhesive/liner combinations to qualified label printers and brand owners free of charge worldwide via DHL.
Request a free PSA sample swatch book
Tell us your facestock, adhesive and width — we'll ship a 30+ combination sample book within 7 days and reply with a full price list within 24 hours.