Void Security Labels From Label Planet Keep All Items Safe & Secure

October 10th, 2018

Security labels and tamper evident labels increase the security of items. This week, we’re taking a closer look at our silver void security labels.

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VOID Security Labels – What Are Security Labels?

The term security labels may be applied to any label designed to improve the security of labelled items. Security labels can improve the security of items in a number of different ways. They may act as a visual deterrent against tampering or theft, provide a means of tracking an object, and/or contain special features that prevent the production of counterfeit items.

Security labels known as Tamper Evident Labels provide visual proof of tampering. This can also act as a visual deterrent against such tampering occurring in the first place.

Tamper evident labels provide visual proof of tampering in different ways; removing a label usually leaves a section of that label behind.

VOID Security Labels – How Do Void Labels Work As Security Labels?

VOID security labels leave behind a message (usually the word “VOID”) on the label itself, the previously labelled item, or both. This method involves adding an extra layer to the label construction. There are three types of VOID security labels…

  • Total Transfer: the extra layer carries a printed void message. It separates from the face material (top layer) to leave the extra layer (and the void message) on the previously labelled item.
  • Non-Transfer: the extra layer carries a printed void message. It remains attached to the face material. The absence of the label and the void message on the back of the label serves as proof of tampering.
  • Partial Transfer: the extra layer is connected to the face material using a pattern release coating OR is connected to a pattern release adhesive. The extra layer divides in two – half remaining on the back of the face material and half on the adhesive. This leaves the void message on the reverse of the label itself and on the previously labelled item.

Our void security labels use a partial transfer, leaving a void message on the label and the previously labelled item. Any attempt to re-stick the label back down will not be able to disguise the split in the extra layer created during the first removal.

VOID Security Labels – What Are The Benefits Of Void Security Labels?

Our void security labels are made with silver polyester and a partial transfer VOID adhesive. They are tough, durable, and waterproof labels, which makes them ideal long life tracking labels. They will remain firmly in place for the lifetime of a labelled item or for the duration of storage and/or transportation. The material also suits applications with fluctuating or extreme temperatures (hot or cold), which is often an issue for appliances and electronics.

The colour draws attention to your information. This could include a company logo and/or contact information, health and safety warnings, instructions for use, or general security information.

Our silver polyester has a high quality matt finish. This produces a decorative and professional appearance, which is perfect for high value goods.

The adhesive bonds well with a range of materials and surfaces types. They can be used on (slightly) curved surfaces but flat surfaces are better. The polyester has a strong “memory” and is likely to “ping” up if applied over an edge or around a tightly curved surface. To label edges and curves, use a larger label size to provide a larger surface area for your adhesive to bond.

VOID Security Labels – What Kind Of Security Applications Do Void Security Labels Suit?

Security Labels On High Or Added Value Goods

Void labels act as a visual deterrent against tampering and theft. They also provide visual evidence of tampering. This improves the security of labelled items and can help to prevent unauthorised reselling.

Security Seals On Product & Document Packaging

Seal packaging used to store and/or transport high value goods or important documents. Opening the packaging marks both the seal and the packaging itself. Sticking the label back down cannot disguise a broken seal because of the divide in the extra layer.

Warranty Labels On High Or Added Value Goods

Goods sold with a warranty may have security labels applied. If products are tampered with in a certain way, the damage to or removal of warranty labels proves that the warranty has been voided by an individual’s actions or treatment of the product. They can display details about the warranty supplied with a particular product or contact information for the relevant manufacturer, distributor, or servicing company. They can also detail the servicing history of an item, including servicing dates and results. Warranty labels are especially popular for use on high value appliances and electronic devices.

VOID Security Labels – How Do I Print Void Security Labels & Tamper Evident Labels?

Our SVP material does require a little extra care to get the perfect print.

This is because the polyester material is metallised – coated with a thin layer of metal. Laser printers use heat (and pressure) to bond toner in place. The layer of metal reflects heat from the fuser unit, which increases the overall temperature applied during printing. You therefore need to use a print setting that applies less heat to get the correct print temperature.

The wrong settings may prevent your toner bonding properly and/or may cause your sheets to curl up and jam inside your printer.

We highly recommend test printing a few sheets to determine which print setting works best. Check your printer’s manual and/or the manufacturer’s website in case they have provided recommended guidelines for self adhesive labels and more specialised materials.

Order VOID Security Labels From Label Planet

Visit our SVP range page to find out more, see what label sizes are available, or to place an order.

Products with a minimum order quantity of 25 sheets are available for same day despatch from stock. A minimum order quantity of 500 sheets indicates made to order items. Despatch is currently take five working days because of the increase in production in preparation for Christmas.

Remember, you can also request a sample if you would like to give these products a trial run. We supply label templates free of charge, which can be downloaded by heading to our Label Templates Home page and selecting your label shape and label size.

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Using Sticky Labels As Seals – Tips &Tricks and Recommended Products From Label Planet

October 3rd, 2018

Today, we’re taking a look at all of the different ways you can make seals – for products, packaging, and documents – using sticky labels from Label Planet.

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Sticky Labels As Seals: Printed Vs Unprinted Seals

Seals are really versatile tools that can help promote your brand or personalise products, packaging, documents, envelopes, and gifts. You can use printed, unprinted, or handwritten sticky labels to create your perfect seals.

Print your company name or logo to add extra branding to products, packaging, and correspondence. Add a personal message, photo, or design to postal items or gifts, especially those for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or Christmas.

Alternatively, you may simply need sticky labels to keep your products, packaging, and documents safely and securely sealed. For a subtle finish use white labels or transparent labels. If you prefer a touch of decoration, try coloured labels or gloss labels (see Recommended Materials For Seals).

Sticky Labels As Seals: Permanent Vs Removable Adhesives For Seals

You must choose the right adhesive to ensure your seals will actually seal things. First you need to choose a permanent or removable adhesive.

PERMANENT ADHESIVES: these adhesives create strong adhesive bonds that are difficult to break. Ideal if items need to be securely sealed during storage and/or transit before being opened.

We supply a range of permanent adhesives; generally speaking, our standard permanent adhesives will form perfectly good seals.

If you are applying seals onto unusual materials (e.g. plastics, fabrics etc), curved surfaces, or over edges, you may wish to choose a super tack, high tack, or marine adhesive.

Our freezer adhesive is best for sealing items stored and/or used in freezer conditions. This adhesive was designed specifically to create and sustain adhesive bonds in deep freeze conditions.

Finally, if you are looking for security seals, we would recommend our tamper evident labels – SVP and TEV (see Top Tips For Security Seals).

REMOVABLE ADHESIVES: these adhesives create temporary bonds and won’t damage items when sticky labels are removed. Perfect if opening or removing a seal must not damage previously sealed items. For example, if you are sealing important documents or gift items – especially those made of glass or paper – removing a seal made with a permanent adhesive could damage those items either by tearing the surface or leaving behind adhesive residue.

Our standard removable adhesive is ideal for most temporary applications. If you are labelling items made of glass or paper, or gift items, we recommend our super removable adhesive.

Removable adhesives are best suited for use as seals that are to be applied directly onto items (rather than packaging), where those items are also to be retained by the recipient (meaning those items must not be damaged).

Sticky Labels As Seals: Top Tips For Label Sizes & Shapes

Most people choose a non-rectangular shape for seals as this offers a more decorative appearance. Round labels / circular labels are the most popular – although square labels and oval labels are also commonly used. Any shape can create suitable seals. The most important factor is the surface area available to create an adhesive bond.

If you are applying your seals onto a perfectly flat surface, you can use any material/adhesive/shape/size combination. Problems may arise with curved surfaces or edges (e.g. when sealing a box or holding a gift bag closed).

All materials have “memory”; this property causes materials to try to return to their original shape after deformation. For example, after folding seals over the edge(s) of a box or gift bag they may try to “ping” back up. To prevent your seals pinging back into their flat state (thereby unsealing your items), the adhesive bond must be strong enough to overcome the memory of the material.

You can do this by selecting a stronger adhesive (e.g. a high tack, super tack, or marine adhesive), a more flexible material (e.g. paper labels instead of polyester labels), or a larger label size (providing a larger surface area over which the adhesive can bond with your item leading to a stronger adhesive bond).

Sticky Labels As Seals: Recommended Materials For Seals

Most of our customers want decorative seals – although some materials are subtler than others. Here’s our guide to the most suitable materials for creating sticky seals:

  • Paper Labels: a budget friendly option, which can be printed with a colourful design for a more decorative finish.
  • Premium Quality Paper Labels: ideal for printing high resolution photographs or digital artwork. These sticky labels have a subtle matt finish and a super smooth surface for a high quality professional finish.
  • High Tack / Super Tack Paper Labels: suitable for unusual materials, curved surfaces, or sealing edges.
  • Gloss Paper Labels: we supply semi-gloss labels, gloss labels for laser printers, and photo quality gloss labels (for high resolution photos/artwork). The bright, shiny finish offers a subtle decorative finish in an instant.
  • Coloured Labels: a quick and simple way to create decorative seals; choose from seven pastel shades for a subtle bloom of colour, five fluorescents for a burst of colour, gold and silver for a touch of luxury or seasonal flair, or a brown ribbed Kraft paper for a subtle touch of pattern and texture and a natural, homemade finish.
  • Transparent Labels: a professional and decorative way to seal all sorts of items, transparent labels are a popular option.
  • Tamper Evident Labels: provide visual proof of a broken seal (see Top Tips For Security Seals).

Sticky Labels As Seals: Top Tips For Security Seals

Customers often ask for security seals to use on their products and/or packaging. These seals provide visual evidence when tampering has occured. We supply two types of tamper evident labels:

  • Silver Void Labels: silver labels with a special “VOID” adhesive. The adhesive layer splits on removal, leaving the word “VOID” on the previously labelled item.
  • Tamper Evident Vinyl Labels: these sticky labels have a strong permanent adhesive and a fragile vinyl face material; when you try to remove these sticky labels, the vinyl fragments into tiny pieces making it extremely difficult (if not impossible) to remove the label in its entirety.

NB: the purpose of tamper evident labels is to protect high value goods. If you simply need to keep products sealed until a customer opens them, use a standard paper label with a permanent adhesive. Paper labels tend to rip and/or leave behind adhesive residue when removed. The damage clearly indicates an item has been opened (and is far more cost effective).

Order Sticky Labels From Label Planet To Start Sealing Your Stuff!

To order sticky labels from Label Planet, simply head on over to www.labelplanet.co.uk. You can find all of our different materials and adhesives on our List Of All Materials page.

Remember that you can always Request A Sample free of charge to make sure our products will work for your application. We also supply label templates for all of our label sizes, so if you’d like to add a design or message to your seals, simply download a label template from our website and get printing.

Products with a minimum order quantity of 25 sheets are available for same day despatch from stock. A 500 sheet minimum order quantity indicates a made to order item. As we are nearing Christmas, these items are taking five working days for despatch so order early to avoid disappointment.

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Here’s To The Arrival Of Autumn; A Selection Of Seasonal Self Adhesive Labels From Label Planet

September 26th, 2018

The Autumn Equinox took place over the weekend – traditionally heralding the arrival of autumn. To celebrate, we’ve put together a selection of suitably seasonal self adhesive labels.

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Autumn Self Adhesive Labels – Coloured Labels

Coloured labels are perfect all year round but we’ve got plenty of shades that are perfectly seasonal.

Our pastel shades are ideal for adding a subtle bloom of colour and our “warm” shades are ideal for creating an autumnal feel – especially our crimson red labels, orange-red labels, and our yellow labels.

These coloured labels are suitable for use with inkjet and laser printers or for handwriting.

For a wonderfully natural finish and a perfect touch of the homemade, we highly recommend our brown Kraft paper labels. Made with Kraft paper, these self adhesive labels retain the natural colouring of the pulp used to make the paper. Our Kraft paper labels have a ribbed finish, which adds a brilliantly subtle touch of pattern and texture.

Our Kraft paper labels are suitable for use with inkjet and laser printers or for handwriting.

If you’re looking for something a bit bolder, why not try our fluorescent labels. Our magenta labels, red labels, and yellow labels are especially seasonal and add a burst of colour to any project.

Our fluorescent labels are suitable for use with laser printers or for handwriting.

Autumn Self Adhesive Labels – Gold Labels & Silver Labels

For a subtle touch of shimmer and shine and a luxurious appearance, try our metallic paper labels. Our gold labels and silver labels have a super smooth satin finish and are a brilliantly decorative addition to any items that are to be used in a special event or promotional offer.

Our gold labels and silver labels are suitable for use with laser printers or for handwriting.

Autumn Self Adhesive Labels – Waterproof Labels

As we shift seasons, the great British weather will inevitably kick in, which means that you might be in need of waterproof labels. Whether you need self adhesive labels that will survive the great outdoors (or the slightly soggy indoors), we have a wide range of waterproof labels that are tough and durable enough to rise to the challenge. Our waterproof labels include options for transparent labels, white labels, silver labels, gloss labels, matt labels, permanent labels, and removable labels.

If you need self adhesive labels that are truly outdoor proof, we highly recommend our marine labels; these are made with a special marine adhesive, which has been tested specifically for use in marine conditions.

Most of our waterproof labels need to be printed with a laser printer. This is because laser printers use heat and pressure to bond a dry powder (toner) into place – creating waterproof print. Inkjet printers tend to use water-based inks, which will run and/or smudge when your print gets wet. The exception is our MWPP material; this uses a special top coating to form a protective layer over your print.

Autumn Self Adhesive Labels – Bottle Labels & Jar Labels & Food Labels

If you’re planning on making some tasty treats to enjoy as the nights draw in, you might be in need of some bottle labels, jar labels, or food labels for a variety of containers. You can use pretty much any of our self adhesive labels for this purpose but two are especially useful.

Our freezer labels are the best choice if you are making food stuffs that will need to be stored in the freezer. These paper labels have an adhesive designed specifically to form and sustain adhesive bonds in deep freeze conditions.

Likewise, our water wash off labels are an ideal choice for labelling reusable containers. These sticky labels have a special adhesive; it forms a permanent adhesive bond (which means your sticky labels will stay firmly stuck) that breaks down when exposed to water (which means your sticky labels will peel away cleanly without damaging your containers – simply by giving them a good old wash).

Our freezer labels are suitable for use with laser printers or for handwriting. Laser printers produce waterproof print that will stay in place even if condensation gets on your self adhesive labels. Inkjet printers tend to use water-based inks that will run and/or smudge when wet.

Our water wash off labels are suitable for use with inkjet or laser printers and can also be handwritten.

Order Self Adhesive Labels From Label Planet Today

To view all of the self adhesive labels available from Label Planet, visit our List Of All Label Materials. You can order online at any time or give us call during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to place an order over the phone. We can also accept purchase orders by email or by fax.

We supply label templates for all of our label sizes and you can find plenty of help and advice (including top tips and troubleshooting tips) in our Help pages. You can also request a sample of the self adhesive labels you are interested in to give them a try before you buy!

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Go Glamorous With Amazing Metallic Labels From Label Planet

September 19th, 2018

For a touch of luxury or a bit of seasonal cheer, gold labels and silver labels are the perfect way to create decorative stickers for any items that need to have that extra special finish.

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Gold Labels And Silver Labels – Metallic Labels With A High Quality Finish That Is Decorative, Professional, Luxurious, And Festively Fantastic!

Our gold labels and silver labels are amongst the most decorative self adhesive labels that we supply. Both our gold labels and silver labels are paper labels with a standard permanent adhesive.

What makes them really stand out is their metallic finish. This finish is created by applying a decorative gold or silver coating is applied onto clay coated paper. This produces a beautifully smooth and bright surface, which is perfect for applications that need that extra special finishing touch.

The satin finish gives our gold labels and silver labels a subtle touch of shimmer and shine; they have some of the reflective qualities of gloss labels but are subtler than a full gloss finish. This allows their colouring to show through, while also offering a subtle shine as a further decorative touch.

Gold Labels And Silver Labels – Perfect Product Labels & Celebratory Stickers For Special Events & Seasonal Offerings

Our metallic labels are commonly used as product labels, packaging labels, address labels, stickers and tags, and marketing labels or promotional labels for items that are associated with a special event.

They’re very popular for use as product labels and packaging labels on high quality products and gifts – especially during the Christmas season. The gold and silver colouring is especially festive and creates a touch of luxury and festive cheer to suit the season.

Metallic labels are also perfect for other big events – whether personal or professional in nature. They make ideal additions to personal celebrations – such as birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, and weddings – as well as coporate and charitable events or promotions.

The bright colouring has an especially decorative effect but also offers a high quality, professional finish. Gold labels and silver labels are great a drawing attention and are extremely festive and luxurious in appearance.

Gold Labels And Silver Labels – How To Get The Perfect Print On Your Metallic Labels

Our gold labels and silver labels are laser labels; they must be printed with a laser printer or handwritten. The special coating used to create their metallic finish does require some extra care to get the perfect print. We recommend using a specific “Labels” setting if your printer has one. Alternatively, you should use a “Heavy Paper” setting. This will cause your printer to slow down and use more heat during the printing process. This helps to ensure that your toner bonds efficiently with your metallic labels, resulting in high quality and accuracy of print.

We also recommend consulting your printer’s manual or the manufacturer’s website to see if the manufacturer has provided specific recommendations to follow when printing onto self adhesive labels.

Remember, you can always request a free sample of our gold labels and silver labels so that you can have a test run at printing your own metallic labels – and to make sure that your printer is up to the task.

Gold Labels And Silver Labels – Order Metallic Labels From Label Planet

Our gold labels and silver labels ranges include a grand total of 54 label sizes. We stock 9 of these label sizes in packs of 25 sheets for same day despatch. The rest we supply in 500 sheet boxes as made to order items. Despatch can take up to five working days so make sure you order in plenty of time.

To order metallic labels, simply visit our Gold Labels or Silver Labels range page. Select your required label size and order quantity. Remember, you can use our online Sample Request Form to request a sample and we provide label templates free of charge in our Label Templates Home Page.

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Need Supremely Stylish Sticky Labels For Your Digital Gear? Why Not Try Our Silver Waterproof Labels!

September 12th, 2018

This week, we’re taking a closer look at our silver waterproof labels, which are the perfect way to label up all kinds of digital gear and high value products.

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Silver Waterproof Labels – The Material & Adhesive

Our SMP range of silver waterproof labels are made with a silver polyester film and a permanent adhesive.

The polyester is a tough and durable material that offers some flexbility. It is, however, best suited to flat surfaces. It has a silver colour in a matt finish, which creates a high-quality professional appearance for any labelling application. The standard permanent adhesive creates good adhesive bonds with a range of materials and surface types.

Silver Waterproof Labels – The Benefits & Suitable Applications

The materials used to create our silver waterproof labels offer a wide range of beneficial properties and characteristics. SMP is tough and durable, which is perfect for creating long life asset and/or tracking labels. They are also decorative and professional in finish, offering a high quality appearance that draws attention to important information. These silver labels are also fully waterproof. You can use them for any applications involving exposure to water.

Common uses for SMP include:

  • Sticky labels for appliances and electronics: SMP is extremely popular for use on high value goods – especially digital gear. These sticky labels display (and draw attention to) vital information such as health and safety warnings, instructions for use, product information/specifications, servicing dates and results, and contact details for the relevant manufacturer, distributor, or servicing company. The waterproof material and strong adhesive mean these sticky labels stay put for the long term – in various environments and conditions. SMP is also suitable for applications involving exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures (hot or cold), which is often an issue for appliances and electronics.
  • Product labels and packaging labels: silver labels create decorative, professional product labels and packaging labels. The colour highlights important information, while their durability means these sticky labels remain in place for the life of each labelled product. They make ideal packaging seals and tracking labels on items that will be stored for long periods and/or frequently transported. You can use silver waterproof labels for items designed for outdoor use. They’re also fine for indoor applications that involve exposure to water – including kitchen and bathroom products.
  • Marketing labels and promotional labels: the high quality finish of these silver labels also makes them a popular choice for marketing and promotional purposes.

Silver Waterproof Labels – The Printing Process

As SMP is a more specialised material, it does require some extra care when printing. SMP is suitable for use with laser printers only – so you cannot use an inkjet printer. We also recommend using a standard paper print setting – rather than “Labels”/“Heavy Paper” settings usually recommended for self adhesive labels.

This is because the polyester material is metallised. It has been coated with a thin layer of metal. Laser printers use heat and pressure to bond toner onto the surface of the print media. When you print SMP, its metallised layer reflects the heat from the fuser unit. This increases the overall temperature within the printer, which can prevent the toner from bonding properly to your sticky labels. It can also cause your sheets to curl up, which can result in your sticky labels jamming in your printer.

Ideally, you should test print a couple of sheets using the “Paper” setting(s) provided by your printer. This should allow you to find an option that provides the optimal amount of heat to print your sticky labels. You should also consult your printer’s manual and/or the manufacturer’s website. They may have provided specific advice for printing self adhesive labels – and especially more specialised materials – like metallised polyester.

Order Silver Waterproof Labels From Label Planet

Simply head on over to our Silver Waterproof Labels range page and choose the label size you want to order. Then select your required quantity and add your silver labels to your basket!

We supply SMP in 54 label sizes. We stocked 17 of the most popular label sizes and shapes. These items can be ordered in packs of 25 sheets for same day despatch from stock – or in boxes of 500 sheets as a made to order item. The remaining sizes are all made to order items, which are available in boxes of 500 sheets. Made to order items take up to five working days for despatch.

If you would like to “try before you buy”, please submit a Sample Request online and we’ll pop a few samples in the post. If you need printing advice, head on over to our Help Section; here you can also find our Label Templates Section, which includes Word label templates and PDF labels template for all of our label sizes.

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Label Planet Answers Your FAQs About Our Prices and Payment Methods

September 5th, 2018

This week’s blog will aim to answer some of the most FAQs about Label Planet’s prices and payment methods. So if you have any questions or queries about buying self adhesive labels from Label Planet, the answers you need might just be available right here.

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How Do I Find Out What Your Self Adhesive Labels Cost?

Our prices are all listed on our website. Visit the product page of the self adhesive labels you want to buy to view our price list. Alternatively, give our Customer Service Team a call.

What Do The Prices Of Your Self Adhesive Labels Include?

All of our prices include VAT and standard UK delivery.

For small orders, standard delivery uses Royal Mail’s first class service. For larger orders (250+ sheets), this is a next working day carrier service. Delivery to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, and the Channel Islands uses a 2 day carrier service.

How Do Your Self Adhesive Labels Price Lists Work?

We use a price break system, which means that larger quantities offer a better cost per unit compared to smaller quantities. While we don’t offer a separate trade price list, trade customers (who are more likely to order in bulk) can take advantage of our price breaks to get a better overall price. This also allows individual customers to save money by ordering larger quantities on a less frequent basis.

Can I Get A Better Price For The Self Adhesive Labels I Want To Buy?

Our prices are our prices. However, if you need to order a quantity not listed on our site or have a “shopping list”, it may be worth ordering by phone as we may be able to pro-rata the price of some/all of the items in your order.

Please note: we can only supply self adhesive labels in 25 sheet packs (up to 500 sheets) or 500 sheet boxes. For example, we can supply 375 sheets but we cannot supply 380 sheets.

Do You Offer Price Matching On Your Self Adhesive Labels?

We do not offer price matching services. If you find similar self adhesive labels elsewhere for a cheaper price, you choose where to order.

You will need to make sure that you are happy with the product quality and customer service provided if you order elsewhere.

Please note: our sister company Madebuy supplies genuine Label Planet products via Amazon and eBay. While we try to offer consistent prices, some items have slightly different prices depending on the quantity and shipping option you select. You should decide whether you want to order from Label Planet or Madebuy as we do not offer price matching.

How Can I Pay For My Self Adhesive Labels?

We try to provide payment methods that allow all of our customers to pay in a way that is convenient. The payment methods available depend on how you order:

  • Online Orders: pay by credit card/debit card or PayPal.
  • Phone Orders: pay by credit card/debit card.
  • Email/Fax Orders: request a Proforma Invoice and pay by credit card/debit card, BACS transfer, or cheque.
  • Post Orders: pay by cheque or postal order.

Can I Order Self Adhesive Labels Using A Purchase Order?

Yes! Email or fax your purchase order to us and we will issue you with a Proforma Invoice.

Can I Open A Credit Account/Request An Invoice For My Self Adhesive Labels?

We are primarily an online supplier, which means that we operate on a “payment with order” basis. We do not offer credit accounts or invoices. If you cannot order online or over the phone yourself (for example, if you have to place orders via a Finance Department or you don’t have a purchasing card), you can send us a purchase order or order request by email/fax/post and we’ll issue a Proforma Invoice against which you (or your Finance Department) can make payment.

If you request a Proforma Invoice you are responsible for making sure that payment is made. We will NOT despatch your order until we have received payment (or proof that a BACS payment has been scheduled).

Our ONE exception is Local Education Authority Schools who may request a 30-Day School Invoice (see below).

How Do I Order Self Adhesive Labels For A School?

You can order via our website or over the phone. If you need to submit orders via a Finance Department or don’t have access to a payment card, you can send the details of your order to us by email or fax (or post!) and we will process your order and send you a 30-Day School Invoice (Local Education Authority Schools only) for payment. Alternatively, we will provide a Proforma Invoice against which you can make payment.

Please note: we must receive an official School Purchase Order OR your order details on the school’s letterhead along with the signature of the individual responsible for making payment before we can process school orders.

How Do I Order Self Adhesive Labels For Delivery To The Republic Of Ireland?

While we do not offer worldwide shipping, we can deliver orders to the Republic of Ireland. We require customers to order by phone (or email/fax) so that we can determine the shipping requirements (and shipping costs) for the exact items and quantities that you wish to order.

If you are VAT registered, have your VAT number to hand and we will remove VAT from your order when you call.

Still Got A Question Or Query About Buying Self Adhesive Labels? Get In Touch With Our Customer Service Team!

If our FAQs have let you down or you need an answer to a non-frequently asked question, the best thing to do is get in touch with our Customer Service Team who will be happy to help. You can send us an email at any time. Alternatively, give us a call during office hours – our team is available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Label Planet’s Checklist For Choosing Self Adhesive Labels

August 29th, 2018

Our checklist for choosing self adhesive labels includes the key factors you need to keep in mind when selecting the most suitable stickers.

You don’t need to use all of these factors to choose the right self adhesive labels for your application. Nor do you have to follow this exact order when picking your perfect stickers. Instead, take a look through the list and see which factors apply to your situation. You can then place them in an order based on how important they are to your label application.

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Do You Need To Print Or Handwrite Your Self Adhesive Labels (Or Will They Be Left Blank)?

If you intend to leave your sticky labels blank (for example, to use them as seals on documents or packaging), you can select ANY of the self adhesive labels supplied by Label Planet. The same applies if you’d prefer to handwrite your sticky labels. Paper labels are the easiest to handwrite. Gloss labels and synthetic (plastic) labels may require the use of more specialised pens (compared to a simple biro).

Most of our customers want to print their own sticky labels. Our self adhesive labels are designed for desktop printers. Some can only be printed with a laser printer or only with an inkjet printer. You can find printer compatibility for all of our products on our website and packaging.

Do You Need A Particular Label Size Or Shape For Your Self Adhesive Labels?

You may need self adhesive labels to fit onto items or into a space that requires the use of a particular label size and/or shape. At Label Planet, we supply rectangular labels (with round or square cut corners), round labels / circular labels, oval labels, square labels, media labels, and CD labels / DVD labels. We also supply a range of more than 100 label sizes.

Self adhesive labels supplied on A4 sheets tend to be available in “standard” label sizes. These sizes are created by splitting an A4 sheet into (usually) equally sized label shapes with as little waste around and between the blank labels. You can view all of our label sizes on our Search By Width and Search By Height pages or by using our Label Finder.

Do You Need Your Self Adhesive Labels To Stay Stuck Permanently Or Temporarily?

We supply a variety of adhesives, which means there are two questions that you need to answer.

First, you need to decide if you want permanent labels or removable labels.

Removable labels are designed to remove cleanly without leaving behind adhesive residue. If you need removable labels, your next question is: are you labelling delicate items, reusable containers, or something else.

  • Label delicate items (e.g. those made of paper or glass) using our super removable adhesive.
  • For reusable containers (e.g. to label foodstuffs), we recommend our water wash off adhesive. This permanent adhesive breaks down in water, so you can remove your sticky labels by washing your items.
  • For any other items, use any of our sticky labels with a removable adhesive.

Permanent labels are designed to stay in place permanently and to be difficult to remove. We offer options for:

  • Super/high tack adhesives; designed for applications where your sticky labels have to stay in place OR for more unsual surfaces/materials (e.g. fabrics, plastics, building materials etc).
  • Freezer adhesive; designed for labelling items that are to be stored and/or used in deep freeze conditions, such as food stuffs or medical/research samples and equipment.
  • Marine adhesive; designed for outdoor applications. Also suitable for general applications that require tough, durable, and long-lasting tracking labels.
  • Water wash off adhesive; creates a permanent adhesive bond that breaks down when exposed to water.
  • Opaque adhesive; designed for applications where you need to cover up existing print (usually because it is wrong or out of date).
  • Security adhesives; designed to provide visual evidence of tampering.
  • Standard permanent adhesives; create good adhesive bonds with a range of surfaces.

Do You Need Self Adhesive Labels That Are Waterproof / Transparent?

If you need to use waterproof labels or transparent labels, you will need to choose from our range of synthetic materials. You can then choose between laser labels or inkjet labels, permanent labels or removable labels, and gloss labels or matt labels.

NB: if you want to print waterproof labels, you will generally need to use a laser printer. Standard inkjet inks are water-based and so run or smudge when wet. Laser printers use heat and pressure to bond a dry powder (toner) into place creating waterproof print. The one exception is our MWPP material, which uses a special top coating to seal inkjet print in place to create waterproof inkjet labels.

We also have two laser paper labels, which we call “splashproof”. Paper labels will be damaged by water because they are made using paper. Our GW and SG paper labels have top coatings that provide limited protection against water, which means they can be wiped clean and dry if lightly splashed with water.

Do You Want To Use Coloured Labels Or A Particular Finish On Your Self Adhesive Labels?

Our range of coloured labels includes pastel coloured labels, fluorescent labels, gold labels and silver labels, and brown ribbed Kraft paper labels.

You can also choose between gloss labels or matt labels. Gloss labels have a bright and shiny finish that is perfect for adding a subtle decorative touch. Our gloss range includes various “full” gloss labels as well as our semi-gloss labels.

Do You Have A Particular Budget For Your Self Adhesive Labels?

For some people, a defining factor in their final decision is their budget. Standard paper labels will always be the most budget friendly option. Any special characteristics (e.g. colour, transparency/opacity, gloss coatings, special adhesives etc) will push the prices up.

At Label Planet, we use a price break system, which creates a better price per unit for larger quantities.

You also need to bear in mind that we cannot stock all of the material and adhesive combinations that we supply. Stocked items come in 25 sheet packs or 500 sheet boxes. Non-stocked items are made to order and come in 500 sheet boxes. Made to order options, therefore, tend to be more expensive. Sometimes it is worth being flexible with your label size, material, or adhesive to find a suitable stocked option that can do the job in hand without wrecking your budget.

How To Find Your Selected Self Adhesive Labels & Place An Order With Label Planet

There are a variety of search tools on the Label Planet website to help you find the perfect self adhesive labels.

  • Search By Pages: on our home page you will find a number of search by pages, which group our products by specific characteristics (e.g. waterproof labels, coloured labels, gloss labels, adhesive etc), or list our products according to specific characteristics (e.g. search by width, height, Avery code etc).
  • Product Search Bar: use this to search for a specific Label Planet product code. All of our codes begin with an LP – so you know they’re from us!
  • Alphabetical List: this list includes links to our range pages and our most popular search by pages.
  • Label Finder: enter the specifications that you need your self adhesive labels to meet and the Finder returns a list of Label Planet products that fit your requirements.
  • Our Customer Service Team: you can also get in touch with us for help and advice choosing the correct self adhesive labels for whatever project you’ve got in mind. You can send us an email or give us a call during office hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).

Head on over to www.labelplanet.co.uk to get started in your search for suitable stickers. Remember that you can also use our Sample Request Service to try your self adhesive labels before you buy – to make sure that you really have picked the perfect sticky labels.

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Stock Up Your Storeroom With Back To School Labels From Label Planet

August 22nd, 2018

As schools across the UK prepare to re-open, now is the time to order your back to school labels! With Label Planet, you can rest assured that your sticky labels will soon be on their way – ready to help you get off to a well-organised start of term (even if it doesn’t end the same way!).

School Labels To Suit All Your School Applications

There are so many ways to use self adhesive labels in schools. Whether you’re creating fun stickers to help guide and reward students’ progress, planning classroom displays and ongoing projects, or getting all of your lesson plans, files and folders, and assorted paperwork under control – there’s no shortage to the ways sticky labels can come in useful. Here at Label Planet, we’ve got all sorts of school labels for…

back to school labels from label planet

Our self adhesive labels come on A4 sheets. They are suitable for printing with desktop printers and many are also suitable for handwriting. The printer compatibility of each product range is indicated on our website; laser labels can only be printed with a laser printer, inkjet labels can only be printed with an inkjet printer, and the rest can be printed with laser or inkjet printers.

We supply free Word label templates and PDF labels templates, which can be downloaded from our online Template Section. You will also find a variety of guides to designing and printing labels in our Help Section – including top tips and a troubleshooting guide.

If you need any help or advice, you can also contact our Customer Service Team. Email us at any time or call us during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) and we’ll be happy to help!

School Labels With Swift Despatch & Delivery

We aim to keep as many of our most popular label sizes and products in stock, in order to make them available for same day despatch. Many of our school labels are stocked items, which means you can place an order with us and your sticky labels will be despatched on the very same day.

All products on our website with a minimum order quantity of 25 sheets are available to order from stock. Made to order items have a minimum order quantity of 500 sheets. Despatch on made to order items takes up to five working days. Standard paper labels despatch within 1-2 working days.

Small orders despatch via Royal Mail’s first class service. If you need your school labels urgently, you can upgrade to a special delivery option. This guarantees your order will be delivered by 1pm on the next working day.

We despatch larger orders of 250+ sheets via carrier; these items are all placed on a next working day delivery option * as standard (for free).

* Delivery to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, and the Channel Islands is via 2 day carrier service.

How To Order Back To School Labels From Label Planet

Schools can order online, by phone, by email, or by fax – you can even pop an order in the post if you wish!

You must pay for online orders as you checkout. You can pay using a credit/debit card or PayPal account. If you order over the phone, you can pay using a credit/debit card or request a proforma invoice to pay by BACS transfer.

We are able to offer Local Education Authority schools the option to request a School Invoice. This gives you 30 days for payment. Before we can issue a School Invoice, we will need to receive an official purchase order OR the order details on official letterhead along with the signature of the individual responsible for payment.

Order Back To School Labels Today

You can take a look through the School Labels section of our website to find out more about how self adhesive labels can be used in the school environment – as well as how to order from Label Planet. Alternatively, visit our home page to start searching for your perfect back to school labels.

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Get Your Designs Into Shape With Label Shapes From Label Planet

August 15th, 2018

Sometimes a really simple way to get creative with labelling projects is to make the most of the label shapes available. Here at Label Planet, we supply rectangular labels, round labels / circular labels, oval labels, and square labels to help you get your labelling project into shape.

How Can Different Label Shapes Make A Difference To Your Design?

Being selective with your label shapes is a brilliant way to add an extra dimension to your label design. They give a creative boost to any design and each label shape has its own set of benefits. label shapes from label planet

Rectangular Labels

You might think rectangles are a bit boring but they have plenty of benefits if you choose to use them. They are the easiest shape to work with and are available with rounded or square cut corners. Rectangles tend to offer the largest area to work within, which is great if you need to fit a lot onto your sticky labels. They also fit well onto items of all shapes and sizes.

Square Labels

If you’re looking for a subtle alternative to a standard rectangular shape, square labels are an ideal choice. They offer a slightly different shape that can help to draw the eye. Like rectangular labels, they offer a good space in which to add your design and are easy to work with. Our square labels have rounded corners.

Round Labels / Circular Labels

Round labels are a perfect way to add a decorative flourish to any labelling project. They naturally draw the eye and fit well on items of all shapes and sizes. They can be more difficult to design and trickier to print accurately – but if you’re willing to put in a bit of effort and have plenty of patience, they can produce extremely rewarding results.

Oval Labels

Perhaps the trickiest of the lot to design and print, oval labels offer an especially decorative shape. They are a great way to add a personalised touch and tend to create a home-made feel. You’ll need to make sure that your design suits the continuous curve of your blank labels to get the most out of this particular shape.

Media Labels

We also supply a few special shapes. These are label shapes designed for a particular purpose. For example, CD labels or DVD labels and box file labels or folder labels. If you need self adhesive labels for these particular applications, choosing media labels that match the shape of your items helps to make sure your sticky labels look professional – and ensures that their shape is fit for purpose.

Top Tips For Keeping Your Label Shapes In Line

Here are a couple of top tips that will help you to always keep your label designs in shape.

  • KEEP THINGS CENTRAL: where possible, always centralise your design. Your design will start from the centre of your sticky labels and expand outwards. This helps to create balanced designs that look professional, as well as making sure that you don’t end up accidentally cutting bits of your design cut off around the edges of your sticky labels.
  • WATCH OUT FOR THE EDGE(S): take extra care if your design extends all the way to the edge of your sticky labels. Your design must account for the shape of your sticky labels especially if you are adding design elements to their edges (see backgrounds and borders). You also need to account for the capabilities of your printer. Most standard printers cannot print all the way to the edge of an A4 sheet. If your printer doesn’t have an “edge-to-edge” printing capability, it may not be able to print the full area of all of your blank labels. You may need to adapt your design if this is an issue.
  • BIG BACKGROUNDS AND BOLD BORDERS: it is very tricky to get every single design to align perfectly with every single blank label on an A4 sheet. If you are using coloured backgrounds and/or borders, this can lead to white edging. This means that some of the edges of your sticky labels are left unprinted because your design hasn’t quite aligned perfectly. To avoid this problem, we recommend oversizing coloured backgrounds and borders. This allows them to overlap all of the edges of your sticky labels making it impossible for white edges to appear.

Buy Different Label Shapes From Label Planet Today

If you’re looking for basic matt white paper labels, you can find our different shapes here:

Rectangular Labels (Rounded Corners) / Rectangular Labels (Square Cut Corners)

Round Labels & Circular Labels / Oval Labels / Square Labels / Media Labels

Alternatively, you can use our Label Finder to select the label shape(s) you are interested in – and find out all of the different sizes, materials, adhesives, colours, and finishes available in that particular shape. You can find label templates for all of our label shapes (and sizes) by visiting our Label Templates home page. We provide Word label templates and PDF label templates for all of our label shapes and sizes.

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Use Gloss Labels To Add Some Shimmer And Shine

August 8th, 2018

Gloss labels are a great way to add a decorative touch of shimmer and shine to any labelling application. Find out how gloss labels can add a touch of glitz and glamour.

What Are Gloss Labels?

The term “gloss labels” applies to sticky labels with a gloss finish. The term is usually refers to a “full” gloss finish, although it may also include a range of “partial” gloss finishes, including semi-gloss and silk/satin finishes.

What Is A Gloss Finish?

Finish refers to the surface properties of a paper or film as determined by its appearance and texture. A gloss finish refers to a surface that has a bright and shiny finish. Gloss surfaces are bright and shiny because they are very efficient at reflecting light. The level of gloss, therefore, depends on how efficiently the surface reflects light (i.e. whether the light is reflected in a concentrated pattern or if it is diffused/scattered). A “full gloss” finish is very bright and shiny because it reflects light very efficiently. A “semi-gloss” finish is less bright and shiny because it is less efficient at reflecting light and more likely to diffuse (scatter) light.

What Are The Benefits Of Gloss Labels?

The primary benefit of gloss labels is their decorative appearance. Gloss labels are often chosen for marketing and promotional purposes because they add a subtle touch of decoration while also creating a professional and high quality finish. Usually they are chosen because they provide a subtle contrast to standard matt labels – providing a decorative finish without resorting to the use of coloured labels or elements of pattern and texture.

The shimmer and shine of gloss labels can also be beneficial because it tends to draw the eye more than the dull, flat finish of a matt label. This can be used to draw attention to a particular item or to the specific information carried on the gloss label.

Gloss labels are usually made by adding a special coating to a face material (such as paper or polyester). In addition to creating a gloss finish, these coatings also tend to have additional benefits. For example, they often create a protective layer, making your sticky labels tougher and more durable. In some cases, particularly with paper labels, they can provide (limited) protection against exposure to water. Our two splashproof paper labels are not fully waterproof because they are paper labels. However, their coatings provide some protection, which means they can be wiped clean and dry if lightly splashed with water. Another benefit is that coatings can help to improve the receptivity of your sticky labels, improving the quality of print you can achieve. This is especially important if you are trying to reproduce high resolution artwork on your sticky labels.

What Gloss Labels Are Available From Label Planet?

gloss labels from label planet

We supply seven ranges of gloss labels. Six have “full” gloss finishes, while one offers a “semi-gloss” finish.

Three of these ranges are gloss paper labels: GW, GWPQ, and SG.

GW: Gloss paper labels suitable for use with laser printers or for handwriting. They are one of two splashproof products.

GWPQ: Gloss paper labels for use with inkjet or laser printers or for handwriting. Ideal for creating high resolution print.

SG: Semi-gloss labels suitable for use with laser printers or for handwriting. They are the second splashproof product.

The remaining four ranges are gloss polyester labels: GCP, GTP, GTR, and GWP.

GCP: Gloss transparent labels suitable for use with inkjet printers. They can also be used to make transparent white boards.

GTP: Gloss transparent labels suitable for use with laser printers. This product range has a permanent adhesive (see GTR).

GTR: Gloss transparent labels suitable for use with laser printers. This product range has a removable adhesive (see GTP).

GWP: Gloss white labels suitable for use with laser printers. Ideal for creating decorative and professional sticky labels that are also waterproof – suitable for indoor and outdoor applications that may involve exposure to water.

Order Your Own Gloss Labels Today

We’ve created a List Of Gloss Labels page, which you can visit to find out more about gloss labels in general, to find out more about each range of gloss labels, or to place an order for your own gloss labels today.

This page includes a brief description of each product range, including the material, finish, adhesive, and printer compatibility. Click on View Products for more information or to view the sizes available (and to order). Our most popular sizes are available to order in packs of 25 sheets for same day despatch from stock. Other sizes are available as made to order items in bulk boxes of 500 sheets.

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