Adhesive labels come in various types and are categorized based on materials, usage, and functionality. Here’s an overview of the common classifications:
1. By Material
• Paper Adhesive Labels:
• Material: Made from various types of paper, such as coated paper, writing paper, etc.
• Advantages: Good print quality, low cost, and easy to apply various surface treatments (e.g., glossy, matte).
• Applications: Daily product packaging, postage, supermarket barcodes, etc.
• Plastic Adhesive Labels:
• Material: Made from various plastic films like PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), PE (Polyethylene), etc.
• Characteristics: Waterproof, moisture-proof, and resistant to aging, suitable for harsh environments.
• Applications: Situations requiring long-term preservation or where the environment is more demanding.

• Special Material Adhesive Labels:
• Types:
• Fabric Adhesive Labels: Mainly used in clothing, textiles, etc.
• Metal Adhesive Labels: Such as aluminum foil labels, typically used for high-end products or anti-counterfeiting.
2. By Usage and Function
• Product Labels:
• Usage: For packaging products, containing information like product name, brand, origin, ingredients, etc.
• Usage: For express delivery and warehouse logistics, containing order numbers, shipment and delivery addresses, and barcodes.
• Pharmaceutical Labels:
• Usage: Specifically for pharmaceutical packaging, with details like drug name, ingredients, usage instructions, batch number, and expiration date, complying with strict industry regulations.
• Food Labels:
• Usage: For food packaging, displaying product name, ingredients, expiration date, food additives, nutritional facts, etc., and meeting food safety standards.
• Electronics Labels:
• Usage: For electronic products like phones and computers, showing product models, parameters, brand information, etc.
• Anti-Counterfeit Labels:
• Usage: To prevent product counterfeiting, including anti-counterfeit barcodes, QR codes, and holographic labels.

• Special Purpose Labels:
• Types:
• Waterproof Labels
• Heat-resistant Labels
• Cold-resistant Labels
• Corrosion-resistant Labels
• Anti-static Labels
• Usage: For special items or environments requiring specific label properties.
• Informational Labels:
• Usage: Provide information like product ingredients, usage instructions, warnings, and safety information.

• Removable Labels:
• Characteristics: Low adhesion, can be removed without leaving residue, ideal for dishware, electronics, etc.
• Thermal Adhesive Labels:
• Material: Made from thermal paper, suitable for supermarket pricing, logistics labels, etc., requiring thermal transfer printers for printing.
• PET Adhesive Labels:
• Characteristics: Waterproof, oil-resistant, acid-alkali resistant, suitable for cosmetics, beverages, detergents, etc.
• PVC Adhesive Labels:
• Characteristics: Soft with high transparency, suitable for toys, electronics, automotive parts, etc.
These categories are not exhaustive, as adhesive labels can be customized based on specific application needs. When selecting adhesive labels, it’s essential to consider the product characteristics, usage environment, and cost budget to make an informed choice.
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