Preform sleeve labels

Both are heat-shrink films. A preform sleeve is prepared to the shape in advance, especially for packs with strong contours, so it fits smoothly even on the most difficult shapes. For plain containers, a standard shrink sleeve may be enough.

Yes. Unprinted clear windows can be added to the design to show the contents. The position and size of the window are decided together with the pack shape and the label design.

It is most popular for beverage, food, cosmetic and glassware packaging. It suits any product with a distinctive shaped bottle or jar where a brand wants one continuous label without losing the pack form.

A preform sleeve is a sleeve label that is shaped to the form of the container before it is applied, then shrinks with heat to fit. On shaped bottles it gives a smooth, one-piece label that wraps the whole pack without wrinkles.

Bottles and jars with pronounced curves, shoulders, recesses or protrusions. It can also be used on plain cylindrical containers. The widest and narrowest points of the pack determine how the label is prepared, so measurements matter.

The pack dimensions, its widest and narrowest diameters, an approximate quantity and your artwork or logo are enough. Sharing the container itself or a technical drawing helps a lot. We clarify the rest together during the quote.

The most reliable way is to test it on the product. A sample and proof made for your actual container let you check size, colour and fit before full production. The setting of the heat tunnel also affects the result.

Measuring only one point of the pack, preparing artwork without allowing for shrinkage, and choosing a film that does not suit the application line. To avoid these, take measurements from the product and request a proof before printing.