Shrink sleeve labels

Almost any straight or contoured pack, including glass and PET bottles, jars, boxes and shaped containers. We choose the film type with you based on the shape, so once the size and form are clear we can recommend the right option.

No, we have no minimum order restriction, and we also produce small runs. The unit cost usually falls as quantities grow. Exact figures depend on size, film and print, and are confirmed when we prepare your quote.

Yes. The pack dimensions and an approximate quantity are enough for a quote. We can also provide custom design support if you need it, and once the artwork is ready you receive a proof for approval before printing.

A shrink sleeve is a printed plastic film formed into a tube. It is slipped over the product and shrinks with heat to take the shape of the pack. Because it wraps the whole container, it offers a full 360-degree print area and fits contoured shapes.

The films most commonly used in the industry are PETG, PVC, OPS and low-shrink polyethylene-based types. The right choice depends on the container shape, the shrink ratio needed and recycling expectations. We make that choice with you when you place the order.

The sleeve is placed over the product, which then passes through a heat tunnel. Steam, hot air or infrared heat shrinks the film until it sits tightly on the pack. Application can be manual or automatic, so the film should match your line.

A pressure-sensitive label is stuck onto one area of the pack. A shrink sleeve wraps the entire product, opens the whole surface to print and needs no adhesive. For contoured bottles and eye-catching designs, a sleeve is often the better choice.

Giving the wrong container size or widest diameter, and preparing artwork without allowing for shrinkage. Graphics can shift when the film shrinks. That is why we take measurements from the actual product and check with a proof and, if needed, a sample.