You told us you want to do everything online and with our improved web tools, now it’s even easier. Check out the enhancements to Instant Quotes and Art Upload Tool and save even more. Let LuLu know what you think of the new functionality or if you need any advice. Check out the quick […]
Craft Beer companies come to Labels Online looking for consistent print quality, awesome colour and label performance under the conditions of beer labelling and refrigeration. PLUS they want something to make their labels stand out in the competitive craft beer market. Awesome craft beer labels need a variety of label materials and finishes to reflect the their […]
Join the hunt for extra business this Easter with labels to highlight products & show you care The origin of the term Easter is hotly contested. Some say it comes from Eostre the goddess of spring and fertility, others maintain it derives from the Latin word ‘albis’ meaning ‘dawn’. The celebration of Easter, while commonly […]
2021 has exciting and interesting design opportunities. These are our predictions of the top trends! What design trends will dominate the world of labels and packaging this year? From many options and examples we have narrowed it down to our top 6. They cover a range of areas and elements. From design and colour […]
The Pantone Color Institute has announced the Pantone Color of the Year for 2021 as: PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating + PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray USING ULTIMATE GRAY + ILLUMINATING IN LABELS, PACKAGING AND DESIGN Described as “A marriage of colour conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting”, for 2021 two […]
If you are printing on clear material, silver or gold material, or any coloured materials you may need Opaque White, and you need to understand the relationship of inks with materials. Most printing inks have a degree of transparency. Normally this is ok as you print on white materials. The degree of transparency […]
Kraft or ’natural’ looks are a really popular way to create a recycled, organic, natural and authentic feel. They reflect an ‘artisanal’ design aesthetic with amazing shelf appeal. Craft beers, gourmet foods and cosmetics use the ‘natural’ look to generate greater interest in their product and it looks awesome. Printing on kraft substrates can be complex due […]
Many people (and printers) request Vinyl Labels? Why? Well, it has less to do with the ‘best’ solution and more to do with what many printers often knew or used. Traditionally vinyl was used for its versatility, affordability and durability – but also because it was easy to print on their existing print technology […]
How will your products look at re-order time? PE synthetic label stock or Polyethylene is the best choice if your product will be squeezed or when durability is required. If your label will be exposed to moisture, chemical contact and temperature variations, then PE is the stock for you! It is an excellent option for shampoo, cosmetics & food containers […]
Learn how to add metallic shimmer and shine to your design with these metallic options: Metallic effects on labels can really make them stand out from others. There are 3 main ways to achieve metallic printed labels: metallic inks (pantone) & HP Indigo ElectroInk Silver foiling (cold-foil or hot-stamping) metallic stocks (PP, PET, PE […]