| Self Adhesive Labels are used in a variety of | | | | allows for repositioning of the label for a period of time |
| applications and come in different forms. | | | | after application. Eventually (usually within two or three |
| Self adhesive labels come in all shapes, sizes and | | | | days) the adhesive sets and becomes permanent. |
| colours. They are used for a wide array of purposes, | | | | Other applications necessitate the use of a label that |
| ranging from product pricing and identification to | | | | can easily be removed without leaving residue on the |
| children’s sticker books. Different applications | | | | area to which it was applied and/or without tearing the |
| require the use different types of self-adhesive labels. | | | | label’s stock. These are termed removable self |
| Consider some of the most common types of | | | | adhesive labels. They adhere well enough to stay in |
| self-adhesive stickers and their general properties: | | | | place during normal use and handling, but can still be |
| Permanent adhesives are used when a label is to be | | | | removed with a simple pull. |
| placed and no subsequent removal is planned. | | | | Special situations call for special labels. An example of |
| Generally, these labels require the use of a solvent for | | | | this is the freezer permanent label. These labels |
| total removal and removal will often tear the printed | | | | feature a special adhesive designed to remain in place |
| stock atop the adhesive. These are least expensive | | | | even during exposure to extreme temperatures. |
| labels to produce. | | | | Standard glues will often fail to adhere in these |
| Semi-permanent self adhesive labels use a glue that | | | | circumstances. |