Stretch Label is a Polyethylene Sleeve manufactured from a proprietary plastic film that adapts to the surface of any contour container without the need of applying adhesives, replacing the direct printing over it. It is a new labeling concept that facilitates the container recycling, since it does not require complex processes to be applied over it.

Stretch Sleeves are ready to use labels which once applied to the container/bottle doesn't any other process/material to give it final finishing. Shrink Labels needs heat to make it shrink as per the containers contour. Sticker labels and conventional paper labels needs adhesives. Even Wrap Around Labels needs hot melt adhesives.

The label is stretched ovr the container and when it is in the proper location, it is released. Once released, it will fit snug and form to the contours of the container. Simple! No costly adhesives, no high electricity bills because of using Heat Tunnels. Moreover, the basic cost of label is also cheaper than Shrink Labels.

Stretch Sleeves also just like Shrink Labels allow for 360 degrees of graphics. It is a perfect choice as it is more environmental friendly due to the recyclable nature of PE. Also it is generally printed on CI Flexo which is also more eco-friendly way of printing.

Stretch labels can be automatically applied by label applicating machines and for this purpose are supplied in a roll form having perforation after each label. For more info about applicator machines you can visit www.anyshrinklabel.com/labelapplicatormachine.htm

Some of the other Advantages of Stretch Label include -
1) Eco Friendly and 100% Recyclable
2) Less Costly than Paper and PVC/OPS/PET Shrink Labels
3) High Resistance to Light and Temperature
4) Ease of Application
5) High Opacity matches that of paper label, Superior than shrink label
6) No Heat / Tunnel Required
7) Safe against Shrinkage during Storage and Transportation
8) Ease of disposal for used containers
9) Can have Surface / Reverse Printing

PE Stretch Sleeve Labels can be easily applied to Pet Bottle, Pet Jar, Glass Bottle, HDPE / PP Container, Aluminium Can.

Some of the most common applications of Stretch Label are -
FOOD & BEVERAGE products like Packaged Drinking Water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Edible Oil, Pickles, Confectionery etc
PERSONAL CARE Products
MILK/TEA/COFFEE
PESTICIDE Bottles and other utility products like Cleaners etc
MOTOR/ENGINE/GEAR OIL and Lubricants
PAINTS

Despite all the above mentioned advantages of Stretch Labels over other labels, it still has limitations like it cannot be applied to complex shaped containers/bottles. Also the minimum and the maximum diameter of the bottle cannot have a difference of more than 20% in case Stretch needs to be applied to it otherwise Shrink Labels would be the only choice for that container/bottle.