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What are Pressure Sensitive Labels?

What are pressure sensitive labels? Pressure-sensitive labels, or PSLs, are adhesive labels that are activated by force. Comprising most of the labels on the market, PSLs are the most common labeling option in use. Read on to find out more about pressure-sensitive label information and PSL frequently asked questions.

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Which Label Applicator is Right for Your Business?

Today, we’re talking about another label application topic. Specifically, we’re detailing how to choose a label applicator. Finding which label applicator is right for your business requires evaluating a number of criteria. Read on to find out how to choose which type of label applicator could be right for you.

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What are Label Applicators?

Have you ever wondered what tools are used for label application? Today on the Derksen Co. blog, we’re tackling this labeling 101 query and answering the question: what are label applicators? We’ll detail label equipment and label application, going through the label applicator basics and the various types of label application devices. Continue on for more!

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Shrink Labels vs Adhesive Labels

Have you ever wondered what the differences between shrink labels vs adhesive labels are? Today, we’re going over the benefits of each labeling option and looking at traditional label and shrink sleeve label pros and cons. Read on to find out more about these label techniques and see which could be right for your product packaging needs.

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Thermal Transfer vs Thermal Direct Printing

If you’re wondering which type of thermal printing is right for your business, look no further. We’re detailing the pros and cons of thermal transfer vs thermal direct printing to help illustrate the differences between these thermal printing technologies. Read on to find out more about thermal printer solutions and specifications.

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What is Die Cutting and How Does it Work?

What is die cutting and how does it work? Today, we’re tackling this labeling topic and telling you all about the different options for die cutting including blade cut and laser cut labels. Incorporating unique die cut designs into your label artwork can increase the appeal of your packaging and enhance your customers’ experience with your product. Read on to find out more about die cut techniques and technologies.

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Digital vs Flexographic Printing

Do you know the difference between digital vs flexographic printing? For this labeling 101 post, we’re going over the major differences between these two printing technologies and helping you decide which technique is best for your brand, budget, and vision. Read on to find out more about flexo and digital print approaches.

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What are Smart Labels?

Today, it seems all industries are producing “smart” products and the labeling industry is no different, but what are smart labels? Smart labels are labels that extend the functionality of product packaging beyond the traditional abilities of print. Read on to find out more about this ever-evolving technology and how smart packaging can help move your brand into the future.

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What are Shrink Sleeves?

What are shrink sleeves? As part of our labeling FAQ topics, we’re tackling shrink sleeve labels. Shrink sleeve labels are packaging labels that utilize heat to conform to a product shape. Flexographic-printed, these labels are highly durable and stylish. You can find out more about shrink sleeve labels information and benefits by contacting Derksen Co. in Omro, WI.

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