machine-applied labels

1. Core Product Definition

- Product Name: Roll-fed self-adhesive labels (also known as roll-fed stickers or machine-applied labels)

- Core Positioning: Roll-fed labels specifically designed for automatic labelling machines and barcode printers, replacing manual application to significantly improve efficiency in packaging, dispatch and warehousing.

- Core Applications:

Eyeash/Cosmetics: Brand logos, product information and anti-counterfeiting labels for eyelash boxes, glue boxes and gift boxes

- E-commerce Dispatch: Parcel labels, sealing stickers and after-sales reminder stickers

- Warehouse Management: SKU classification, batch, and traceability labels

- Retail Products: Price tags, promotional labels, ingredient labels

2. Structure and Key Features

 Structural Composition

Roll-fed self-adhesive labels consist of a three-layer structure: face stock, adhesive, and liner, wound onto a paper core:

- Face stock: The substrate for printed content; common materials include coated paper, matt silver paper, transparent PET and synthetic paper

- Adhesive: The backing layer that determines adhesion properties (strong hold, removable, waterproof, etc.)

- Liner: Glassine liner protects the adhesive and facilitates machine peeling

- Roll design: Labels are wound continuously in sequence, compatible with the continuous feed of automatic labelling machines to achieve high-speed automated labelling

Key Advantages

Advantage Description

Maximised Efficiency: Automatic labelling machines can apply dozens to hundreds of labels per minute, more than 10 times faster than manual labelling

Standardisation: Uniform label positioning and spacing ensure consistent packaging aesthetics, enhancing brand quality

High Adaptability: Compatible with barcode printers, capable of printing variable information (e.g. batch numbers, QR codes, parcel tracking numbers)

Flexible Customisation: 100% customisable in terms of size, shape, material and printed content

3. Material and Process Selection (Commonly Used in the Eyelash Extension/Cosmetics Industry)

Common Face Materials

Face Material Type | Features | Suitable Applications

Coated Paper | Clear printing, high cost-effectiveness, industry standard | Brand labels and product information labels for eyelash boxes and gift boxes

Matte Silver PET Waterproof, oil-resistant, metallic finish, tear-resistant. Labels for products requiring moisture protection, such as eyelash adhesives and beauty tools.

Transparent PET Invisible labelling that does not obscure the packaging design. Decorative labels for high-end gift boxes and transparent packaging.

Synthetic Paper Waterproof, tear-resistant, resistant to high and low temperatures. Labels for outdoor use, cold chain logistics, and long-term storage.

Printing Processes

- Full-colour printing: Supports CMYK four-colour printing; can print brand logos, patterns, text and QR codes

- Special effects: Gold/silver foil stamping, UV embossing, fluorescent printing, anti-counterfeiting printing (e.g. scratch-off silver, invisible codes)

- Die-cutting: Customisable to any shape (circular, irregular, heart-shaped, etc.) to suit different packaging designs

4. Specifications and Customisation Parameters

- Custom sizes: Any size available; common sizes in the eyelash extension industry:

- Round: 20mm/30mm/40mm diameter (seal labels, logo labels)

- Rectangular: 30×20mm, 50×30mm (product information labels, barcode labels)

- Irregular shapes: Heart-shaped, brand logo shapes (decorative labels)

- Core specifications: Standard 76mm (3-inch) core, compatible with the vast majority of labelling machines/printers

- Quantity per roll: Customisable, commonly 500 sheets/roll, 1000 sheets/roll

- Adhesive options:

- Standard strong adhesive: For general packaging use

- Removable adhesive: Can be reapplied, suitable for temporary promotional labels

- Waterproof adhesive: For use in humid environments and cold chain applications

5. Applications (Exclusive to the eyelash extension and beauty industry)

1. Product packaging: Brand logos, product names, ingredient lists and production date labels for eyelash boxes, adhesive boxes and gift boxes

2. E-commerce Dispatch: Sealing labels for courier boxes, after-sales reminder labels, thank-you card labels

3. Warehouse Management: Barcode labels for eyelash batching, SKU classification and stock management

4. Marketing & Promotion: Promotional labels, anti-counterfeiting and traceability labels, loyalty points labels

5. Eyelash Studios: Labels for product repackaging and customised client orders

6. Additional Notes

- The images showcase a variety of roll label styles, including colour printing, black-and-white printing, die-cut shapes and barcode labels, covering all scenarios from brand display to functional identification.

- For the eyelash extension industry, we recommend the standard option of coated paper with strong adhesive, which offers the best value for money; for premium gift boxes, transparent PET or matt silver PET can be used to enhance the product’s prestige.

Customisation Tips

If you are using these for eyelash product packaging, we recommend:

- Small-batch trial production: Produce samples first to confirm the material, adhesion and print quality

- Allow for machine compatibility: Confirm the core size and label spacing requirements for labelling machines/printers in advance

- Waterproof upgrade: For products such as eyelash glue, we recommend using matt silver PET material, which is moisture- and oil-resistant