Paper Facestocks · AL-P
Paper Label Materials
Six paper facestocks coated in our own plant, laminated to your choice of adhesive and liner and shipped as jumbo or slit rolls.
- Paper grades
- 6
- Max jumbo width
- 1,070 mm
- Stock-grade MOQ
- 1 roll
What are paper label materials?
Paper label material is a three-layer laminate: a paper facestock, a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a release liner. The facestock carries the print; the adhesive decides where and how long the label sticks; the liner protects the adhesive until the label is die-cut and dispensed. Paper is the highest-volume label facestock worldwide because it prints well on every process, converts cleanly and costs less than film.
Choose paper when the label is applied to a dry, relatively flat surface and does not need to survive prolonged water, oil or outdoor exposure. Semi-gloss is the default barcode and logistics grade; cast-coated is for high-gloss retail print; matte woodfree is writable and natural; kraft, fluorescent and metallized are decorative variants of the same construction.
Range at a glance
| Facestock weight | 60 – 90 gsm (typical 78 gsm semi-gloss) |
|---|---|
| Adhesives | Permanent acrylic, removable, hotmelt, freezer, wash-off |
| Liners | Glassine 60 – 65 gsm, white or yellow; CCK on request |
| Jumbo roll width | Up to 1,070 mm, slit from 20 mm |
| Roll diameter / core | Up to 800 mm; 76 mm (3") or 152 mm (6") core |
| Print methods | Flexo, offset, letterpress, digital, thermal transfer |
| MOQ | 1 jumbo roll for stock grades; 500 kg for custom coatings |
Values are typical for standard constructions and are not a guaranteed specification. Ask for the datasheet for tolerances and test methods.
Typical applications
- Barcode, shipping and warehouse labels
- Retail price and promotional labels
- Food and beverage labels on dry packaging
- Pharmaceutical cartons and secondary packaging
- Craft, organic and premium paper-look branding
Frequently asked questions
- Is paper label material waterproof?
- Standard paper facestock is not waterproof. A varnish or laminate improves splash resistance, but for condensation, ice buckets or wash-down use a film facestock such as BOPP or PP synthetic paper.
- What is the difference between semi-gloss and cast-coated paper?
- Both are coated papers. Semi-gloss has a satin coating optimised for barcode legibility and general print. Cast-coated is calendered against a mirror drum for a high-gloss surface with sharper ink hold-out, used for premium retail labels.
- Can you supply FSC-certified paper facestock?
- Yes. Most of our paper grades are available on FSC-certified base paper; state this in your enquiry so we quote the certified stream and supply chain-of-custody documentation.
- What is the minimum order quantity for paper label material?
- One jumbo roll for any of the six stock paper facestocks listed here. Custom coatings, non-standard weights or certified paper streams start at 500 kg; both are quoted with a standard production lead time once the construction is confirmed.
- Which adhesive should I choose for paper label material?
- General-purpose permanent acrylic is the default for dry, flat surfaces. Switch to a hotmelt high-tack adhesive for rough or recycled board, a removable acrylic for temporary labelling, or a freezer-grade acrylic if the pack is applied to or stored at sub-zero temperatures.
- Can I get free samples of paper label material before I order?
- Yes. Tell us which facestock, adhesive and liner you are considering and we will send free A4 samples together with the datasheet, usually within 48 hours, so you can test print quality and adhesion before committing to a production run.
Still deciding? Ask for a sample roll
Tell us the facestock, adhesive and application. We send free A4 sheets or a test roll with the datasheet, and quote MOQ, lead time and FOB pricing within one working day.
Related materials and guides
Range
Materials in this range
- 01
Semi-Gloss
Semi-gloss (coated art paper) self-adhesive label stock for barcodes, logistics and retail. Permanent/removable adhesive, glassine liner, jumbo rolls.
- 78 – 80 gsm
- Single-side coated, satin sheen
- 02
High-Gloss Cast-Coated
High-gloss cast-coated paper label material for premium, vivid-print labels. Custom adhesive, liner and roll specs from a China manufacturer.
- 80 – 90 gsm
- Mirror cast-coated, high ink gloss
- 03
Matte & Woodfree
Matte / woodfree uncoated paper label material for writable, natural-look labels. Permanent or removable adhesive, custom widths and cores.
- 70 – 80 gsm
- Uncoated, writable, natural feel
- 04
Kraft
Brown and white kraft self-adhesive label material for organic, craft and eco-style branding. Custom adhesive and liner, jumbo or slit rolls.
- 70 – 90 gsm
- Brown / white kraft, fibrous texture
- 05
Fluorescent
Fluorescent (day-glo) paper label material in red, green, orange and yellow for pricing, promotions and warnings. Permanent adhesive, custom rolls.
- 70 – 80 gsm
- Day-glo red, green, orange, yellow
- 06
Metallized
Metallized silver and gold paper label material for premium, metallic-effect labels. Custom adhesive, liner and roll formats from China.
- 75 – 90 gsm
- Vacuum-metallized gold / silver
Specification matrix
Paper label stock — specification matrix
Every paper facestock we coat, compared on substance, surface character, adhesive pairing and print behaviour.
Semi-Gloss
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
High-Gloss Cast-Coated
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
Matte & Woodfree
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
Kraft
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
Fluorescent
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
Metallized
- Substance
- Surface character
- Recommended adhesive
- Service temperature
- Print methods
- Typical applications
All materials in this range are available as self-adhesive label stock in jumbo rolls or slit rolls.
Request a quote or a free sample
Send us your facestock, adhesive, liner and roll specification. Low MOQ, OEM/ODM, export to 60+ countries.