Cleveland Bottle & supply Co. uniquely offers labels from very small quantities on up! You also have the ability to utilize a wide variety of different types of labeling processes all at very reasonable prices. You no longer have to worry about buying containers and then figuring out how to put your important label on them. To begin, it is important to understand the various labeling definitions. Once understood you can pick the type you feel will best enhance your product at the price range that fits your needs. Below you'll find information on ways of labeling and decorating. However, as with your container, it is your responsibility to research and specify the label that will perform under the conditions to which the package will be subjected. If you have questions you can always call Cleveland Bottle & Supply at 877.885.3330 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will be pleased to assist. Types of Labeling: Self Adhesive Labels Paper • Metalic • Plastic Silk Screen Labels Printing / Lithography on Metal Containers Slip-On Sleeve Labels
Silk Screen Labels
Printing / Lithography on Metal Containers
Slip-On Sleeve Labels
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Self Adhesive Labels
Applied to the container, popular for plastic, glass and metal.
This technique is a standard in the packaging industry. Self Adhesive or Pressure Sensitive labels have adhesive on the back - either water activated or peel off. Adhesive backing is available as removable, temporary or permanent.
At Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. you can easily design your own label for your containers in our Custom Label Design Center, have them applied to your container and shipped to you ready to use out of the box. Just follow these steps.
1. Click here to go to the Cleveland Bottle (Bottle Solutions™) Label Design Center. This will take you through a step-by-step process to select the style and design label you want. 4 Easy Steps: Step #1: Choose your label shape/style Step #2: Choose your label size Step #3: Choose your quantity Step #4: Design your own custom label! You will need to create a separate Label Design Center account, which is easily done. This will allow you to save your designs, view and edit them in the future and add new designs to your portfolio! You can apply your text and/or graphics, request a proof and finalize an order in our 'separate' shopping cart. Your labels will be printed, applied to your container and shipped to you complete! Your final costs will include a $0.05 label application fee for each container. If you prefer, we can ship your containers and labels separately for you to apply. 2. If you prefer, you can call us to discuss your needs and we will help you over the phone during our regular business hours. Please call us 877.885.3330.
4 Easy Steps: Step #1: Choose your label shape/style Step #2: Choose your label size Step #3: Choose your quantity Step #4: Design your own custom label!
Remember, you can always call Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. 877.885.3330 regarding the type and style of container the labels will be used on to assure the compatability of label and adhesive to the container. Back to Top of Page
This method is used to produce printing directly onto metal containers and closures. Artwork, supplied by the customer, is photographically transferred to a metal printing plate and flat sheets of metal are imprinted on a large press. After imprinting, the metal is cut and formed into containers, such as metal pails, or closures. Lithography requires considerable volume to be cost effective but produces very high quality results. Please note: This method usually requires truckload purchases (10,000-25,000 pieces) to be cost effective. Back to Top of Page
Labeling imprinted directly on the container Silk Screening is a technique that is well established in the labeling industry. A silk stencil is made from artwork supplied by the customer using a photographic technique to transfer the image. The image on the silk is a reverse image which allows ink through the silk to print the artwork. The plain area of the design is blocked by a solid area on the silk. In essence, the absence and presence of solids on the open mesh or screen allow the inks to pass through to the container. Silk Screen printing can be done by hand on a small scale or on a large scale by machine. Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. has fully automated equipment to perform the process on containers. The process can also be done in one or two colors from 1/2 dram to 5 gallon sized containers. A palette of standard colors is available as well as the capability to supply any custom color. Send your artwork and color preference via mail or email attachment to: Mail: Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. 12201 Elmwood Avenue Cleveland, OH 44111-5903 E-Mail: SilkScreenLabels@ClevelandBottle.com 6. Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. will then provide you an image and color proof for your approval if requested by the customer. Back to Top of Page
Slip-on Sleeve Labels
Slip-On Sleeve Labeling is popular for plastic, glass and metal. This is a plastic polyethylene sleeve that can be applied by hand or automated equipment, which slips the sleeve onto the container. Sleeve Labeling is a cost effective method if you can use the same size label for several different products. The sleeves can be inventoried at Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. and containers prelabeled per your directions on each order release. This labeling method is also done quickly and effectively with minimum labor and labeling equipment. Please note: This method usually requires large purchases (10,000-25,000 labels) to be cost effective. Back to Top of Page
Important Information It is the customer’s responsibility to check and test the compatibility of the product with the container and closure. Cleveland Bottle & Supply Co. assumes no responsibility for product and container / closure compatibility. Caps and closure options presented will fit the container selected, however, are not necessarily recommended.
