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Are you looking for a label to garner a lot of attention? A 3D label that gives your product a whole new dimension? Order 3D shape labels from Labelprint24.com!

Dome labels with curved, transparent layer made of synthetic resin
Particularly resistant surface and aesthetic appearance
3D effect due to dome-like curvature

Discover more labels from Labelprint24.com!

Finish Options
Film / Varnish / Window
Production Time
From 48hr
Material
Film / Paper
Size
100% customizable

Andreas Bauer

Product Advisor for Labels

Whether it’s a simple roll label or a multi-layered specialty label – I’m your go-to person for questions concerning materials, adhesion, and finishing of labels for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, chemical, and almost any other industry.

"Paper or film? We've got the perfect label!"

I will be happy to help you personally.

Structure of 3D labels

While stickers and labels are usually flat, we also offer an extensive range of 3D shape labels. To achieve a 3D effect on the stickers, a coating of gel (or epoxy, doming resin) is applied. The gel takes on the shape of a dome or curvature. This is why 3D labels are also known as dome labels. The 'dome effect' is derived from the domed shape of Cologne Cathedral inside - doming.

3D labels consist of an adhesive layer, the carrier label and the dome. To produce the 3D labels, the carrier material of the label is printed first. The carrier label is usually printed digitally for small runs and screen-printed for larger runs of up to 100,000 copies. The printed sticker is then coated with crystal-clear liquid resin, and the resin is then cured with the help of UV light. This creates visually appealing 3D stickers. The we use an extremely durable adhesive for our 3D stickers, as the stickers are often subjected to heavy use and often used outdoors for long periods of time.

Functions of 3D labels

Doming is used to create the eye-catching three-dimensional effect of the dome labels. This effect is based on an optical illusion, the magnifying glass effect. In addition, the doming effect also gives the 3D stickers functional properties.

Stickers that have been finished with the doming process have a longer life than "normal", non-finished foil labels. The synthetic resin ensures that the surface of the dome labels is both scratch-resistant and UV-resistant. 3D shape labels are therefore very durable and can also withstand outdoor use, as they are also resistant to liquids. Depending on the height of the plastic layer and the degree of curing, doming stickers are more or less flexible without breaking - which also makes them very suitable as stickers for curved surfaces.

Doming stickers are a particularly aesthetic type of label, visually and haptically. Compared to a 2D sticker, doming makes the resin labels appear crystal clear and the print motifs in brilliant colours. The three-dimensionality has a vivid effect that is used specifically for advertising purposes and product marketing. In addition, 3D stickers are mostly longer lasting than conventional 2D stickers, as the dome layer offers protection and the print does not fade even after a lot of UV radiation.

Create 3D shape labels at Labelprint24

At Labelprint24 you can design your 3D labels with our project configurator. After you have decided on a quantity and number of types, you can then select the material and the material properties. We offer plastic film made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE). You can order the PVC film in white, glossy and with permanent adhesive. PE film is available in silver or gold, also with permanent adhesive.

When selecting the format, you can choose between a rectangular or oval/round shape. You can also specify the width and height of your sticker. The calculator is already optimised for doming.

Plastic film made of PVC and PE

Our 3D labels can be made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE). We would like to introduce you to the plastics PVC and PE in more detail:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

The PVC labels are particularly tear-resistant and very flexible on various surfaces, they can therefore also be applied to uneven surfaces. The film is resistant to water, oil, temperature changes and alkalis. PVC is now also free of heavy metals. It is an important polymer and is obtained by chemical reactions from the compound of vinyl chloride. It can also be divided into two categories. Hard and soft PVC, the two categories are used in different areas: soft PVC is used for labels, cable sheathing and floor coverings.

Polyethylene (PE)

The plastic PE is an organic and thermoplastic material. The material is similar in structure to wood and plant fibres. The plastic is free from silicone, heavy metals and plasticisers, and our labels are also free of chlorine, halogen and sulphur. This means that labels from Labelprint24 do not produce any toxic vapours and are therefore recyclable. Nowadays, PE is the cheapest and most common type of film in the labelling industry. PE is very easy to print on and is also easy to handle during further processing (die-cutting).

PE labels are mostly used as shipping labels and are used in the food and hygiene industry due to their food compatibility.

Application of 3D labels

With their elegant appearance, 3D labels are often used for labelling high-quality consumer goods and branded articles, for example: as advertising and decorative labels, in the automotive industry as vehicle logos, for high-quality outdoor clothing or special sports articles. Collectors of key rings are also familiar with 3D stickers with motifs of all kinds. Due to their eye-catching appearance, 3D shape labels are often used for handicrafts, which is why they are also known as ‘scrapbooking stickers’ or 3D decals.

Another important area of application is the labelling of technical devices and machines, both indoors and outdoors. Doming extends the service life of 3D labels, it is weatherproof, does not fade and is clearly legible for years. The labels adhere securely and firmly to all smooth surfaces - this ensures that important information on machines remains permanently in place.

Further applications of 3D labels:

3D lettering
Car dealerships
Computer industry
Company advertising
Product labelling
Promotional items

Car dealerships

3D labels as car stickers have to be produced in a particularly high-quality and durable way with extreme adhesive strength. The aforementioned doming process creates this durable curved surface. The 3D stickers also stick to difficult surfaces such as cars. Since the stickers are made of plastic film, they can withstand weather conditions such as rain, snow and sunlight and still stick to the car. Car dealers can also have their own stickers printed with their logo for brand awareness.

Product labelling

Labels are constantly used in product and goods labelling. Product labels provide information about a product property and guarantee adherence to legal regulations in the form of warnings, hazardous substance symbols, processing instructions etc. This also ensures greater product safety.

Company logo

With company stickers, you can customise your text or logo on the 3D label so that it completely fills the sticker. Our 3D shape labels also have no date or year markings. You can give your stickers as gifts to regular customers or use them to attract new customers. Or you can use the stickers yourself to publicise your market presence, for example on machines or tools. Simply send us your logo and we will print it on our 3D labels using the latest technology.

Advantages of 3D stickers

Why are 3D shape labels so popular? We would like to give you a brief overview of the advantages:

3D shape labels are coated with a crystal-clear synthetic resin, giving them a brilliant look and ‘magnifying glass effect’. The magnifying glass effect makes the print motif and colours stand out more. The stickers are very tear-resistant, inexpensive and have a long life thanks to the synthetic resin. Furthermore, they adhere very well to a wide variety of surfaces and are weather-resistant against rain, snow and sunlight. Therefore, the stickers are ideally suited for outdoor use. They also serve as a top marketing tool to convince regular customers of the quality of your products, services or your overall brand image. The aesthetic of 3D labels is also ideal for attracting new customers.

Advantages of 3D labels in a nutshell:

Durable material
Use of synthetic resin for a brilliant appearance
Adhesive film even for difficult substrates
Scratch and abrasion resistant
Various plastic materials can be selected
Strengthens brand image
'Stands out' to potential customers
UV and weather resistant
3D effect with brilliant colours

Digital printing process

Labelprint24 prints your 3D labels on sheets using the digital printing process. After the labels are printed, they are punched out with a laser printer. This gives them their shape and determines how many labels will fit on the label sheet.

No metal plates are used in a digital printing process, but toner for the laser printer instead. Digital images are used to print on the surface of plastic, for example. The process incorporates traditional CMYK printing as well as metallics and all other colours.

Digital printing is advantageous for labels and stickers. It offers a good price-performance ratio for small or medium print runs. Printing is quite simple, uncomplicated and quick - and the excellent print image produced will always impress. You can have your labels personalised by us; simply send us your data. The usual punching costs are eliminated, as no punching mould is used for laser punching. With our new laser die-cutting technology, we can also die-cut round, square and free-form shapes. In addition, last-minute changes can also be made. However, if you need a larger quantity of labels, we recommend conventional printing.

You are welcome to find out more about our printing at Labelprint24.

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