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Linerless Labels

Linerless Labels were first introduced to the Irish market in 2017, by us. What was once a novelty for forward-thinking delis, butchers and food manufacturers, is now the standard.

These rolls of self-adhesive labels do not have backing film, i.e. that glossy yellow paper that is a slip hazard on your shop floor and ends up at the landfill. This means cost savings, carbon footprint reduction, time savings, and a label that looks better because it adjusts to the correct length for the content.

If you use a label-printing Scales or Wrapper, and have yet to discover Linerless Labels, you’re in for a treat.

The Benefits of Linerless Labels

Cutting out half of what’s bad while increasing what’s good is always a good idea. Switching from die-cut labels to Linerless brings benefits including cost savings, reduced waste, and improved operational efficiencies.

Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty switched to Linerless and saved €30,000 on their label spend and waste disposal costs!

  • Much Less Waste – Backing film ends up in the landfill at a cost to the retailer and the environment. DIGI’s advances in label manufacturing, mean the backing film is simply not necessary anymore. 
  • Cost Savings – There are fewer materials to purchase and dispose of, leading to cost savings on both fronts. 
  • Time Savings – Linerless Labels take less than half the time to load into your label-printing Scales or Wrapper or Label Printer than labels with backing film, i.e. die-cut labels – watch a video demonstration here! Because one roll will work for all your label lengths, you also spend less time purchasing and swapping different label rolls.
  • Increased Efficiency – Linerless Labels come in continuous rolls, which means fewer roll changes and less downtime, boosting overall productivity.
  • Flexibility – These labels can be printed in various lengths, making them adaptable to different content and applications and reducing label waste.
  • Enhanced Safety – Removing the need for liners eliminates the risk of slips and falls caused by discarded liners, improving workplace safety.
  • Environmental Compliance – Switching to Linerless Labels can help retailers meet environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Linerless Labels are widely reported to have 40% less of a carbon footprint than labels with backing film.
  • Improved Storage and Handling – With more labels per roll, storage and handling becomes more efficient, saving space and reducing transportation costs.
  • Sleek Design – Our skilled artwork team can customise your Linerless Labels with your branding for an even sleeker label design.

Switching to Linerless Labels

We are the people who first brought the Linerless Label to Ireland. We tested several options before finding a manufacturer in Europe who met our standards. A bad Linerless Label will leave sticky adhesive residue in all the wrong places, dulling your machine’s cutting blades, shortening its lifespan and reducing the quality of the print. Composition is key. The Linerless Labels we provide use the perfect combination of coating and adhesive to eliminate these downfalls of alternative brands, while also remaining recyclable!

Technical Considerations

Before you switch to Linerless, you will need to make sure your Scales or Wrapper is compatible. It will need to use a direct thermal print head, but you can double-check with our team.

Secondly, before choosing a Linerless Label provider, make sure you trust their quality. If the adhesive used isn’t right, it will leave a residue on the cutting blade that will shorten the machine’s lifespan and prevent a clean-cut label. Additionally, the top surface of the label needs to be made in such a way that it offers good release from the roll, along with stable print quality. As mentioned, DIGI’s Linerless Labels are tried and tested for quality and all technical considerations.

DIGI Labels has been producing labels since 1987, and as mentioned, we were the first to bring Linerless Labels to the Irish market. We have an expert team who know Labels, Scales, Wrappers and Label Printers inside out and are ready to help you. Call us on 044 934 3746 or send us a message.

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