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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

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Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

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7 business days

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Premium Custom Coated Labels for Product Excellence

Custom coated labels serve as the silent ambassadors of your brand, communicating quality and professionalism with every product interaction. At Teal Packaging, we understand that labels represent the final touch that transforms your product into a complete brand experience.

Our custom coated labels combine aesthetic appeal with practical durability, ensuring your message remains clear and vibrant throughout the product lifecycle.

The difference between standard labels and premium coated labels is immediately apparent. Coated labels feature a smooth, polished surface that enhances color reproduction and provides a luxurious tactile experience. This professional presentation influences customer perception, suggesting attention to detail and quality consciousness that extends to your entire product line.

Our manufacturing partners employ advanced coating technologies and quality control processes to deliver labels that exceed industry standards. Whether you require labels for food packaging, cosmetics, beverages, or consumer goods, we provide solutions tailored to your specific application requirements. The combination of visual appeal and durability makes coated labels the preferred choice for brands that refuse to compromise.

Ordering custom coated labels from Teal Packaging is efficient and accessible. With a minimum order of just 50 units, complimentary design support, and rapid 2-week production, you can transform your product presentation quickly. Free shipping to major markets ensures your labels arrive when needed without additional logistics burden.

Materials and GSM Specifications

Coated labels require careful material selection to achieve optimal performance in their intended application. Different coating types and substrate weights serve specific purposes across various industries. Understanding your options helps you select labels that perform reliably while presenting your brand professionally.

  • 80gsm Coated Paper: Lightweight option suitable for high-volume applications where cost efficiency is paramount. Provides excellent print quality for promotional and disposable products.
  • 100gsm Premium Coated Paper: Standard weight for most commercial applications. Offers a balanced combination of durability, print quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • 150gsm Heavyweight Coated Paper: Thicker material providing premium feel and enhanced durability. Ideal for products requiring extended label lifespan.
  • 200gsm Rigid Label Stock: Premium material suitable for products requiring stiff, durable labels. Popular for beverages, cosmetics, and premium goods.

Coating options significantly impact final appearance and performance. Gloss coating produces vibrant colors and high shine, perfect for products requiring eye-catching shelf presence. Matte coating provides sophisticated elegance and reduces glare for readability. Soft-touch coating creates a premium tactile experience that suggests luxury positioning. FSC-certified paper options are available by specification, and we use soy-based inks exclusively.

Customization Options for Your Coated Labels

Custom coated labels offer extensive possibilities for brand expression and product differentiation.

Our customization capabilities encompass material selection, coating types, printing techniques, and finishing processes that transform your labels into powerful marketing assets. Every customization option is designed to enhance your brand presentation while maintaining practical functionality.

Printing capabilities include flexographic printing for large production runs with precise color consistency, digital printing for shorter quantities and variable data requirements, and offset printing for premium quality with complex color gradients. We support accurate Pantone color matching to ensure brand color consistency across all your products and production runs.

Finishing options add distinctive character to your labels. Spot UV creates contrast between matte and glossy areas, highlighting specific design elements or text. Foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, and holographic finishes adds luxury appeal and premium perception. Embossing and debossing create tactile dimension that invites customer interaction and suggests quality craftsmanship.

Specialty options include holographic foils for security and visual impact, textured coatings that mimic leather or linen, and adhesive options for various surface types including curved containers, refrigerated storage, and outdoor exposure. Die-cutting creates custom shapes that differentiate your products from competitors using standard rectangular labels.

Available Sizes in Inches

Custom coated labels are available in virtually any size to accommodate your specific product packaging requirements. Standard sizes serve common applications, while custom dimensions address unique container shapes and labeling requirements.

Our team assists in determining optimal label size based on your container dimensions and branding objectives.

  • Standard Small: 1" x 1", 1.5" x 1.5", and 2" x 2" - suitable for sample containers, small jars, and limited surface area applications.
  • Standard Medium: 2" x 3", 2.5" x 2.5", and 3" x 3" - popular sizes for cosmetics, food jars, and standard bottles.
  • Standard Large: 3" x 4", 4" x 4", and 4" x 6" - designed for larger containers, beverage bottles, and products requiring extensive label content.
  • Custom Dimensions: We produce labels in any custom size to match your specific packaging requirements precisely.

Label size should provide adequate space for required information while maintaining visual balance with your container. We recommend requesting samples to evaluate size appropriateness on your actual packaging before committing to full production.

Our design team can provide mockups showing proposed label sizes on your container templates.

Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Modern consumers increasingly consider environmental impact when making purchasing decisions, and labels represent an opportunity to communicate your brand's sustainability commitment. Teal Packaging is committed to producing custom coated labels using environmentally responsible processes and materials that minimize ecological footprint without compromising quality.

All paper substrates used in our coated labels are sourced from FSC-certified forests, ensuring responsible raw material sourcing. The FSC certification provides independent verification of sustainable forestry practices, allowing you to make credible environmental claims backed by third-party certification. This verification differentiates your brand from competitors making unsubstantiated green claims.

Our production processes use soy-based inks that eliminate petroleum-based volatile organic compounds common in conventional printing. These biodegradable inks produce vibrant colors while maintaining compostability at end of life.

We offer recycled content options and can specify recyclable constructions compatible with standard paper recycling streams.

Sustainable labeling demonstrates corporate responsibility and resonates with environmentally conscious consumers. The practical nature of labels means your sustainability message reaches customers during every product interaction, reinforcing your brand values throughout the product lifecycle.

How to Order Your Custom Coated Labels

Ordering made-to-order coated labels from Teal Packaging is designed to be straightforward and efficient.

Our experienced team guides you through each step, from initial consultation through delivery, ensuring you receive labels that meet your exact specifications. We have streamlined our process to minimize complexity while maximizing quality outcomes.

Begin by providing your product specifications including container dimensions, application method, environment exposure, and quantity requirements.

Our specialists evaluate your requirements and recommend material, coating, and customization options that align with your objectives and budget. Detailed proposals including material samples and pricing are provided within 48 hours of your inquiry.

Our design team assists with artwork preparation, transforming your concepts into production-ready files. We provide digital proofs for review before production, ensuring accuracy in colors, text, and layout. Free design support is included with every order, helping you achieve professional results regardless of your graphic design experience. We welcome unlimited revision rounds until you are completely satisfied.

Production begins immediately upon design approval, with completion within our standard 2-week turnaround. Quality inspection at multiple production stages ensures consistency across your entire order. free shipping on every order delivers your labels directly to your facility. Tracking information provides visibility throughout delivery.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Coated Labels

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom coated labels requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom coated labels, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Our MOQ is 100 units for all custom packaging products.

Standard turnaround is 15-20 business days from design approval.

Yes, US shipping options confirmed during quoting.

Yes, prototype samples start at $150 per unit.

We offer corrugated, rigid paperboard, kraft, art paper, and eco-friendly options, including FSC-certified paper options and recycled material options by specification.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

USA

(224) 546-8325
44288 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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