Made to fully conceal any text, colours, or images beneath them.
Block-out labels, sometimes called opaque or cover-up labels, are specially made to fully conceal any text, colours, or images beneath them. Unlike regular labels that might be translucent and allow underlying content to remain visible, these labels feature a unique backing material that ensures complete coverage and prevents any information from showing through.
This is one of the most common applications. If a batch of products or brochures has a typo, an incorrect price, or outdated information, block-out labels offer a quick and cost-effective way to fix the problem without having to reprint all the materials.
They are ideal for recycling and re-purposing packaging. For example, a business can cover old shipping labels and barcodes on cardboard boxes, allowing them to reuse the boxes for new shipments.
Block-out labels are used to update information on products or inventory, such as changing a price, a product description, or an ingredient list. This is particularly useful in situations where a large amount of stock needs to be amended quickly.
In the pharmaceutical industry, they are used to cover up sensitive or confidential information on drug packaging for clinical trials, ensuring the integrity of the trial and patient privacy.
Block-out labels can be made from various materials, including paper for general use and more durable synthetic materials for harsh environments. They are available in both sheets for use with standard office printers (laser or inkjet) and on rolls for thermal transfer printers.
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