Glossy Labels

What Are Glossy Labels Best Used For? 

Glossy Labels provide a shiny, vibrant finish that makes colors pop. They are ideal for food, beverage, and cosmetic packaging due to their oil- and water-resistant properties. Their durable finish ensures your design stays bright and clear, even with frequent handling. Available on rolls, they are perfect for use with label dispensers for fast, efficient application.

Are Glossy Labels Waterproof? 

Yes! Our Glossy Labels are oil- and water-resistant, making them perfect for products exposed to moisture or refrigeration. They are a durable, waterproof solution ideal for food, beverage, and cosmetic packaging.

What Are the Minimum and Maximum Sizes for Glossy Labels?

• Smallest size: 0.5" x 0.5"
• Largest size: 11" x 14"
• Safety Margin: Include a 1/8" safety margin around your design to prevent cut-off issues.

Can Glossy Labels Be Used for Full-Wrap Applications? 

Yes! For full-wrap applications on tubes, jars, or bottles, we recommend making the label size about 1/4" larger to ensure proper overlap and adhesion.

Do Glossy Labels Have Rounded Corners? 

Yes, our laser-cutting process results in rounded corners, which help prevent peeling. Our standard corner radius is 1/8" (0.125"). For tighter corners (1/25", 0.04"), request it in the Additional Comments section during checkout. Our design team will review your request and confirm feasibility.

Can I Use Glossy Labels With Label Applicators? 

Yes! Glossy Labels come on rolls and can be easily applied by hand or using label applicators. We offer four rewind positions for label rolls (top first, bottom first, right-side first, or left-side first). Choose the rewind direction according to your applicator's specifications.

How Do I Order Custom Glossy Labels from StickerGiant? 

Ordering custom Glossy Labels from StickerGiant is easy:

1. Customize: Select your shape, size, and quantity.
2. Upload: Submit your design (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, PSD, SVG, TIF, TIFF, JPEG, JPG) or upload it later.
3. Add Instructions: Include special requests in the "Special Instructions" section.
4. Check Promotions: Sign up for our mailing list to get 20% off your first order.
5. Place Your Order: Complete checkout, and we’ll start your labels. Create an account to track your order easily.
6. Review & Approve: Approve your digital proof to start production.

Make sure your files are set up for success! 

For the best possible product, we recommend the following for your art files:

• 300 dpi resolution or higher for printing
• Ensure your file’s color space is set to CMYK (otherwise colors may appear off)
• Upload any of these file formats: AI, PSD, JPEG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, PDF, or EPS
• Vector or high-resolution raster art files are preferred for best results
• There are some size limitations with our labels – our smallest size is 0.5”x 0.5” and our largest size is 11”x14”.
• We require a ⅛” safety margin surrounding your entire label, so keep that in mind when setting up your design
• The quality of our label printing allows us to print small details clearly, including font sizes as small as 5pt
• If you are looking to wrap your labels all the way around something (like a small tube or curved jar, etc) we recommend making the size about ¼” larger so that you can overlap the label. 
• There may be specific requirements in your industry for labels! Please make sure you check those to ensure your labels are set up accordingly and include all necessary information. 

Cutting Corners (Literally—We never cut corners figuratively):

Laser cutting also means rounded corners, which has the added benefit of preventing peeling once your labels are applied. Depending on your designs, we are able to cut tighter corners in many cases. 
To cut tight corners for your Glossy Labels, let us know in the Additional Comments box in your cart.
Our design team will let you know if we can cut tight corners with your designs.
Our typical corner radius is 1/8" (0.125"). Our tight corner radius will be 1/25" (0.04").

Need art help?

For detailed instructions on setting up artwork for stickers and labels, please refer to our "How to Set Up Artwork" article. 

We offer graphic art support! Our design team is here to help ensure your files are set up for perfect printing. We can even make easy corrections if needed – the simpler the art, the more we can help!

Put a label on it! You can use Glossy Labels for SO MANY things:

• Great for food and beverage packaging, like bottles, jars, cans, bags, boxes…
• Beverages of all types (cold beer here!)
• Hold up strong in cold, wet environments—even freezers
• Perfect on candles and beauty & bath products, like shampoos, soaps, etc
• Great for sealing food products & to-go containers
• Gussy up generic retail bags
• Add a little shine to things that aren’t shiny

For best results:

• Apply labels to clean, flat surfaces.
• For indoor use only

Product labels often have specific size requirements, and incorrectly sized labels may actually send out the wrong message for your brand.

Here are a few size comparisons to things we see all the time.

A quarter is about an inch in diameter, and this size works great for supporting branding labels, or small easy to hand out stickers. 

An Oreo cookie is about 2 inches in diameter for a size that allows for an easy to see logo or visible designs, in a size that will still be easily seen if applied to the back of a phone or laptop.

Standard business cards are usually 2x3 inches, and ovals and rectangles in this size are popular options for custom stickers. This size is easy to share with your fans at events to get your logo out in the world.