A Distinctive Design Touch for Your Products with Preform Sleeve Labels

Short answer: A preform sleeve label is produced to the exact shape of a bottle or pack and heat-shrunk to wrap the product 360 degrees. It fits perfectly even on curved and shaped packs and gives the brand a distinctive look on the shelf.

What is a preform sleeve label?

Like shrink sleeve technology, it is wrapped tightly around the product by applying heat. The difference is that it is shaped to the pack in advance, making it ideal for brands that want custom packaging designs. See our preform sleeve labels page for product details.

What are the advantages?

• Protection and hygiene: protects the product from outside factors and ensures hygiene in food and beverages.
• 360° visibility: the whole surface is used for logos, information and design.
• Customisation: designed to the pack shape, it fits curved surfaces.
• Safety: together with a cap band it offers first-opening assurance.

Where is it used?

It is popular for cosmetics, personal care, cleaning products and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and can be adapted to many pack formats, from bottles to boxes.

How does it differ from a shrink sleeve?

Both are applied with heat. Because a preform sleeve is designed specifically for the pack shape, it is especially advantageous for curved and unusual forms. On straight and cylindrical packs, a shrink sleeve label is often enough.

Sustainability

Produced with recyclable films and eco-conscious inks, preform sleeve labels combine attractive and sustainable packaging.

Related pages: preform sleeve labels, shrink sleeve labels, printed sleeve labels. For material differences read what a shrink sleeve label is.

Frequently asked questions

What is a preform sleeve label?

A one-piece sleeve label that fits pre-shaped packs with special forms.

Which packs use preform sleeves?

Specially shaped bottles and jars; common in beverage, cosmetic and food products.

How does it differ from a standard sleeve?

A preform sleeve is prepared to match the pack’s form; a standard sleeve shrinks with heat to take the shape.

Does it allow design freedom?

Yes. The whole circumference of the pack is print area, which allows distinctive designs.

Does the label use adhesive?

No. The label sits on the pack without adhesive.

What materials is it made from?

Films such as PVC, PET-G or OPS; the choice depends on the product.

How is the size determined?

The widest circumference and the height of the pack are measured and the sleeve is prepared accordingly.

What do I need for a quote?

The pack type and size, quantity and print details are enough.

Want a distinctive sleeve? Share your pack and we will prepare a quote for a suitable sleeve. Get a quote