Pressure-Sensitive Label Reference Library

a label construction is made up of three components: face stock, adhesive, and a release liner. these materials are combined to create the roll stock that is later converted into a final label. a pressure-sensitive construction sticks when firmly applied to a surface without being activated by heat, water, or a solvent.
face stock choices come down to the desired look, print method, and durability requirements. you'll often have several good options.

the adhesive is something the labeled surface chooses. different surfaces require different adhesive properties to achieve a reliable bond.
the release liner usually comes down to what works best for the converting and application process. unless you have specific requirements, you can leave that part to us.
our website is designed to be a guide. some people like to explore the options themselves, so we've provided the information to help you compare materials. others prefer to talk through their application with someone who does this every day. if that's you, just click contact or give us a call— we're happy to help!
both are aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesives designed for permanent labeling applications.

the difference comes down to what you need them to do.

UV acrylic adhesives are designed for long-term durability in the harshest environments.
rubber hot-melt adhesives deliver a faster, more aggressive initial bite to the labeled surface.

not sure which is right for your application? check out our UV acrylic vs. rubber hot-melt? page for a more detailed comparison.
absolutely! in fact, many of our best-selling products started as custom constructions. most of our face stocks and adhesives can be combined to create a construction tailored to your application.
we can also provide custom coating patterns and dry edges to help improve your converting process.
yes. our best-selling label constructions are available through our PRIme cut program, giving you access to in-stock material with low minimum order quantities and custom slit widths.

visit our PRIme cut page to browse eligible products sorted by adhesive, or look for the PRIme cut designation next to eligible product ids on our data sheets page.
PRI Plus constructions can be found in almost every industry. we serve automotive, battery, tire, industrial, outdoor, construction, medical, cannabis, food & beverage, professional goods, consumer goods, warehouse, and so much more.

visit our constructions lineup page and expand each industry to explore example applications and recommended label constructions.
most definitely yes! this is where PRI Plus excels. from textured and low-surface-energy (lse) plastics like hdpe to tight-diameter containers and other difficult applications, we've built our business around solving problems that standard label constructions can't.
go ahead and send us your biggest challenge. i dare you.
this is one of the most common reasons people come to PRI Plus. our adhesive lineup is filled with solutions to these exact problems. explore your options on our constructions lineup page, or skip straight to contacting us for some samples and put our constructions to the test.
sometimes both, but many customers prefer to do all of their own testing.

often we’ll ask for a sample of your substrate to perform internal testing to identify which adhesives work best. we’ll then send you our findings, recommendations, and sample material for evaluation.

from there, we recommend that you test the material under your actual application conditions. every labeling application is different, and nothing replaces real-world testing.
we are unable to conduct printing tests and recommend evaluating the face stock with your specific print method before production.
we do our best to ensure every order ships as accurately and quickly as possible without sacrificing quality. we also understand that label converters work under tight deadlines and sometimes need material yesterday.
we'll do everything we can to meet those needs, but we don't offer a fast pass for purchase. every customer deserves our best effort.
mostly, we ship PRI Plus label constructions across the united states and canada. we’re happy to discuss other international shipments as well.
we compare carriers to find the best combination of shipping cost and delivery time for each order. many of our customers have a preferred carrier or shipping account, and we're happy to accommodate those whenever possible.
in the unlikely case that your PRI Plus material is defective, we want to know as soon as possible so we can make this right.
depending on the issue, we may ask for a return shipment, rush out replacement material, or help identify an underlying problem that can be fixed without waiting for new stock.
no matter what the issue is, our goal remains the same: to create as many happy customers as we do label constructions.

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PRI Plus manufactures pressure-sensitive label constructions. we coat a wide range of face stock with aggressive, heavy coat weight adhesives. we also provide precision slitting and toll slitting services.
PRI Plus manufactures pressure-sensitive label constructions. label converters purchase those materials, then print, die cut, and finish them into the labels you see on products every day.
most businesses work directly with a label converter for their labeling needs. however, many end users contact PRI Plus first when they're unsure which construction is right for their application. we work with a wide network of label converters and can recommend one that fits your needs— while ensuring you get a PRI Plus label construction that sticks to ANYthing.
PRI Plus only sells to label converters. if you are an end-user, you still have 2 easy ways to ensure you get label constructions that stick to ANYthing:
1. ask your current label converter for PRI Plus label constructions.
2. ask PRI Plus to recommend a label converter.
we work with label converters across the united states. we can find one that is close to you that produces excellent labels that fit your application and production needs.
- aggressive adhesives
- heavy coat weights
- low minimums
- custom patterns & jobs
but if you ask our customers, the thing we hear about most is our customer service. we were taught not to rely on this as an advantage because it’s the easiest thing competitors can copy. they just don't seem to want to. oh well; it works for us.
PRI Plus is located on the shores of lake erie in huron, ohio— proudly made in the u.s.a. our centralized location allows us to ship to more places in less time.
if you would like to visit us, the lake is a great draw— and we’re only 10 minutes from cedar point, america’s roller coast.
PRI Plus was founded in 1995 as a distributor of offcut material. in 2010, we invested in our first coater and began manufacturing our own line of pressure-sensitive label constructions.
today, we still distribute a small amount of offcut material, but our focus is manufacturing our own label constructions that stick to ANYthing.
you can either send us a message on our contact page or call us.
not sure where to start? neither do a lot of our customers. don’t stress it. we’re here to help.
for a quote, we'll need to know the material you're interested in and your estimated order quantity.

for samples, the more information you can provide, the better we can match you with the right construction.
what are you labeling?
what is your estimated quantity?
have you tried other adhesives?
what challenges are you having?
what face stock?
do you need a roll sample or sheet samples?
for general questions, just reach out. if we need more information, we’ll ask.
most businesses work directly with a label converter for their labeling needs. however, many end users contact PRI Plus first when they're unsure which construction is right for their application. we work with a wide network of label converters and can recommend one that fits your needs— while ensuring you get a PRI Plus label construction that sticks to ANYthing.
if you call us, an actual person from our actual office answers the phone.
if you email us during business hours, you'll typically hear back within an hour. messages received after hours are usually answered the next business day.
lead times vary depending on the product and current market conditions. while we work toward same-day shipping for as-is orders, 3–5 business days for custom slit stock, and about 2-4 weeks for custom-coated products, the labeling industry has seen significant supply chain fluctuations in recent years.
when you request a quote, we'll provide the most accurate lead time we can based on current material availability and production schedules.
some products vary based on raw material constraints, but generally speaking:
- custom coated: 30” x 2,500’ or 5,000’ master rolls
- PRIme cut: your width x 2,500’ or 5,000’ rolls— the lowest moqs
for product-specific minimums, visit our data sheets page. moqs are listed next to each product id.
PRI Plus has three coaters in-house, each with its own specialty: UV coating, custom coating patterns, and four-sided dry edge capabilities.
every coater is designed to produce highly uniform adhesive coatings without the high and low gauge bands that can lead to inconsistent performance.
learn more about the importance of consistent adhesive gauge bands or explore our coating page.
we can precision slit rolls to your required widths from 3" to 80". learn more on our slitting page.
sometimes, yes. widths 2”— 3" are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to additional setup fees. contact us with your requirements, and we'll let you know what's possible.