Label first, then freeze
Record pack temperature at labelling and the time before cooling. Evaluate the bond after the full freezing, storage and thawing cycle.
Application selection guide
Label materials for cold chain & freezer
Chilled packs, frozen food and cold-storage identification. Start with the actual package and use conditions.
Application workshop
When does the label meet the cold?
Label an already chilled pack
Measure the pack surface, not just room air. Check condensation and the pressure available on the labelling line.
Wet or frosted surface
Describe the water or frost layer before choosing a grade. Do not assume a freezer adhesive can bond through ice; test the surface preparation and labelling sequence.
What to look for in a sample trial
Edges lift after cooling
Check: Surface condition, dwell before freezing, container curve and application pressure.
Try: Mark label edges and photograph them before cooling, after storage and after thawing.
Barcode becomes unreadable
Check: Print process, rubbing, moisture and condensation.
Try: Scan the finished label before and after the agreed cycle using the intended scanner.
Clear label looks cloudy
Check: Face, adhesive and printed finish on the actual filled pack.
Try: Inspect clarity and bubbles under consistent lighting at each stage.
Compare constructions
Product candidates to discuss
Compare these documented constructions as starting points for a sample trial. Suitability for the actual surface, print process and service conditions must be confirmed.
BOPP / Material construction
50 µm coated transparent BOPP · Freezer-grade hot-melt adhesive · 60 g/m² white glassine
- Face
- 50 µm coated transparent BOPP
- Adhesive
- Freezer-grade hot-melt adhesive
- Liner
- 60 g/m² white glassine
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