Labels for glassware
Which custom labels are best for glass?
We've narrowed down the list of bottle labels and matched them to their best uses.
For those making jams, jellies, preserves, pickles, drinks and honey, it’s no wonder that glass bottles and jars are best. Glass is not only 100% reusable and recyclable; it keeps food fresh and is free of chemicals. A great choice for creating products that look stunning.
How to get your labelling right
Label Quality and Visual Appeal
If strong visual appeal matters for produce, label quality plays a major role. Three key elements deserve consideration:
- Size, shape and design
- Materials
- Adhesive
Size, Shape, and Design
Labels should fit correctly. Bottles and jars are often sold by capacity rather than by measurement, so confirming dimensions before choosing label size is important. Avery WePrint offers oval, straight oval, and plaque-shaped labels, alongside standard rectangular, round, and square shapes.
A wide range of Avery WePrint sticky label sizes suits many bottle and jar types, ranging from under 40mm square to rectangles just under 200mm wide.
Printing to the edge supports a professional look. The online design tool allows custom label design or artwork upload.
Design Tips for Shelf Impact
To attract attention on a shelf, colour, colour contrast, and a label design that forms a pattern when products are lined up can help.
Labels need to last and enhance
Label Material Matters
The material used for sticky labels makes all the difference. It affects how well the design appears once printed and how durable the labels are for withstanding transportation, as well as getting wet and being handled. The quality of the label material also affects how long the labels look new and fresh without fading.
Quality Materials at Avery WePrint
This is why the focus remains on the quality of label materials at Avery WePrint. In addition to normal paper and “Antique White” textured paper, options include white or clear polypropylene – a plastic film. Clear film labels can look very effective on products such as honey and preserves, and a special way of printing them helps make colours vibrant – read more.
Extra Protection for Tough Conditions
For extra waterproof labels or labels for extreme temperatures, the extra durable labels range is worth considering. These meet the highest standards for withstanding extreme conditions and are well suited to drinks kept in buckets of ice or products likely to be washed at high temperatures.
How to apply your labels to glass
We recommend starting at one edge of the label and applying it in one direction, using pressure from a finger or thumb.
The adhesive on Avery WePrint labels is designed to prevent labels from peeling off easily. Please remember that it takes time to bond fully with the surface, so allowing 24 hours is recommended.
This means waiting before putting labelled products in water, exposing them to extreme temperatures, or handling them too much. This helps avoid the risk of labels slipping or coming off.
Good luck with bottling and labelling. Finished products can be shared by tagging the brand on Instagram.