Shrink Sleeves

     Custom printed shrink sleeves elevate product packaging with full-coverage branding.

Tamper-Evident Shrink Bands

Multi-Packaging

Shrink Sleeves for Cans

   
    360° shrink sleeves

• 360° art: Sleeves conform to unique package shapes, maximizing
  branding opportunities;

• PETG film: Highest achievable shrink rate, high-gloss PETG is scuff
  resistant with excellent clarity;

• 30mm to 202mm layflat: Accommodates a variety of glass, plastic
  and metal container sizes

• Horizontal, vertical & T-perforation seals: Eliminates step during
  sleeve application – and indicates security of product contents

• Shrink bands: Package multiple items together to create an
  appealing promotional tool

• 3D proofing: See your 360° label before printing
  
  

      3D Proofing for Shrink Sleeves

• See It Before We Print It

• Looking to set your product apart from the competition with an unusual package shape? Shrink sleeves from Century Label are the answer. Using distortion to allow text and images to appear correctly and proportionately after application is complete, shrink sleeves can be altered to fit any shape packaging and are the perfect option for your specially designed container. Contact us today and let our knowledgeable staff help you find a shrink sleeve solution as unique as the product to which it's being applied.
  
  

       Full Body Shrink Sleevess

• Brand owners are drawn to shrink sleeves because they allow their products  to stand out on the shelf. With 360 degree branding, tamper evidence, abrasion and water resistance, and high resolution images; shrink sleeves continue to grow in popularity.

       Standard Shrink Sleeves

• Standard shrink sleeves cover the full body of the container, leaving the cap or
  lid to be sealed separately. You can select matte or gloss finishes and highlight
  art areas with metallic, foil, and prismatic decorations.
  

  
  

       Combination Packaging

• Shrink sleeves can be used to combine multiples of products together to see as a single unit. Different types of containers can be packaged together for product promotions or a free sample with purchase.

Shrink Sleeve Printing FAQs

The right packaging and labeling not only helps customers identify your brand and quickly learn everything they need to know about your products, but it also helps establish your brand identity and convey a clear message of quality to consumers. Shrink sleeve printing offers many advantages over traditional labeling, so it’s important to know a few key facts about this printing technique and what it could mean for your products. Century Label has addressed some of the most frequently asked questions about the shrink sleeve printing process for your consideration.

Q: What Is Shrink Sleeve Printing?

      A: With traditional printed labels, the labels affix to the product container itself. Shrink sleeves wrap           around the entire product container and shrink to conform exactly to the shape of the container using heat, resulting in a smooth and seamless product label that covers the entire container.

     Q: How Does Shrink Sleeve Printing Work?

     A: Century Label uses high-gloss PETG film that offers the highest achievable shrink rate. Gentle heat application ensures the film completely conforms to the product container, offering a 360-degree display of high-resolution artwork, product information, and branded graphics.

    Q: How Are Shrink Sleeve Applied?

    A: After printing the shrink sleeve, we align it around the product container and use heat to shrink the sleeve around the container.

   Q: Do Shrink Sleeves Work on Aluminum Cans?

   A: At Century Label, beverages in aluminum cans are one of the most common shrink sleeve processes we complete for our customers. Our partial-sleeve shrinking labels can fit virtually any size metal can and conform completely. This ensures 360-degree branding with all required product information and easy recycling.

   Q: How Do You Seal Shrink Sleeves?

   A: Our partial sleeve labels fit perfectly around most product containers, leaving room for an easily accessible cap. Full-body shrink sleeves can encase the product container as well as the cap, complete with tamper-evident seals or perforation to ensure quality. It’s also possible to bundle multiple items together with our multi-pack shrink sleeves. With any type of shrink sleeve, we use a steam tunnel or heat shrink tunnel to seal sleeves completely.

   Q: Is Shrink Sleeve Printing Cost Effective?

   A: Shrink sleeve printing can potentially save manufacturers money they would otherwise spend on separate caps and tamper-evident seals. Shrink sleeves also protect consumers by ensuring they purchase authentic, high-quality products. They can also eliminate the need for separate front and back labels for some products.

    Shrink sleeve printing allows any product manufacturer to create visually stunning, safe, and original product packaging for all types of consumer products. Century Label has more than 40 years of experience with product labeling, and we are proud to offer our innovative shrink sleeve printing services to our customers.

    Contact us today for additional information on shrink sleeves and shrink sleeve printing.