Custom Paper Labels

Custom Paper Labels for Every Product

Six paper stocks under one roof — semi-gloss, matte, kraft, coated, thermal, thermal-transfer. Whether you need food labels, beverage labels, or shipping labels, we'll pick the paper that survives its shelf. Color locked proof-to-bulk. MOQ 500.

Semi-Gloss
Food · Retail
Matte
Writable · Address
Kraft
Artisan · Coffee
Gloss Coated
Cosmetics · Promo
Direct Thermal
Shipping · No Ribbon
Thermal Transfer
Barcode · Asset
One factory, every paper your SKUs need.
6
Paper Stocks
ΔE < 1.5
Proof-Locked Color
500
MOQ Pieces
FDA + EU
Food-Grade
18+ yrs
Since 2008
Paper Selector

Find the Right Paper Fast

Match your product to the right paper — from wine, beer to honey. Send a photo and we'll confirm in 12 hours.

"What am I labeling, and where does it live?"
dry shelf products semi-gloss paper labels

Dry shelf

Jarred food, snacks, coffee bags, bakery, retail.
We pick
Semi-Gloss
refrigerated bottles laminated paper labels

Refrigerated or oily

Chilled drinks, sauces, bottle sweat, brief ice-bucket dips.
We pick
Semi-Gloss + Laminate
rustic kraft paper labels coffee honey candles

Rustic, handcrafted

Coffee, honey, jam, candles, farmers-market goods.
We pick
Kraft (+ laminate if wet)
writable matte paper address labels

Writable, self-printed

Address, shipping, batch codes by laser/inkjet.
We pick
Matte
direct thermal paper shipping labels parcels

High-volume shipping

Courier labels, weigh-scale labels, short-life barcodes.
We pick
Direct Thermal
thermal transfer paper barcode asset tags

Long-life barcode

Asset tags, warehouse shelves, outdoor, years of scanning.
We pick
Thermal-Transfer
Paper Archive

Six Paper Stocks, One Source

Every paper we run every week. Match one to your product, or let us pick.

semi-gloss paper label food jar

Semi-Gloss Paper

The classic look for food, beverage, and retail.

matte paper label writable surface

Matte Paper

Pen-friendly. Laser and inkjet printable for variable data.

kraft paper label coffee bag

Kraft Paper

Rustic, handcrafted look for coffee, honey, and natural goods.

gloss coated paper label cosmetic bottle

Gloss Coated Paper

High-gloss finish for cosmetics, promos, and gift packaging.

direct thermal paper shipping label

Direct Thermal Paper

No ribbon. Fast courier and weigh-scale labels for parcels.

thermal transfer paper barcode label

Thermal-Transfer Paper

Ribbon-printed barcodes that last years. Smudge-proof.

Waterproof Paper Labels

Waterproof Paper Labels Done Right

Plain paper isn't waterproof — but a clear laminate or UV coat changes that. See the difference.

plain paper label water damage
Without Laminate

Smears & Peels

One wet touch and the label is ruined before it reaches the shelf.

laminated paper label water resistant
With Laminate / UV Coat

Wipes Clean

Survives condensation, refrigeration, and greasy handling.

48h
Water-condensation test
72h
Refrigerated humidity test
Oil
Grease-wipe check
Typical supplierΔE 3.0–5.0
Label Printing ChinaΔE < 1.5
Below ΔE 1.5, the human eye can't tell two colors apart — proof and bulk look identical.
Print Quality

Color Locked From Proof to Bulk

Color drift kills reorders — the sample was perfect, the bulk shifted half a shade. We engineered that out.

  • Inline Check Every 500 LabelsColor measured on-press, not eyeballed.
  • Delta E Under 1.5Below what the human eye can detect.
  • Matched Digital + FlexoPilot and bulk run the same color profile.
Premium Finishes

Premium Finishes, All In-House

The right paper is the start. When your label needs to stand out, these finishes run in-house.

Foil stamped paper labels on premium packaging

Foil Stamping

Gold, silver, rose-gold, holographic for premium shelf impact.

Embossed paper labels on premium packaging

Embossing

Raised detail that adds a luxury, tactile feel.

Spot UV coating on premium paper labels

Spot UV

High-gloss UV on selected areas for visual contrast.

Custom die-cut paper label samples

Custom Die-Cut

Any shape — circles, ovals, hexagons, custom contours.

Variable data paper labels with QR codes

Variable Data

Sequential numbers, batch codes, QR — unique labels, one run.

Laminated paper labels on product packaging

Lamination

Matte, gloss, soft-touch — protects print, adds waterproofing.

Compliance

Export-Ready Compliance With Docs

Food-grade, export-ready, with the paperwork to prove it. A label without docs can cost a shipment.

Our food-contact papers, adhesives, and inks meet the standards your buyers and regulators check — and every order ships with documentation.

FDA 21 CFRFood-contact compliant for direct and indirect contact.
EU 1935/2004 & 1169/2011European food-contact and food-info ready for EU export.
ISO 9001:2015Documented, audited quality system — traceable end to end.
RoHS & REACHSubstance-screened for electronics and retail buyers.
Certifications & Documentation
ISO 9001
:2015 Certified
FDA
21 CFR Food-Grade
EU
1935/2004
RoHS · REACH
Compliant
Every food-grade order ships with a compliance documentation pack — ready for your buyer, auditor, or customs.
Inside the Factory

Inside the Factory Floor

Real presses, real QC, real shipping. The capacity behind every order — from 500-piece pilot to 50,000-piece retail run.

digital flexo label press lines factory

Press Lines

Digital + flexo + screen, color-matched.

inline spectrophotometer color inspection

Inline QC

Color checked every 500 labels (ΔE < 1.5).

food grade material storage paper rolls

Food-Grade Storage

Food-safe handling for FDA/EU substrates.

precision die cutting machine paper labels

Die-Cutting

Any shape, clean corners that don't lift.

lamination station paper labels

Lamination

Inline laminate for waterproof, oil-resistant finish.

finished paper label rolls packed shipping

Pack & Ship

Count-verified, DDP to your door.

15,000 m²
Facility
18+ Years
Since 2008
ISO 9001
Certified
40+
Export Countries
Order & Delivery

Start Small, Scale Anytime

Same ISO 9001 line, same color, whether it's your pilot or your reorder.

One Line, Any Volume

Your 500-piece test and 50,000-piece reorder run on the same line — no consistency loss when you scale.

500 pcs 50,000 pcs
Same line · Same color
Same press, same QC, same food-grade handling.
Roll
Auto applicators · 76mm/3", 2", 1"
Sheet
Hand apply · laser/inkjet
Fanfold
High-volume hand apply
How an Order Moves
1

Send Artwork

Day 0
Share your design and product photo; we recommend paper within 12 hours.
2

Free Sample

Day 1–2
Real-sample proof on your paper, tested in your conditions.
3

Production

Day 3–5
Print, laminate, die-cut under ISO 9001 with inline QC.
4

QC & Ship

Day 5+
Inspection, count verification, DDP shipping to your door.
Switch Stories

Results After They Switched

Three products, three fixes, one outcome — labels that survived their real world.

specialty food jars semi-gloss labels multiple skus

Specialty Food Brand

Before: Color shifted half a shade between proof and 20,000-piece bulk.

After: Inline spectrophotometer locked color proof-to-bulk. Rolled to 4 new SKUs.

4 new SKUs on the same locked spec
artisan coffee bags laminated kraft labels

Artisan Coffee Co.

Before: Kraft labels soaked through from coffee oil before bags sold.

After: Laminated kraft — same rustic look, wipes clean. Tested 3 varietals at MOQ 500.

3 varietals piloted — zero waste
ecommerce parcels thermal transfer shipping labels

E-Commerce Shipping

Before: Matte labels smudged in damp weather — barcodes failed scans.

After: Thermal-transfer with smudge-resistant topcoat. Scan failures near zero.

Scan failures dropped to ~0
FAQ

Paper Label Questions Answered

Our MOQ is 500 pieces — small-batch and bulk both welcome. Pilot at 500 or scale to 50,000, same ISO 9001 line and QC.
Semi-gloss for food and retail. Matte for writable, self-printed data. Kraft for rustic, handcrafted goods. Thermal-transfer for long-life barcodes. For a deeper comparison, see our label material guide. Send a product photo and we'll recommend in 12 hours.
Yes — a clear laminate or UV coat makes paper labels water- and oil-resistant. For full waterproof performance (ice buckets, outdoor), ask about film alternatives like BOPP. Read our waterproof label guide for details.
Yes, all in-house — foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, custom die-cutting, variable data, and lamination. See label finishes explained for each effect. Tell us the effect and we'll spec it.
Yes. Food-contact materials meet FDA 21 CFR and EU 1935/2004, under ISO 9001:2015 with RoHS/REACH-screened materials. Every food-grade order ships with a compliance pack.
Yes. Rolls for auto applicators (76mm/3", 2", 1" cores). Sheets for hand apply and self-print. Fanfold stacks flat for high-volume hand apply. Compare formats in our paper vs film labels article.
3–5 business days after proof. Yes — free physical samples on your chosen paper, tested in your conditions, before you commit.
Free Paper Consultation

Let Us Pick Your Paper — Free, in 12 Hours.

Send your product photo, your shelf or shipping environment, and quantity. We'll reply in 12 hours with a paper recommendation, free samples, and a factory-direct quote.

Phone
+86 166 3786 5649
Email
sales@labelprintingchina.com
Response
Within 12 Business Hours
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