Right first time, on time, every time
We are the experts in custom label printing. Whether you need personalised labels printed on roll or sheets, on paper, polymer or specialist materials, AA Labels has every option covered. We have also made online printed label ordering quick and easy, so you can place your order and upload artwork, in just a few clicks.
Our team of specialists understand that your printed labels are as important as your brand, product or organisational image in communicating your chosen values. The quality and design of a printed label says a lot about you and your brand, but a poor-quality label can say even more. At AA Labels, we never forget that our custom printed labels are produced to meet the high standards expected by our customers and their wide-ranging needs.
If you need help with designing your printed labels? Try our pre-designed label templates and design tool to assist with the creation of your labels, alternatively use our label and Creative design service if you want to share and discuss your ideas with our professional design team.
Choose AA Labels for affordable custom printed labels for bottles, jars, packaging and all types of branding. Our label printing service is available on a wide range of materials to ensure we can meet every need. Search our options to find a large variety of adhesives, colours, shapes, sizes, textures and finishes. Select from our embellishment options to add high quality detail to your custom printed labels, including embossing, metallic foils, spot UV and tactile screen-printed effects.
Delivering the highest quality standards in label production and customer care is a collective responsibility at AA Labels, ensuring that you receive custom printed labels of the highest quality for your application. Plus, our express print service enables us to meet tight deadlines and once your order is complete select from our timed next-day delivery, or click and collect to receive your printed labels quickly.
Our custom printed labels are the most value-for-money that you will find online, but that does not mean any compromise on quality. We are experts in sourcing the best materials at the lowest prices, so you can access the lowest online prices for all of your personalised label printing requirements.
From printed labels for bottles, cans, jars, plastic containers, rigid and flexible packaging for consumables, equipment, household appliances and white goods. We support a variety of manufacturers and producers with developing affordable, branded and personalised labels that promote their products. In addition to regular, repeat printed label orders from large organisations, we also work with SME customers, with a constant number of first-time online orders for label printing being placed daily.
We understand that the combination of label material, adhesive, design, print and finish quality, are all critical elements in a printed label’s ergonomic performance. We’ll advise you on the most suitable options for your requirements, while considering the practical budgetary needs of the cost per label.
Our customer care team are experienced and skilled in assisting start-up businesses and customers new to labelling, with producing the custom printed labels they require and are happy to provide advice on everything to do with labelling. So, if you are looking for an online label printing specialist that values short-run label business, then you have come to the right place.
Additional information about our custom printed label service is available in the tabs below or contact our team for support.
Artwork
If you already have artwork prepared in a file saved format, then this can be uploaded with your order. If you do not have final artwork prepared for printing then we can help with this as well. Click on our “Design Service” button on the print selection page and upload your files, ideally in an editable (EPS or PDF) format, but we will also work with whatever you have available. Along with any images of your existing packaging, as well as brand aspirations, or design ideas and let our studio design team help create your printed labels for you.
Upload your File Artwork
Please note, uploaded files must be no larger than 2MB and to achieve the best results for your finished labels you will need a professional standard of artwork. We require scaled, print-ready studio artwork, supplied in editable PDF or EPS format, with a minimum resolution of 200dpi. No original artwork e.g. hand drawn images, can be amended and if you only have image files e.g. JPEG these also cannot be easily amended and need to be print-ready for placement, as explained in our guidelines.
Upon placement of order and submission of artwork our studio designers will prepare an electronic soft-proof and an emailed link sent for you to approve, or request amendment. Following approval a press-file is created and sent to the RIP and the print queue for production.
If you require a hard-copy press-proof for approval, before proceeding to produce your label order, this can be arranged and you should check the box on the print selection page when ordering.
Labels on Sheets
Standard
Sheet-fed, digital print quality in 4 standard colours (CMYK). Please note that it is not possible to apply label embellishments and finishes with this process.
Premium
Reel-to-reel, digital print in 6 colours, (CMYK + Orange & Violet) plus white. With enhanced print quality, colour clarity and image registration. Plus label embellishment and finish options.
Labels on Rolls
Reel-to-reel, digital print in 6 colours, (CMYK + Orange & Violet) plus white. With enhanced print quality, colour clarity and image registration. Plus label embellishment and finish options.
The inclusion of white ink for solid, opaque white printing on materials such as clear film and metallic substrates, facilitates the production of metallic colours and finishes, white text and panels on clear labels and the flexibility of printing white first or last e.g. window stickers.
Resolution
We will select and print to the highest best optimal resolution for the label image required e.g. 720 x 720DPI; 720 x 1,080DPI; 1,440 x 720DPI (for paper) & 720 x 1,440DPI (for film)
Web Width
80mm – 330.2mm adjustable to support any width within this range.
Image Size
Up to 315.2mm x 914.4mm maximum.
Label Face-Stock/Substrate Matt, gloss and semi-gloss paper, Polyethylene & Polypropylene.
Total Substrate Thickness
100 µm – 320 µm
Embossing
The embossing and debossing of labels is a very attractive tactile embellishment feature and can significantly enhance a labels attractiveness and product handling experience.
This label embellishment option enhances and changes a labels appearance significantly, whether you use it with our without print and/or in combination with other options i.e. foil and screen.
Foils work well on a range of paper, non-paper and Polymer labels, both on their own and with other embellishing techniques, particularly embossing. Choose from our standard range of popular finishes and holographic option, or discuss your requirements with a member of our customer care team who will be happy to discuss your label ideas and provide assistance regarding what is possible, practical and cost-effective for your labels.
Foiling
Even though very good metallic print can be produced using metallic label substrates, foils have additional applications with heavier and non-metallic label materials. In addition to great metallic finishes, foil also has a tactile element, micro-embossing the label surface.
This label embellishment option enhances and changes a labels appearance significantly, whether you use it with our without print and/or in combination with other options i.e. foil and screen.
Screen Printing
Screen-printed labels are recognisable by their thick, raised layer of ink. This heavy coat weight of ink is a perfect embellishment for signatures, text and line-drawn illustrations. The speciality inks used are very durable and UV resistant and also produce some interesting effects that are not possible with other printing methods. Also used for creating cost-effective thinner spot-colours.
The heavier layer of ink used are very useful for cost-effectively creating tactile effects, such as Braille on labels and this printing method also creates abrasion resistant image and text with excellent resistance to UV fading from sunlight. Also making silk-screen printed labels a good choice for industrial, commercial and exterior locations.
Sequential & Variable Data
Sequential Data Printing, refers to the production of barcodes and individual numbers in an ascending or descending order on labels. As traceability initiatives become increasingly used in all industries, we are seeing greater use of sequential data, for asset protection and item tracking. Sequential numbers on your labels mean that they will be printed and arranged using a numerical sequence, starting with the first number that you provide. For example, if you order sequentially-numbered labels with a starting number of 1001, you would receive labels with the numbers 1001, 1002, 1003, etc. You can also use a prefix to create a set of numbers for a department, or for assets purchased in a year. An example would be 2020-1001 (the “2020” being the year prefix).
Variable Data Printing (VDP), sometimes called Variable Information Printing (VIP), is a printing method which allows the printed content to change within a single press run. In other words, each impression can be printed differently from one piece to the next without having to stop or slow down the press.
Variable Data Printing is produced using digital-printing equipment. An electronic database is created which contains the variable data used to personalize or alter certain elements of each printed label. Special software extracts the variable data and merges it with a layout template to create the unique output files, which are then printed on a digital press. Just about any design element can be created as a variable, from text and headlines to photos and colours.
Laminations & Varnishes
In addition to providing physical protection to printed labels from abrasion, climate, moisture, oils and harmful UV, label finishes such as laminations and varnishes can also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the label.
For example gloss and matt varnishes provide protective finishes for products, but the use of varnish selectively on parts of the label only (Spot UV) enhances the labels appeal, creating an attractive additional label embellishment feature.
Similarly standard gloss and matt lamination can be enhanced with the use of tactile coatings such as “Soft Touch” and “Rough Touch” for labels on products that are handled in bottle and jars. Creating a pleasing additional element to the labels appeal.
Press Scheduling
Orders are added to the print queue following final customer approval of artwork from the soft-proof provided. We commit to print, embellish, apply finishing and label conversion within 3-5 working days from this point in time.
Express Print
This service enables the prioritisation of your order and a shortening of the above process, to schedule and produce your labels for collection or shipping, within 24-hours from final approval of artwork.
Despatch
Deliveries are made the following working day in mainland UK (other than exception postcodes and offshore islands). Timed delivery options are also available e.g. pre 10:30 AM or pre12:00 etc.
Delivery times outside of the UK vary, please refer to our "Delivery & Shipping" information, which can be found under "SITE LINKS" in the footer of this page.
Click & Collect
Collection is also an option, enabling you to receive your order upon completion as opposed to the following working day.
Order Fulfilment
You can therefore expect to receive your printed labels produced on our standard service, within 4 – 6 working days from soft-proof approval in mainland UK. Outside of the UK delivery times vary, please refer to our “Delivery & Shipping” information.
Material Samples
Plain label material and adhesive samples, in roll and A4 sheet formats, can be provided (FOC) for evaluation of the application suitability. Place your order online from the material page of the website, or by contacting customer care. However, please note that these are not label shape, or size samples.
Printed Label Samples
Sample packs of print types, label embellishments and finishes can also be ordered online from the material page of the website, or by contacting customer care.
Press-Proofs
In addition to soft-proof artwork for approval, should you require a physical print sample of your label to assess and approve the print quality, layout and finish. Please select this option when placing your order.
We take pride in our service standards for all customer enquiries and orders. Our reputation for service is built on quality, a comprehensive product range and fast order fulfilment times, along with the combined experience and knowledge of our customer care team. If you need assistance or help regarding the most suitable choice of label, packaging, or promotional item for your application, please contact our customer care team, via the live-chat facility on the page, our website contact form, telephone, or email and they will be happy to discuss your requirements.
