PVC self-adhesive materials and PE self-adhesive materials are both membrane types of self-adhesive materials. They are both waterproof and oil-proof, and will not tear after being made into labels. Let’s take a look at these two self-adhesive materials from their characteristics

self-adhesive label materials are divided into paper self-adhesive labels and film self-adhesive labels according to the surface material. PVC self-adhesive materials and PE self-adhesive materials belong to the film category of self-adhesive materials . They are both waterproof and oil-proof, and will not tear after being made into labels. Let’s take a look at these two self-adhesive materials from their characteristics and applications.

PVC is the English abbreviation of vinyl, which is also a polymer material. The common colors of PVC label materials are matte white, pearl white , and transparent. The performance of PVC self-adhesive labels is close to that of PET self-adhesive labels. It has better flexibility and softer feel than PET label paper. It is often used in some high-end occasions such as jewelry, jewelry, watches, electronics industry, and metal industry. However, PVC label materials have poor degradability and have a negative impact on environmental protection.

Regarding the characteristics and applications of PVC, it can be summarized as the following three points
(1) PVC self-adhesive labels are waterproof, oil-proof, non-tearable, and high temperature resistant (different materials have different temperature resistance)
(2) Scope of application of PVC self-adhesive labels: electronics, home appliances, automobiles, chemicals and other industries.
(3) If you need to print PVC labels, use full resin ribbons for better printing results.

PE ( polyethylene ) has good flexibility and extrusion resistance, but poor stretch resistance. It comes in white and transparent colors and can be metallized. Because PE has good softness, it is often used in bottles that need to be squeezed frequently and are easily deformed. However, the PE material is too soft, and the stiffness needs to be increased by increasing the thickness. The thickness of 80-100 μm is the most common, and is often used as a large-area labeling material.

It is not difficult to see now that PE self-adhesive materials are more suitable for making daily chemical labels, and PVC self-adhesive materials are more suitable for use in labels for electronic home appliances, automobiles, chemicals, etc.

The content of the article is referenced from: Sainuo [sainuo] adhesive official website - comprehensive supply of self-adhesive label materials and solution service provider