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Maybe someone could help me figure out why my labels refuse to stick to my containers. I'm nearly at my wit's end with these labels. All the labels I buy from here are the Kraft paper type. I have been using these labels with more/less success for about 1.5 years. Sometimes they stick, sometimes they don't. I originally was wiping all my containers down before labeling with rubbing alcohol but that had very little success. Windex had a bit more. The heavy duty lysol wipes I'm using now are giving me the best adhesion but again not always. Most of my lip balm labels will stick the entire way around the tube where it's been wiped but then not stick to the label on the other side. Why aren't they sticking? It's driving me nuts. I've had to resort to taping my labels down at shows when they pop off or gluing them down because they'll just all of a sudden come unstuck. Please help before I lose my mind.
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I'm sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with adhesion. I'm glad to hear that you are wiping down the containers as that normally helps a lot in situations where there are adhesion issues.
Are you finding the issue is happening on every lip balm tube or only on some of them? Is it only impacting the area where the label overlaps onto itself? How much overlap (e.g. 1/8", 1/16") is there of the label onto itself? Is there any ink or printing on the area where the label is overlapping on to itself (specifically on the part you are are overlapping onto)?
Assuming the issue isn't related to ink or toner under the overlap area, my initial thought on how to fix the issue is to reduce the tension of the wrap to help improve the issue. When labeling, we recommend you apply the middle of the label first and then press down to the sides of the label from there. Press down with your thumbs from the center out, creating a smooth bond between the label and the tube. By starting at the center of label and pressing outward rather than starting at one side and wrapping around, you can help reduce the tension and tightness of the wrap. Once it's applied, use moderate force to ensure the best stick.
Also when initially peeling label from the sheet, I recommend you try to reduce touching the adhesive area on label where the labels overlap to ensure the adhesive is impacted as little as possible by oil or anything on your hands. I would also recommend to make sure your hands are clean when touching the area where the label will overlap onto itself.
We are happy to continue troubleshooting once you provide us with more details on your process.
Dave C.
OnlineLabels.com
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