How to Choose Between Film and Paper Materials for Adhesive Labels?
Selecting the right material is crucial when customizing adhesive labels—it not only determines the visual presentation but also affects the service life. From ink absorption, waterproofing, and tear resistance to environmental requirements and cost control, every factor deserves careful consideration.

Film-Based Adhesive Labels
Film labels offer excellent physical properties, strong durability, and rich visual effects, making them ideal for high-quality applications.
01 PE Film (Polyethylene Film)
PE material has a naturally hazy, matte appearance, producing soft and subtle printed results. It is highly flexible, making it suitable for curved surfaces with minimal edge lifting. Available in white, transparent, and semi-transparent variants. It offers good flexibility, cold resistance, and waterproof/moisture-proof properties.
02 PET Film (Polyester Film)
PET film is a high polymer material with a smooth, glossy surface and strong adhesion. It delivers outstanding tear resistance, high temperature tolerance, chemical corrosion resistance, and scratch/stain protection. Common colors include matte silver, matte white, and bright white—highly suitable for outdoor or premium-quality label applications.
03 PP Film (Polypropylene Film)
Lightweight yet tough, PP film is water-resistant, oil-resistant, and chemically stable with excellent temperature tolerance. It is flexible and tear-resistant, with high transparency that clearly showcases contents.
04 Pearlescent PP
Made primarily from polypropylene (PP) with special surface treatment, it features a subtle pearlescent effect. It is soft to the touch, offers high tensile strength, and is light-blocking.
05 Synthetic PP
Produced by melting and extruding PP resin into film, this material combines the printability of paper with the waterproof durability of plastic. It is an eco-friendly, economical, and versatile synthetic paper material.
06 PVC Film (Polyvinyl Chloride Film)
PVC film is lightweight, soft, and highly translucent with easy formability. It offers flexibility, high strength, weather resistance, flame retardancy, and excellent geometric stability. It is also chemically resistant to oxidizers, reducers, and strong acids. Common colors include matte white, pearl white, and transparent.
07 Rainbow Film
Rainbow film uses eco-friendly materials with a unique multi-layer structure that produces iridescent color effects for distinctive visual appeal. It is also waterproof, oil-resistant, highly durable, chemically resistant, and recyclable.

Paper-Based Adhesive Labels
Paper labels offer excellent printability and cost-effectiveness, widely used in everyday packaging.
01 Matte Coated Paper
Features a smooth, fine surface with moderate gloss and good color reproduction. Not inherently waterproof or oil-resistant and can be torn; lamination provides some tear and water resistance.
02 Gloss Coated Paper
Also known as cast-coated or glassine card, this paper undergoes special surface treatment for higher gloss than standard coated paper, with improved abrasion and water resistance.
03 Thermal Paper
Coated with heat-sensitive chemicals that turn black when scratched (e.g., with a fingernail). Easily torn; generally not waterproof or oil-resistant, though some products offer limited water resistance. Commonly used for supermarket labels and shipping waybills.
04 Fragile Paper
Extremely low tensile strength—once applied, it cannot be removed intact and shatters like an eggshell upon tearing. Primarily used for anti-counterfeit labels to prevent label transfer.
05 Glossy Silver Paper
Laminated with a glossy silver metallic film, offering a premium silver aesthetic. It is abrasion-resistant, scratch-resistant, and provides some waterproofing and oil resistance with long service life and colorfastness.
06 Embossed Paper
Features a textured surface with raised patterns for a delicate, soft tactile feel. It offers good ink absorption and environmental friendliness, ideal for high-end products.