# Custom Labels > Custom printed labels from 50 units in paper, PP, PET or clear stock, roll or sheet, quoted per project for US, UK and EU delivery with a physical proof. Category: labels · Minimum order: From 50 units · Lead time: Typically 7–12 working days after artwork approval ## What custom labels are for A label does three jobs at once: it identifies the product, carries whatever the law requires, and convinces someone to pick it up. Most label problems come from optimising one and ignoring the other two — a beautiful label that peels in a fridge, or a compliant one that looks like a warning sticker. We print labels to your artwork in short and medium runs, on stock chosen for where the product actually lives. ## Choosing the material | Material | Best for | Watch out for | |---|---|---| | Coated paper | Dry goods, cartons, short-life packaging | Condensation and oil will stain it | | Uncoated paper | A matte, tactile, "natural" look | Less water resistance than coated | | PP (polypropylene) | Squeeze bottles, chilled food, cosmetics | Slightly stiffer hand-feel | | PET | Durability, premium clarity, chemical resistance | Costs more than paper | | Clear film | Containers that should show through | Needs white ink for opaque graphics | If you are unsure, tell us the container and the storage condition — fridge, bathroom, freezer, warehouse — and we will recommend a stock rather than leave you to guess from a swatch. ## Printing and finishing Small and medium runs are printed digitally, which keeps setup low and makes short runs economic. Larger runs can move to flexographic printing, where the setup cost is higher but the unit price falls once the volume is there. Finishes change both appearance and durability. Lamination adds protection against scuffing and moisture; a matte finish photographs well but shows fingerprints; gloss is more forgiving on shelf. Foil and spot UV are decorative and are quoted separately because they add a pass. ## Size, quantity and what moves the price Four variables decide a label price: the printed area, the material, the finishing, and the quantity. Doubling the print area roughly doubles the material cost but barely changes the setup, which is why small labels at high volume are cheap and large labels at low volume are not. Our minimum is 50 units per design. Multiple designs can share an order when the material, size and finishing match, with the total counted toward the minimum. ## Artwork and proofing Send a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) at final size with fonts outlined, 3 mm bleed and CMYK colour. If you only have a PNG or JPG, send the highest resolution you have — we will tell you whether it prints acceptably before you commit. Our artwork guidelines cover the details. Every order includes a digital proof. Approve it in writing and it becomes the production specification: spelling, size, barcode data and legal text are all your responsibility at that point, which is why we ask you to read it slowly. ## Ordering Send the size, quantity, material (or ask for a recommendation), destination country and artwork. You will get a quotation with unit price, setup, shipping and lead time — usually within one working day. ## Ordering Quotations by email (martin@customstickersprinting.com) or WhatsApp (+86 133 2323 7275). Send size, material, quantity and destination.