Glossary

Backing or backing paper (also known as release liner) is a sheet that supports the label until it is applied on a substrate or product

Barcode is a series of vertical lines that represents data that is readable using optical scanning devices

Bleed refers to ink and/or print that extends to the edges of the label. The label surface must be larger than the actual size of the artwork/design

BOPP, also known as biaxially-oriented polypropylene, basically a polypropylene (PP) stretched in two directions to flatten it. It is non-toxic and highly resistant to solvents and acids

Butt Cut is a type of cut that separates the labels by a single cut in the backing paper, leaving no gap between them.