Category: From Our Experts

Illustrated graphic showing a "What Impacts Label Pricing?" breakdown — materials & adhesives, print methods, premium finishes, order size & timing, and design & make-ready — layered over photos of label rolls, cans, and a Pantone swatch book, with a cartoon woman giving an OK sign.

Sep 25, 2026

What Impacts Custom Label Pricing? Key Cost Factors to Know

Custom label pricing depends on materials, print method, finishes, order size, and artwork readiness. See what impacts your quote and how to plan ahead.

A copper embossing die engraved with "Americana" and an anchor design laid next to the finished navy and gold foil-stamped Americana wine label it produces.

From Our Experts, Specialty Plates

Sep 14, 2026

Beyond Ink: How Specialty Plates Shape Premium Labels

Specialty plates shape the gloss, edges, and depth of Spot UV, foil, and embossed label finishes. See how the right plate affects your results.

Five 12oz sleek cans in a row — Trillium Distilling's Hard Lemonade, Hard Half & Half, a blank teal die-spec sample can, Windrow Cape Codder, and Wave Break Rum Punch — showing label design and can proportions side by side.

From Our Experts

Sep 2, 2026

Specialty Beverage Can Sizes: How to Choose the Right Format and Label

Standard, sleek, slim, international, and crowler cans each send a different brand message. Learn how to choose the right can format and label it correctly.

Label finishing and quality inspection station at InTouch Labels facility with printed rolls running through equipment and production monitors in the background

From Our Experts

Jul 30, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Label Reprints: How Small File Errors Turn Into Big Delays

Small file errors like missing bleed or low-res images can trigger costly label reprints. Learn how these mistakes escalate and how to prevent them before they hit production.

Close-up of Trillium's "Ardito" dark amaro liqueur label featuring an Art Deco sunburst pattern in metallic copper and gold foil on black.

From Our Experts

Jul 21, 2026

How Foil and Embossing Increase Retail Packaging Shelf Appeal

Foil, embossing, and specialty coatings can make labels stand out on the shelf. Learn how these finishes boost shelf appeal, perceived value, and brand impact.

Customer shopping in a grocery store aisle holding a basket, representing the retail environment where custom product labels must stand out

From Our Experts, Sample Testing

Jun 26, 2026

Label Sample Testing: How to Avoid Print Errors Before a Full Production Run

Label sample testing catches print errors, adhesion issues, and barcode problems before full production. Learn how to run samples and what to test before you commit to a full order.

Organized inventory of label cores in various sizes (1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch, etc.) stored in blue bins on shelving at InTouch Labels & Packaging warehouse

From Our Experts, News

Jun 22, 2026

What Beverage Brands Should Know About Label Size, Core Size, and Roll Specs

Learn how label size, core size, and roll specifications affect your beverage line efficiency, changeovers, and costs — and how to spec them correctly before you order.

Close-up of unlabeled aluminum beverage cans lined up on an automated production line conveyor, with an industrial label applicator machine in the background, bathed in cool blue industrial lighting.

Unwind Direction

Jun 8, 2026

The Importance of Accurate Unwind Direction for Machine-Applied Labels

Learn why unwind direction matters for machine-applied labels — and how to specify face orientation, copy position, and sensor setup to keep your line running smoothly.

Shipping Specialist Lay carefully preparing a butt splice between two label rolls at InTouch Labels & Packaging warehouse

From Our Experts

Jun 1, 2026

Splicing Printed Label Rolls: Step-by-Step Guide and Best Practices

Learn why printed label rolls are spliced, the different splicing methods (butt splice, overlap, tapered), and best practices to ensure smooth performance on your label applicator. Step-by-step guide from InTouch Labels.

InTouch Labels & Packaging facility in Massachusetts showing the exterior building and parking lot, representing where high-quality custom labels with proper bleed are professionally printed

From Our Experts, News

May 28, 2026

Why Do My Label Art Files Need a Bleed?

Wondering why your label files need a bleed? Learn how bleed prevents white edges after cutting and how to set up your artwork correctly for a clean, professional finish.