Label production and printing are essential processes in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Good quality labels not only identify goods but also help automate processes, ensure traceability and protect against counterfeiting. Vygėja UAB sets itself high technical requirements for the production of labels from design to final product.
Digital label printing refers to the direct printing of images or text from computer files without the use of physical forms, plates or stencils. Since no mechanical preparation is required, it allows for extremely fast start-up and rapid changeovers as required.
Digital tag printing is ideal for customised labels, test products, short-run campaigns, limited editions and prototyping. It is particularly valued in the cosmetics, dietary supplements, craft beverages and start-up markets, where low volumes and personalisation are competitive advantages.
Flexographic label printing is a fast-paced analogue technology using flexible (usually photopolymer) printing plates. It allows printing on a wide range of materials, from paper to polymer films, imitation metal and even textile substrates. The inks are dried using UV, water or solvent-based technologies, depending on the substrate
Flexographic label production dominates in industrial segments such as large-scale manufacturing, supermarket goods, beverage, canned, dairy and frozen product labelling, where both unit cost and environmental resistance are important.
Vygea offers your business fully customised printing and labelling solutions, including different types of labels in different materials.
Paper labels
Paper labels are the most widely used solution due to their low cost, printing flexibility and fast production process. They are available in a wide range of surfaces – matt, gloss or embossed – and are perfectly suited to almost all indoor products. The most common paper used for label production is offset or thermal paper, especially for logistics and warehousing applications. These labels are extremely cost-effective, making them ideal for mass production, especially for short-term or disposable products. They absorb inks well, so print quality is high, especially with offset or laser printing, and the production process itself is quick and easy. However, paper labels are susceptible to environmental influences such as moisture, grease, UV rays and abrasion, and are not suitable for use outdoors, in fridges or with products that may come into contact with liquids. Exposure to extreme changes in temperature or humidity may cause the label to warp and the colours to fade.
This type of label is commonly used for price tags, internal storage labels, documentation stickers, dry goods packaging and short-term information.
Plastic labels
Plastic labels are made from a variety of polymeric materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET) or vinyl (PVC). They are essential when resistance to moisture, UV rays, oils, temperature fluctuations or chemicals is required. Polypropylene is a commonly used plastic that is flexible and has good adhesion to paints and adhesives, making it particularly suitable for food, cosmetic and household chemical products. Polyester is particularly strong and resistant to mechanical stress and is often used in industrial systems, pharmaceuticals or for marking electronic components where durability is required. Vinyl is characterised by its flexibility and adaptability to uneven or curved surfaces, making it suitable for outdoor marking, but it can yellow or lose elasticity over time due to UV exposure. Metallized films give products a glossy, luxurious effect and are therefore commonly used in cosmetics, perfumery or beverage packaging for a distinctive visual expression.
Plastic labels are ideal for long-life products, fridge and freezer packaging, oils, creams, cleaners and industrial equipment.
Textile labels
Textile labels are usually made of polyester, satin polyester or nylon and are used for labelling clothing, textiles and accessories. They ensure that important information, such as brand name, composition or care instructions, is preserved even after many washes. These labels are resistant to washing, heat and a wide range of chemicals, making them ideal for skin contact. The printing process uses thermal-transfer technology, where special ribbon inks are transferred onto the material by heat. The labels can be silky-looking (satin) or strong, matt (nylon), depending on the requirements. Often manufacturers choose textile labels with OEKO-TEX® certification to meet high safety standards, especially for children’s or medical textiles.
They are widely used in the clothing industry, handicrafts, pharmaceuticals and hygiene-requiring textiles.
Special and technological labels
Among the more advanced solutions, special technology labels that focus on functionality stand out. Thermal labels are heat-sensitive papers that do not require inks to print, as the information is directly exposed to the print head. They are particularly suitable for short-term labelling in logistics, parcel or warehousing applications, but are very sensitive to heat, light and abrasion. Tyvek labels are made of dense polyethylene fibre and have the visual appearance of paper but the strength of plastic. They are water, UV, chemical, cold and tear resistant and are widely used in industry, logistics, construction and even medicine.
Such labels are chosen when long-term retention of information under difficult conditions is essential.
