Polypropylene (BOPP) Labels
Flexible synthetic film with better moisture resistance than paper and a common fit for consumer packaging.
DurabilityMedium to long term
Typical environmentsMoisture, Retail, Consumer products
Selection principleTest the full construction
Selection guidance
Match the adhesive and ribbon to the container, surface energy and application temperature.
Compatibility checks
- Confirm direct thermal versus thermal transfer print technology.
- For thermal transfer, test the ribbon with the exact facestock and coating.
- Qualify the adhesive on the real substrate, at the actual application temperature.
- Validate barcode readability after expected handling and exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Where are polypropylene (bopp) labels used?
Match the adhesive and ribbon to the container, surface energy and application temperature.
How should polypropylene (bopp) labels be qualified?
Test the complete construction: facestock, adhesive, print method, ribbon where applicable, substrate, application temperature and real exposure conditions.