Our wash-off labeling solutions help brands accelerate their ambitious recyclability targets by supporting the circular economy. The clear, white and metallized film label stocks feature our unique RW85C wash-off adhesive and a PET liner made from 90 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content exceeding APR Critical Guidance requirements. We also offer paper wash-off labels that separate cleanly from PET and HDPE flakes.
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Wash-off
As the global drive to reduce plastic waste continues to gain speed, our wash-off label solutions are helping more and more brands find new and innovative solutions to maximize the recyclability of PET containers and other packaging.
Label choice matters in packaging recyclability
The benefits of wash-off label solutions:
- Separates cleanly from flakes during the washing process
- Increases availability of recycled material suitable to be used again
- Identical in quality and performance to traditional solutions
- Available in clear, white and metallized film, and as mid-gloss papers, to suit a range of decoration needs
- Available with 90% post-consumer recycled content PET liner
New Wave: World’s first paper label certified by RecyClass for rigid HDPE and PP packaging
Are you looking for a recycling compatible label solution for rigid plastic packaging? New Wave paper labels boost the circular economy — thanks to their compatibility with plastic packaging recycling — and support a future beyond fossils with responsibly sourced renewable materials. Test results have confirmed compatibility even for transparent and white HDPE and PP material streams.
Make the switch. Close the loop.
Recognized by APR
How does RW85C work?
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We sell rolls and sheets to label printers worldwide. Find out how to order our label materials below.
Not a printer? Our face materials, adhesives and liners are selected to match your brand's labeling needs before being assembled into label products. Talk to our experts to receive tailored advice on the right combination of label materials for you. We can also help by recommending these materials to your printer.
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