Linerless
Linerless rolls are self-adhesive labels supplied without a liner (backing paper). This means significantly less waste, making linerless rolls a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative to traditional self-adhesive labels, without compromising on quality.
What are linerless rolls?
Linerless rolls are self-adhesive labels on a continuous roll, without the traditional backing paper used in conventional labels. Through a special process, adhesive is applied to the back of the thermal paper. A silicone layer on the front ensures that the rolls can be wound without sticking together. The result is a label that can be printed and applied immediately, with significantly less waste.
Advantages of linerless rolls
Sustainability
- No backing paper means less waste
- No backing paper means fewer raw materials per label produced
Efficiency
- Up to 40% more labels per roll, resulting in fewer roll changes in your production
- Faster roll changes with less downtime in your production
- Flexible label length allows for more flexibility and customisation when printing and applying labels
Cost savings
- Fewer raw materials and less waste mean lower material costs
- Fewer roll changes mean less downtime on the production line
- Less storage space and lower logistics costs for the same number of labels
Comparison: linerless vs labels with liner
| Feature | Linerless rolls | Paper liner | Plastic liner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste | No backing paper, so no waste | Paper liner recycled with paper waste | Plastic liner discarded |
| Labels per roll | Up to 40% more | Limited by liner thickness | Limited by liner thickness |
| Roll changes | Less frequent | Frequent | Frequent |
| Flexible label length | Yes | No, fixed cut | No, fixed cut |
| Environmental impact | Low | Average | High |
Custom linerless rolls
No two companies are the same, which is why BMLE always offers customised solutions for your linerless labels. From adhesive options and tailored dimensions to specific printing, we think along with you.
- Removable glue
- 4-colour flexo print recto – verso
- Glue-free edges
- Possible cores: 12, 25, 40, 45, 50, 76
- Minimum diameter 40 mm, maximum 250 mm
- Minimum width 49 mm, maximum 300 mm
- Transparent thermal plastic
- Glue patterns
Compatible devices for our linerless rolls: Bizerba, Digi, Bixolon, Arca, Epson, Star, Avery Berkel, Toshiba Tec