What’s A Self-Tie Label?
A self-tie label, commonly known as a loop lock label, is an identification label with a self-contained fastening system, designed to wrap or loop around an item and fasten onto itself easily and securely – all without the need for adhesives or fasteners such as string, clips or cable ties.
These labels incorporate a die-cut slot or hole that the tail of the label can feed through to form a secure loop.
What are they for?
A self-tie, or loop lock label, is a great way of displaying product information on a range of products, and across various industries. This can range from displaying bar codes for stock control in a warehouse, for point of sale on plants in a nursery, or batch identification in a commercial laundry.
They’re also a great way of securing a label where adhesives aren’t suitable, for example on rough, greasy or irregular surfaces, such as in the steel and construction industries.
Industries that typically use self-tie, or loop lock labels include:
- Horticulture
- Food production
- Fresh produce
- Leisure and tourism
- Commercial laundry
- Recycling and waste management
- Metals, construction and engineering
- Timber production
Tough, Durable Materials
Self-tie labels are designed primarily for industrial use, and this requires them to be made from tough, durable materials that are designed to last. Some of the conditions that loop-lock labels need to withstand include:
- Exposure to direct sunlight (horticultural self-ties)
- Exposure to humidity and sometimes rain
- Knocks and abrasion
- Temperature extremes (food processing)
- They also need to be tear-resistant
Self-tie labels tend to be made from flexible, durable synthetic materials such as plastic (including polyethylene/PE or polyethylene terephthalate/PET), although eco-friendly, paper-based alternatives are now being used more widely.
The food production industry uses something a bit different – a paper-based loop lock label with a metal detectable core that can be detected if it ever contaminates a food product. These can often withstand higher temperatures than plastics and ensure the safety of food products we eat every day. Other materials and constructions may also be required and can be incorporated into a fully bespoke offering.
Printable Information
Self-tie labels are suitable for a range of in-house, on-demand printing processes. Typically, they are supplied plain as labels on a roll for use in thermal transfer printers, or in sheets for use in laser printers.
Larger batches of labels can also be custom-printed by the manufacturer on large printing presses, featuring a range of colours and designs.
Bluepoint – a Trusted UK Manufacture of Self-Tie Labels
Based in Devon, Bluepoint Tags & Labels are a British manufacturer of industrial tags and labels, with expertise dating back more than 30 years – in fact, our directors, Rob and Iain are responsible for many of the self-tie label designs that are around today!
Using a range of materials in a variety of colours that are specifically selected to match the heavy demands of industry, Bluepoint supply a wide range of shapes and sizes for any application, with the most common options including:
- 17mm x 127mm
- 25mm x 191mm
- 25mm x 230mm
- 25mm x 254mm
- 50mm x 228mm
- 50mm x 305mm
These are just a few of the sizes that we offer, so whatever you are currently using, we can make it! And if you want something unusual and fully bespoke to you – just ask!
All our tags are made with the best materials and with highest levels of care and attention – and we pride ourselves on the highest levels of customer service around.
If you’re after the best self-tie labels around, why not give our friendly team at Bluepoint a call today. You can reach on [email protected] or +44(0)1392 927030.
