Multi-layer and booklet labels
More room for information without larger packaging
Need to include more information than a standard label can hold? Multi-layer, two-layer, foldout and booklet labels give you considerably more space for information on the same product packaging, without increasing its size.
Multi-layer labels can accommodate instructions, promotions, ingredient lists, warnings, mandatory information and multiple languages. The label opens to reveal additional pages and can then be resealed. Nordvalls helps you choose the right construction for your product, packaging, the amount of information you need to include and how the label will be used.
What is a multi-layer label?
A multi-layer label is a self-adhesive label with more than one surface for information. Additional sheets or layers provide more space for print without increasing the label’s size. A typical multi-layer label opens using a tab to reveal further information and can then be resealed. This makes it particularly useful when detailed information needs to appear directly on the packaging.
Multi-layer labels are used for pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, chemical products and other applications where there is a lot of information to include. Across the international label industry, these solutions are often referred to as multi-layer labels, extended content labels (ECLs), multi-page labels, foldout labels and peel and reveal labels.
Different types of multi-layer labels
Multi-layer labels are available in a range of constructions, depending on how much information you need to include and how the label should open and close.
Two-layer labels
A two-layer label provides additional space for information while retaining approximately the same size and shape as a standard label. It can be useful when you need room for multiple languages, ingredient details, instructions or other product information.
Two-, three- and four-layer labels
Multi-layer labels can incorporate two, three or four layers, creating several printable surfaces through different layering and folding constructions. The right solution depends on the amount of information, label size, material, packaging and how often the label needs to be opened.
Foldout labels
A foldout label combines a standard base label with an integrated leaflet or booklet. This unfolds to reveal the information and can then be resealed, allowing you to include extensive information on a small product.
When should you choose a multi-layer label?
Multi-layer labels are particularly useful when packaging is small but there is a lot of information to include. Our customers use them for a wide range of applications, including:
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical products may require extensive information, such as:
- Instructions for use and dosage
- Warnings
- Product information
- Multiple languages
- Safety information
- Other mandatory information
Food and drink
For food products, additional label space can accommodate:
- Ingredient lists
- Nutritional information
- Allergen information
- Country of origin information
- Recipes and serving suggestions
- Multiple languages
Chemical products
For chemical products, multi-layer labels can provide space for:
- Instructions
- Warnings
- Safety information
- Information for different markets
Frequently asked questions about multi-layer labels
How many pages can a multi-layer label have?
The number of pages depends on the label’s size, construction, material and the amount of information it needs to hold. Nordvalls can help you choose a construction that provides the space you need.
Can the label be opened and resealed?
Yes, multi-layer labels can be designed to open and reseal. The construction and adhesive are selected to suit the product, materials and intended use.
What is a multi-layer label?
A multi-layer label is a self-adhesive label with two or more surfaces for information. Additional sheets or layers create more space for instructions, warnings, ingredient lists and multiple languages.
What is a foldout label?
A foldout label consists of a base label with an integrated leaflet. The leaflet unfolds to reveal more information and can then be resealed. It is useful when extensive information needs to fit within a limited area on the packaging.
What are two-, three- and four-layer labels?
These are types of multi-layer labels with several printable surfaces, providing extra room for information. A two-layer label has three printable surfaces, a three-layer label has five and a four-layer label has seven. These can accommodate multiple languages, ingredient lists, instructions and other product information.
What is a booklet label?
A booklet label is a multi-page label in which additional pages are folded or bound together to form a small booklet for product information.
What is an extended content label, or ECL?
An extended content label, or ECL, is an industry term for a label solution that provides more space for information than a standard label. It can include booklet labels, foldout labels and other multi-page constructions.
What is a peel and reveal label?
A peel and reveal label has a top layer that can be lifted or peeled back to reveal information underneath. The term can describe a different construction from a conventional booklet or foldout label.
