04 Nov Your Complete Guide to Expanded Gamut Printed Labels: How Hickman Now Matches 92% of Spot Colors
Learn more about our new expanded gamut printed labels—now matching 92% of spot colors....
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12 May Custom Size Roll Labels: Die-Cut vs Continuous Rolls and How to Choose the Right Format
Need custom size roll labels? Learn the difference between die-cut and continuous rolls, printer limitations, tooling requirements, and how to choose the right format for your application....
04 May Why Do Label Orders Have Minimum Quantities? (And Why It Saves You Time and Money)
Label order MOQs actually work in your favor—and we'll tell you why they're a good thing here....
23 Apr Waterproof, Oil-Resistant & Chemical-Resistant Roll Labels: How to Choose the Right Durable Label
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in Industrial Labels, Label Adhesives, Label Printers, Nursery/ Horticultural Labels, Roll Labels, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
Wondering what makes a label waterproof, oil and chemical-resistant, and durable? We've got you covered....
20 Apr Unwind Direction Explained: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Roll Labels
Learn exactly what unwind direction is so that your label application experience is as smooth as possible with our easy-to-follow guide....
30 Mar What Label Adhesive Is Best For My Product?
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in Label Adhesives, Label Printers, Roll Labels, Sheet Labels, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
Wondering what adhesive makes the most sense for your product? We can help. This guide outlines how to select the correct adhesive based on real-world use conditions....
29 Jan Blank vs. Printed Roll Labels: How to Decide When to Print In-House From Hickman Experts
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in Afinia, Color Matching, Epson, Label Printers, Roll Labels, Sheet Labels, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
Hickman Label specialists talk through how to know when it's the right time to transition from having labels printed to printing them in-house....
12 Nov Inkjet Blank Roll Label Materials Compared: Paper vs BOPP vs PET — Insights from Hickman Label Experts
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in Afinia, Color Matching, Design Trends, Epson, Label Printers, Roll Labels, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized
Hickman Label specialists explain how to choose the right blank inkjet roll label material—paper, BOPP, or polyester—for your printer, durability needs, and application environment....
01 Oct 2026 Label Trends From Industry Experts: Materials, Finishes & Print Innovations
Labels may be small, but they play a big role in how products succeed. They have to meet compliance requirements, communicate brand identity, and capture consumer attention—all in just a few square inches....
01 Oct Metallic & Knockout Label Design: Pro Tips for Bold Packaging
Great packaging design doesn’t just live on a screen—it has to shine (literally and figuratively) once it’s printed. For brand owners, designers, and production teams, the difference between “good” and “great” labels often comes down to how you handle specialty design elements. ...