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      What are Some of the Biggest Label Trends for 2021?

       As we noted in a recent blog post, as a producer of custom labels, SixB Labels makes a significant, ongoing effort to stay on top of industry trends for our customers. Here of late we have been considering the upcoming year, 2021, with an eye to future trends, which we expect to be an outgrowth of some of what we witnessed in 2020.
       
      The effects of the pandemic have been profound on how business is conducted. They include the change to working from home, virtual meetings, increased online shopping, the move from bigger brands to local suppliers, direct-to-consumer sales, drop shipping, and the growth of smaller online retailers (like our online store).  These trends are here to stay, even after Covid-19 is vanquished.  In the midst of these ongoing challenges, the good news is that the printing industry, and label printing in particular, have proven themselves resilient and flexible — willing and able to embrace change.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 12/21/20 4:30 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Resources, Digital Labels, Labels, Health and Beauty, Cosmetic Labels, Digital Printing, Four Color Process Labels, CBD Product Labels, Eco-Friendly

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      PIA MidAmerica Print Awards — Highlights, 2017 - 2020

      As we now enter the final quarter of 2020, SixB Labels looks back with satisfaction over the last four years of accolades received from the Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica, a regional division of the larger organization, Printing Industries of America (PIA), covering Texas, Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. The SixB Labels Family is pleased to be members in good standing with PIA. And we are just as happy to be the recipient of a number of custom label printing awards from this body, because there is no better compliment than respect from a jury of one's peers— the reward for our proud participation in the PIA.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 10/21/20 2:14 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Specialty Labels, Product Labels, Events, Digital Labels, Labels, Food Labels, Wine and Spirit Bottle Labels, Cosmetic Labels, Flexo, Awards, Print Awards, Pet Labels, Hotstamp Labels

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      Craft Beer By The Can: Three Important Elements to Know

      As a custom label manufacturer, SixB Labels makes a significant, ongoing effort to stay on top of industry trends. We have been producing labels for beverage industry clients for decades, and in the last few years we have observed a growing trend among beer craft brewers to switch from bottles to cans.
       
      Canned packaging is quite the trend, despite the fact that when many consumers think about craft beer, the typical image that comes to mind is of a table or a bar with drinkers raising long-necks to their smiling lips. Craft beer in bottles, especially those of dark amber or green glass, is iconic and a staple. Not only has craft beer been distinguished by its high quality and flavor profiles, but by its sparkling, eye-catching packaging.
       
      So it may come as a surprise to some that American craft beer in cans is becoming increasingly accepted by consumers, as well as a more common sight in breweries and stores. To better appreciate how this part of the beverage market has changed, it is helpful to know three things about how craft beer — an industry valued at $23.5 billion and growing fast — creates its niche in the beer marketplace.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 9/2/20 6:30 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Product Labels, Resources, Digital Labels, Labels, Four Color Process Labels

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      How To Find Hand Sanitizer ... Labels

      ESSENTIALS SERIES | We are kicking off this blog series on essential product labels, looking at how businesses are rising to the occasion of the COVID-19 health crisis offering products like hand sanitizers to fulfill those deemed "essential needs." Keeping in mind that during this unprecedented period in our history, SixB Labels has a special responsibility to stay open safely — with more information on our operations here in the blog post "We're Here For You." — particularly serving industries such as those in medical, healthcare and food & beverage.

      Facing a shortage of essential cleaning supplies we are seeing numerous entities forming, adding to, or even changing, their production lines to include hand sanitizer products. More and more operations are offering these sanitizers for free to the likes of municipalities, discounted prices and/or maintaining typical pre-high-demand price-points. SixB Labels has joined the effort from donation initiatives to prioritizing production on these essential hand sanitizer labels. This piece will focus on hand sanitizer labels in variations of design, technical specs and printing options.   

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 4/29/20 3:57 PM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Specialty Labels, Product Labels, Resources, Digital Labels, Labels, Business Labels, Heathy and Beauty, Hotstamp, Bottle Labels, Four Color Process Labels, Self-Promotion Labels, SixB Sourcing, Essentials

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      Why Is Working with SixB Labels So Important in a Trade War?

      Everyone who works in or buys from the printing industry knows that, like a variety of other businesses, printing is undergoing numerous and seismic changes. From rising demand for mass customization to the growth of digital printing to increased competition from other channels there’s a mix of positives and negatives in the industry. All the while, something unforeseen just a couple of years ago may influence the fortunes of the printing industry, and have a real impact on businesses: Tariffs. 

      This “T-word” has been a cause for concern for businesses and consumers alike, and we believe it is valuable to share more information about tariffs, by defining current events and forecasting what could happen in the near future. While SixB Labels is based in the Southwest our clients are national and we operate accordingly.

      Fortunately for our clients and their customers, sourcing at SixB Labels is done in such a way that the potential impact of most recent tariffs is negated. The tariffs on these imported goods do not affect our company, because we don’t use raw materials from China, so we do not look to see price increases in our supplies. All the while, in this blog we look at how generally trade tariffs impact printing.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 12/20/19 3:21 PM [fa icon="user"] Farzin Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Digital Labels, Business Labels, Die-Cut Labels, SixB Sourcing

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      What Are Custom Bottle Labels Nine Frequently Asked Questions?

      As Summer is winding down, a refreshing beverage tends to help some folks cool down, and if you're like us you wonder how the bottle label was made. Or maybe you are facing a new project and find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed?  When it comes to custom label projects, it's easy to feel that way, because there are just so many factors to consider!  While this is especially true in the world of Custom Bottle Labels, we at SixB Labels hope to simplify your labeling process and answer nine frequently asked questions below. And if you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to reach out!  

      Custom bottle labels have to suit bottles with a broad spectrum of sizes, shapes and materials. Some of the uses for custom bottle labels include:

      • Wine Bottle Labels
      • Water Bottle Labels
      • Cosmetic Bottle Labels
      • Craft Beer Bottle Labels
      • Oil Bottle Labels
      • Spirit Bottle Labels
      • Vinegar Bottle Labels

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 8/28/19 8:00 AM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Specialty Labels, Product Labels, Digital Labels, Labels, Bottle Labels, Hennessy Labels

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      Good Vapes Client Chat

      Client Chats Series — Talking with Erin Freeman from our client company, Good Vapes, a  supplier of hand-crafted e Liquids and vaping hardware, which gave her an opportunity to share her vision and passion for her company.  As she filled us in on its past, its current growth, and its prospects for the future, two important points emerged from her company story. These are the impact on her business of a fast-moving, ever-changing regulatory environment for her product lines, and the significant role that SixB Labels has played in the growth and success of her business.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 11/15/18 10:04 AM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Client Chats, Product Labels, Digital Labels, E-Liquid Bottle Labels, Vape Product Labels

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      A Look At Our 7 Cosmetic Labeling Requirements White Paper

      SixB Labels can offer many years of experience in the production of Cosmetic Labels.  Part of the expertise we have acquired in our years in the label printing industry lies in making clients aware of necessary labeling regulations in order to help them comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidelines, while simplifying the intricacies of clients’ Cosmetic Labels.  To further meet our goal of Simplifying Labeling for our clients, we have composed a white paper on the Food and Drug Administration's current requirements for cosmetic labeling.  

      In the United States, the packaging and labeling of cosmetic products has been regulated since 1938, when Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling (FP&L) Act.  The goal of these Acts was to protect consumers from cosmetics that contained harmful substances; bore labels that were false, misleading, or lacked required information; or sold in containers made or filled in a deceptive manner.  In this white paper, we offer you an overview of Cosmetic Labeling requirements.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 5/29/18 12:12 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Digital Labels, Labels, Special Shaped Labels

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      How to Comply With Proposed FDA Nutrition Labeling Requirements

      As part of SixB Labels' focus on Simplifying Labeling for our clients, we have developed a white paper on the proposed Food and Drug Administration nutrition label revisions that were supposed to go into effect this year. While the FDA has placed the revisions deadline on hold, we still believe the white paper is a valuable resource for food manufacturers to evaluate their labeling. 

      Most Americans surveyed have said that they use the nutrition facts label on food products to make better shopping choices.  As a result, the FDA has spent more than two years working on updated guidelines for food labels, meant to incorporate the latest information from nutrition science, in accordance with the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the newest Institute of Medicine recommendations.  The format changes should also make it easier for consumers to access this information, to help them make the right food choices for themselves and their families. 

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 3/27/18 12:38 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Digital Labels, Labels, Special Shaped Labels, Food Labels

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      Aspects of Digital Printing

      For the last couple of years, SixB Labels has been very excited about the capabilities of our newest print technology— color digital printing. This blog post will explain a little bit about why we have chosen the approach that we take to color digital label printing, based on ideas such as color theory, and go on to detail the advantages of certain techniques and printing devices to achieve the best results — the widest possible range of complex images, vibrant colors, and extremely high-definition printed digital labels.

      What is Color Theory? And How Does it Affect Digital Label Printing? 

      There are two different applications of color theory: additive and subtractive. Additive color (the color used with a computer monitor or TV screen) consists of red, green, and blue (RGB).  At lower values, a mix of these colors creates varying shades of grey. At maximum intensity, all three combined colors create a white image.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 2/2/18 3:26 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Digital Labels, Die-Cut Labels, Digital Printing

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