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Roaring into WestPack 2020

As we enter the 20s of the 21st Century it will be interesting to see how spectacular the decade will truly be. The SixB Labels family is optimistic about what the new year and decade will bring. Trade shows have their own "roaring" natures and for being one of the largest annual packaging events, WestPack Anaheim is no exception. This is why we are happy to exhibit in Booth 5152 from February 11-13, 2020 at the Convention Center. We invite you to join us, and if by any chance you won't be in Southern California on these dates, ask you to stay tuned for some offers we will also make available to you, our blog readers!

While you continue to read our post, let us first go through this Checklist to get you ready for the show!

SixB Labels WestPack 2020 Checklist

Register For The Show — Visit registration site here and use code “SPECIAL” to receive your complimentary WestPack Expo pass and/or 20% off a conference pass!
Schedule a 20-minute Consultation with the SixB Team — Make more use of your time during the WestPack trade show where you’ll have a dedicated time to talk about your product and goals. Click here to schedule your meeting!
Bring Specs and Thoughts — to our Booth 5152 at WestPack Anaheim and get ahead of your next labeling project!

[fa icon="clock-o"] 1/31/20 1:57 AM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Events, Barcodes, Labels

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

Some good news for companies and consumers looking to use eco-friendly materials in print production — Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper and environmentally responsible water-based inks have become readily available and economically viable! In this post, we will look at both the benefits of using water-based instead of solvent-based inks in label printing, and the benefits of choosing FSC-certified paper over conventional paper.

[fa icon="clock-o"] 4/11/19 3:35 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Labels, Stock Inks

In this blog post, we’re going to look at what makes a good logo design to help you get everything right before you go to print your labels. Here at SixB Labels, using my college degrees in graphic design as well as print engineering, I’ve printed more product labels in nearly four decades than you probably could imagine. In that process, I have learned more than a little about what makes a successful logo design, and what the perfect logo should look like.

Easily Recognizable Logos

[fa icon="clock-o"] 1/31/19 6:21 PM [fa icon="user"] Fari Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Labels, Art Guidelines

Folks have been talking about the death of trade shows for decades and yet they are still going strong. At SixB Labels we like to put the morbidity to the side and make ourselves available for more start-ups, as well as small businesses and global companies, and are going back to one of the largest annual packaging events, WestPack Anaheim, exhibiting in Booth 5154 from February 5-7, 2019 at the Convention Center.

Our focus for the 2019 WestPack trade show is essentially to be available for those businesses starting up and/or in a transition phase, unsure what their next step is, who could use some inspiration for their labeling operations, as well as for those businesses whose programs are established and open to another provider path. In all scenarios, we are available to be the labeling source for businesses' labeling operations, regardless of their company size or prospective order volume.

[fa icon="clock-o"] 1/22/19 5:18 PM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Events, Barcodes, Labels

Have you heard the phrase, "Outdoor Label" or "Outdoor Decal" and wondered what that meant beyond the literal meaning? As you might have already considered, labels are used in many environments, and SixB Labels provides custom products designed for the various needs of extreme indoor and outdoor situations. Our variety of labeling solutions meets the requirements of business, industry, and private consumers. This post provides more in-depth information on labels and decals for outside use.

[fa icon="clock-o"] 10/24/18 4:35 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Labels, Vinyl Labels, Outdoor Decals, Static Cling Outdoor Labels, Parking Decals

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

According to Merriam-Webster, "a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description" and " written or printed matter accompanying an article to furnish identification or other information" are just a couple of definitions for the word "label." But SixB Labels takes those definitions steps further, to identify multiple ways those in a variety of industries, from Food and Beverage, to Health and Beauty, Automotive, Luxury, Technology, and beyond, could utilize our business to produce their labeling program. Here are basic and then deep dive looks at 7 Ways to Label With SixB.*

Blank and Foil-Stamped Labels for Inkjet Printers, such as the Epson C3500 and C7500
Blank Labels for Sheet-Fed Inkjet or Laser Printers
Digital, Flexo-Printed, Foil Stamped and Embossed Labels, in Rolls or Sheets, Line or Process Work
Labels For Single Color Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal Printers
Combinations of Digital, Flexo, Foil Stamped and Thermal Transfer Printed Labels
Producing Digitally Printed Labels In Your Custom Set-up Until Ready To Purchase Applicable Products
"Labeling Add-Ons," Such As Applicators, Dispensers and PremiumWax/Resin Ribbons

*Note: Many, if not a majority, of our Labels are available in various Sizes, Shapes, Materials and Adhesives.

[fa icon="clock-o"] 5/3/18 11:42 AM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Labels, Hotstamp, Flexo, Digital Printing, Foil Stamped, Embossed

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

Anytime someone asks my father what SixB Labels’ minimum order quantity requirement is, he simply responds, “One.” Now he, Fari Bakhshian, SixB Labels Vice President, is being completely genuine with this statement, believing projects with smaller quantities shouldn’t have barriers to high quality design and functionality. Of course the cost of one label could be the same as 100 labels; and if you really don’t want the other 99, we won’t ship them to you.

If past years are any indication, this will probably be the No. 1 judgement question we will be asked during one of the largest annual packaging trade shows, WestPack, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth 5474, February 6-8, 2018.

[fa icon="clock-o"] 1/23/18 4:46 PM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Events, Barcodes, Labels

Roaring into WestPack 2020

SixB Labels WestPack 2020 Checklist

What Are Custom Bottle Labels Nine Frequently Asked Questions?

Why Print Your Labels With FSC-Certified Paper and Water-Based Inks?

What Makes A Good Logo Design?

WestPack Anaheim 2019

What Is An Outdoor Label?

A Look At Our 7 Cosmetic Labeling Requirements White Paper

7 Ways To Label With SixB

How to Comply With Proposed FDA Nutrition Labeling Requirements

WestPack 2018 — What You Want

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