Need A Good Adhesive Suggestion

[Happyprinter]

I have a customer that wants me to print on labels that will adhere to a 7 mil plastic bag and not come off. All the samples I have can be peeled off pretty easily. Any suggestions? I can run them either offset or digital so can work with about any sheet size or roll.

[Happyprinter]

Also, the labels will be used outdoors.

[SHELBY]

So you own a Flexo??? are those not sticky enough? If you want to do it on a sheetfed have you tried Mohawk?

[jonprintz]

You will need a solvent acrylic adhesive on a film stock of some type. That type could be a vinyl or PET. Length of intended life outdoors is a factor.

One thing to remember when you are testing adhesives is that you need to apply them and then come back 24-48 hours and test them, not just peel them up immediately after application. Almost all pressure sensitive adhesives require this time period for full bond.

[saso777]

You can use some of Henkell products DURO-TAK maybe and always leve 2-3 days to check first when you try some new adhesive.

[StrikTenn913]

Hi happyprinter,

Here's a couple suggestions from the digital side - Mohawk's Bravo Pressure Sensitive products. We have permanent adhesive in either a viynl or polyester synthetic face stock that sounds like what you're looking for.

We'd be happy to answer any other questions for you.

Joe