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    Linerless Label Solutions by Fortoak Ltd⁠

    Innovative, Sustainable & High-Performance Linerless Labels.

    Fortoak Ltd supplies high-quality Linerless label solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver reliable adhesive performance across a wide range of industries.

    Available as both stock and fully custom printed solutions, our Linerless labels are manufactured to meet demanding production, logistics, retail, and food packaging requirements.

    Free Next Day Delivery on orders over £120

    Enjoy fast, reliable delivery—straight to your door without any extra fees!

    Customize Your Labels

    Design labels to fit your exact needs—size, design, and features, all your way.

    Competitive Pricing

    Top-quality products at unbeatable prices, keeping your costs low!

    What are Linerless Labels?

    Linerless labels are self-wound labels manufactured without a traditional release liner, helping businesses reduce material waste while increasing the number of labels per roll. This provides:

    • Reduced storage requirements
    • Fewer roll changes
    • Lower transport costs
    • Improved sustainability
    • Increased production efficiency

    Our Linerless Printer Maintenance Guide covers essential maintenance and troubleshooting tips for reliable printing.

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    Acrylic vs Hotmelt Adhesive for Linerless Labels

    Selecting the correct adhesive is critical to ensuring linerless labels perform effectively in their intended application.

    The two most common adhesive technologies used for linerless labels are acrylic and hotmelt, each offering distinct advantages.

    Acrylic Adhesive

    Acrylic adhesives are water-based and provide excellent long-term performance, clarity, and environmental resistance.

    Advantages

    • Excellent UV resistance
    • Good resistance to ageing and yellowing
    • Performs well in varying temperatures
    • Strong adhesion to clean, smooth surfaces
    • Good moisture and chemical resistance
    • Suitable for long-term label applications

    Typical Applications:

    • Retail pricing labels
    • Food packaging
    • Logistics and warehousing
    • Product identification labels
    • Pharmaceutical and healthcare labelling
    • Outdoor applications
    Considerations:
    • Slower initial tack compared to hotmelt
    • May require slightly longer dwell time to achieve full bond strength

    Hotmelt Adhesive

    Hotmelt adhesives are rubber-based and designed to provide immediate, aggressive adhesion.

    Advantages:

    • Very high initial tack (“grab”)
    • Excellent adhesion to difficult surfaces
    • Performs well on corrugated cardboard
    • Bonds quickly in automated application systems
    • Effective on recycled packaging materials
    • Good performance on rough and irregular surfaces

    Typical Applications:

    • Shipping and dispatch labels
    • E-commerce packaging
    • Warehouse logistics
    • Corrugated cartons
    • Frozen food packaging
    • High-speed print-and-apply systems
    Considerations:
    • Less UV resistant than acrylic
    • Can soften at higher temperatures
    • Generally shorter lifespan for long-term applications

    Find the Right Adhesive for Your Linerless Labels

    Recommended
    Adhesive
    Acrylic Hotmelt
    Retail weighing scales  
    Butcher & delicatessen labels  
    Fresh food packaging  
    Shipping cartons  
    Corrugated cases  
    Warehouse logistics  
    Long-term product identification  
    Chilled food products
    (specialist freezer-grade)
    High-speed print-and-apply  
    Outdoor exposure  
     

    For Digital Retail Scales, Butchers & Delicatessens

    For most retail weighing scale applications, acrylic adhesive is generally preferred because it offers:

    • Cleaner conversion for linerless rolls
    • Better resistance to oils and moisture found in food environments
    • Stable performance in refrigerated display cabinets
    • Reduced adhesive ooze during storage
    • Reliable adhesion to food packaging films and trays

    However, where labels are being applied to rough cardboard trays or recycled packaging materials, a hotmelt adhesive may provide superior immediate adhesion.

    Fortoak Linerless Label Solutions

    Fortoak Ltd can supply linerless labels with:

    • Acrylic adhesives

    • Hotmelt adhesives

    • 100% flood-coated adhesive patterns

    • Tram-line adhesive patterns

    • Stock and custom printed formats

    • SOLUTIONS TAILORED

      for retail scales, food production, logistics, warehousing, & industrial applications

    Adhesive Coating Options

    Fortoak linerless labels are available with specialist adhesive coating configurations to suit different application methods and environments. Available in both hotmelt and acrylic designed for your specific application.

    100% Flood Coated Adhesive

    Provides complete adhesive coverage across the full label surface for maximum adhesion performance.

    Ideal for:

    • Secure packaging applications
    • Industrial environments
    • Long-term adhesion requirements
    • Uneven surface applications

    Tram Line Adhesive Coating

    Adhesive is applied in precision strips (“tram lines”) to reduce adhesive bleed while maintaining strong label performance

    Ideal for:

    • High-speed application systems
    • Food packaging operations
    • Logistics & warehouse labelling
    • Clean removal applications

    Stock & Custom Printed Linerless Labels

    Fortoak offers:

    • Plain stock linerless labels
    • Custom printed linerless labels in up to 4 colours

    Our custom print capabilities allow businesses to create fully branded, high-performance label solutions tailored to operational requirements

     

    Benefits of Fortoak Linerless Labels

    • Sustainable Solution

      Eliminates release liner waste and reduces environmental impact.

    • Increased Productivity

      More labels per roll means fewer interruptions and reduced downtime.

    • Cost Efficient

      Lower storage, transport, and disposal costs compared with traditional label formats.

    • High Print Quality

      Excellent performance for barcodes branding, variable data, and compliance information.

    • Versatile Applications

      Suitable for retail, food production, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.

    Applications

    • Food packaging

    • Retail weigh-scale labelling

    • Butcher & delicatessen counter labels

    • Logistics & shipping

    • Warehouse management

    • Retail pricing

    • Product identification

    • Dispatch labels

    • Compliance & traceability systems

    Why Choose
    Fortoak Ltd⁠

    Over 40 years of
    industry expertise
    UK manufacturing &
    distribution
    Fast nationwide
    delivery
    Flexible order
    volumes
    Bespoke print
    solutions
    Dedicated customer
    support
    Fortoak works closely with customers to develop reliable linerless labelling solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.

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    Looking for stock linerless labels or a fully bespoke printed solution with specialist adhesive coatings?

    Contact Fortoak Ltd⁠ today to discuss your requirements, request samples, or receive a competitive quotation.

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    FAQs

    Do Linerless labels help reduce operational costs?

    Yes. Linerless labels allow more labels per roll, reducing roll changes, storage space and material waste, helping improve operational efficiency.

    Can Linerless labels be used for food packaging and takeaway applications?

    Yes. Our Linerless labels are commonly used for food packaging, takeaway orders, delivery labelling and grab-and-go retail applications.

    Do you offer different sizes and specifications for Linerless labels?

    Yes. We supply Linerless labels in multiple sizes and specifications, with custom options available depending on your requirements.

    Can you provide bulk orders and fast delivery for linerless labels?

    Yes. We hold large stock availability across popular Linerless label products, allowing us to fulfil everything from small orders to pallet quantities with fast UK delivery.

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