Hot Fill Labels that Won’t Wrinkle, Bubble, or Flag
Known to extend the shelf life of food products up to 6 or 12 months, hot filling sterilizes the inner surface of a container and its lid. It is an inexpensive and conventional filling method that is often used simply because it is easier to pour hot liquids than cold solutions. As hot air is expelled from a container and a seal is applied, a vacuum is created inside the container. Usually the container has to be cooled down with a shower or steam once it is filled. Certain foods or drinks such as fruit juices need to be quick chilled to retain taste and vitamin content.
You may be familiar with the canning process where glass jars are sterilized in hot water, filled with fruits or vegetables and then vacuum-sealed for long-term storage to get you through the long winter months. In modern mass production processes, glass is still used, but so are plastic containers which are less prone to breakage, lighter weight and less expensive.

The face stock of the label is also important. For some producers, paper labels are appealing because they are economical. We have a couple great choices with excellent all-temperature adhesive—Matte Paper or Semi-Gloss Paper.
If you are labeling contoured or textured containers, you may find that plastic labels work better since they are made of more conformable polypropylene or polyethylene. Plastic labels have a certain amount of “slip” to adjust to a container’s changing size as it expands and contracts during the filling process. They also handle a wider range of temperatures and antibacterial cleaning systems. We offer both White Plastic and Clear Plastic Films suitable for most hot or warm fill processes.
We provide free samples to test so you can thoroughly evaluate our labels throughout your entire packaging process. Simply contact The Label Experts to get started.