In Mold Label for Food Containers: Yogurt Cups, Biscuit Boxes, Lunch Boxes and More
Short answer: an in mold label (IML) is a pre-printed label placed in the mould before injection, so it fuses with the plastic container and needs no labelling afterwards. ULIKE's In Mold Label For Food Container range covers 9 product types, from yogurt and ice cream cups to biscuit boxes and fast food lunch boxes.
What Is an In Mold Label?
With IML, the pre-printed label is put into the mould and the container is moulded around it, so the label and the plastic become one piece. The steps are design and printing, label placement, injection moulding, and cooling and demoulding. ULIKE has been in printing since 1995 and runs two 14-colour and two 12-colour gravure printing lines. For background reading see The Journey of In Mold Label.
Why Food Packaging Brands Use IML
| Strong adhesion | The label is part of the container wall. |
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| Durability | Wear, scratch, weather and chemical resistant; suitable for frozen and room-temperature use. |
| No post-labelling | Saves a separate labelling step and cost. |
| Brand look | Consistent appearance and flexible design that supports brand image. |
| Anti-counterfeiting | Anti-fake features can be added. |
| Recycling | The label and plastic can be recycled together. |
ULIKE In Mold Label Range for Food Containers
In Mold Label For Yogurt Ice Cream Cups
In Mold Label For Biscuit Box
In Mold Label For Coffee Pudding Cups
In Mold Label For Milky Cups
In Mold Label For Fast Food Box Container
In Mold Label For Fast Food Lunch Box
In Mold Label For Plastic Fruit Basket
In Mold Label For Pop Corn Cups
In Mold Label For Bowl Dish Spoon
Product tags on the yogurt cup page reference 125 ml, 200 ml and 250 ml cups, pudding cups, canned fruit and transparent meat boxes. Not food? See labels for plastic buckets and household products.
What Your Factory Needs Before Starting
- Mould – fitted with a label fixing device.
- Injection equipment – high-precision injection moulding machine.
- Label placement – an automated label loading system; see ULIKE in mold labelling machines and robots.
- Design – consider the mould structure; choose suitable label material and ink.
- Process control – control injection parameters strictly and maintain moulds and equipment regularly.
Want a PET-based decoration route instead? Compare with heat transfer film.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an in mold label work?
A pre-printed label is placed in the mould, the plastic is injected around it, and after cooling the label and container are one piece.
Which food containers can use IML?
ULIKE offers in mold labels for yogurt and ice cream cups, biscuit boxes, coffee and pudding cups, milky cups, fast food boxes and lunch boxes, fruit baskets, popcorn cups and bowls, dishes and spoons.
What equipment is needed for IML?
A mould with a label fixing device, a high-precision injection moulding machine and an automated label loading system.
Can the label and container be recycled together?
Yes. The product page states that the label and the plastic can be recycled together.
Get Your In Mold Label Quote
Tell us the container type, volume and design. We will send label options and a quotation.
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