Bottle Water Label Printing

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is an outstanding material for water bottle labels due to its excellent resistance to moisture and durability. PET maintains its form in various conditions, from the cool dampness of a refrigerator to the warmth of outdoor activities. This resilience ensures that the label adheres smoothly without wrinkling or peeling off.

Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) is another popular choice due to its excellent moisture resistance and durability. Just like PET, it won’t wrinkle or shrink when exposed to water, and comes in clear, white, and metallic options.

Applying protective coatings such as lamination and UV varnish can aid with water resistance and durability.

Blue Label can print water bottles labels in a wide range of sizes and a variety of shapes. Standard sizes for water bottles are typically 8 oz., 12 oz., 16.9 oz., and 20 oz., but water can also come in 1.5 liter and 2 liter containers.

We provide everything from custom bottle labels to personalized labels for special events, as well as custom stickers to add branding or special information.

Yes, and it is one of the most popular choices for water. We print on clear BOPP so the label almost disappears on the bottle, which gives you the clean, premium look you see on a lot of spring and mineral water brands. We can add a layer of white ink behind your logo and text so they stay crisp and readable against the water. It is a simple way to look high-end without a busy full-wrap design.

Bottled water is regulated by the FDA as a packaged food, so your label needs to cover a few required pieces: the product name, the net amount in the bottle, a source or ingredient statement, and the name and address of your company.

Depending on your product, you may also need a Nutrition Facts panel, though water with no added nutrients can qualify for an FDA exemption. The specifics depend on what you are bottling and any minerals or flavors you add, so it is worth confirming the current rules with the FDA or your regulatory consultant before you print.

On our end, we print your artwork exactly as you approve it, and our team will flag anything in the file that looks off, but signing off that your label meets FDA requirements is your call.

Professional printing offers several advantages over printing at home, including the selection of waterproof materials and water-resistant labels that ensure durability. Professional labels are printed on a liner for easy application, use high-quality printing techniques for a wide range of colors, and are enhanced with a protective coating to maintain their quality in any environment.

We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options. 

Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF.  You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.

Before printing your custom water bottle labels, we will provide a digital proof via email for your approval. This allows you to review your label, confirming details like positioning, color accuracy, text legibility, and more, prior to full production. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction through this streamlined proofing process.

While Blue Label Packaging does not directly offer label design services, we do have resources to help with your custom label design needs. We maintain a directory of Blue Label Approved designers who specialize in label design and understand the unique requirements and technical details involved. We also showcase a gallery of label designs for inspiration.

Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your beer labels. We use advanced CMYK printing to produce an extensive gamut of colors. For designs requiring an expanded range, we also print using WOVG ink sets which add white, orange, violet and green.

Our top-of-the-line color management program and processes ensure we hit the correct hues, tints and shades. We color calibrate and profile all of our presses so your unique color palettes and gradations print true to your vision.