Hey all! So I have a label question for shrink sleeves. I never really thought the hardest part of my adventure would be finding a cost effective way of applying shrink sleeves. Anyone here have any experience with steam or convection tunnels? I'm literally working out of my garage. I cant seem to find any contract labeling factory's in my state (indiana). Any guidance or shared experiences would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Not being involved in the business to know terminology, I assume that you are talking about canning sleeves. There is a mobile canning service that operates here in Michigan, and I'm pretty sure that I've read that they also get into northern Indiana (if that may be where you are located). I don't know the company's name though.
Is it some sort of plasticized label sleeve that's slipped over a can and shrunk to fit by applying heat; something similar to heat-shrink for covering electrical connections?
Mothergoose, that sounds like that might work for me! I'll look them up! Riptorn, I dont know the exact science. But you hit the nail on the head. I want the entire bottle to be covered in artwork.
Web search for "shrink wrap for cans". First hit that's not an advertisement is: https://www.tripack.net/home/shrink-labeling-aluminum-cans
Check with Transient Artisan Ale in Bridgman, Michigan. They can some of their beers but they are small enough that I doubt they have their own machinery and probably use the mobile service.
