Linerless Labels: The Sustainable Revolution Reshaping the Label Industry

Introduction: What Are Linerless Labels?

A linerless label is exactly what it sounds like: a pressure-sensitive label that comes without the silicone-coated backing paper—the "liner"—that traditional labels require. Instead, the adhesive is covered by a release coating applied directly to the front side of the label face material, allowing the roll to unwind cleanly without a separate carrier.

This seemingly simple structural change eliminates approximately 40-50% of the total material weight of a traditional label construction. But the implications go far beyond material savings.