Sheet Labels
Flat sheets for hand application and small runs.
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Linen texture with varnish
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Textured & Specialty Papers
Linen, felt, laid and estate papers for wine, spirits, candles, cosmetics and premium food. Texture you can feel, with foil, embossing and varnish to match.
- Linen, felt, laid, cotton and estate textures in white, cream and natural tones
- Pairs with hot foil, embossing and spot varnish for premium ranges
- Wet-strength grades for chilled wine, beer and beverage
- On rolls for machine application or sheets for hand application
The quotation states the exact grade, gauge, adhesive and liner for your application.
Variants
Linen · Felt · Laid · Estate · Kraft
Best for
Wine, spirits, candles, cosmetics
Resists
Dry handling · wet-strength optional
Conformability
Flat and gentle curves
Print & finish
Foil · Emboss · Varnish
A surface you can recognise
Let the stock carry the character.
Fine linen, dramatic grain and flecked papers offer different kinds of texture. Compare them in your hand and at the final label size before deciding how much print or embellishment to add.
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Fine and restrained
Linen and fine wine-paper textures give small packaging a quieter tactile detail. Keep fine lettering clear of the busiest grain.
Explore this option →02Bold and organic
Leather-style, cork-style and tree-like textures create a more visible surface. Compare the grain and appearance on a printed example.
Explore this option →03Texture plus a highlight
Foil and embossed details can sit against the paper grain. Distinguish texture already in the stock from relief added to the artwork.
Explore this option →Textured paper, in the archive
Request samples Deckle, cotton, linen and felt.
The sheet is the first impression: grain, weight and the way it takes pressure.
Sample constructions from the CIR LABEL atelier archive; designs are examples, not customer projects.
Variants
Textures and tones
Choose by the feel in hand and how the brand should read against the texture.
Linen & felt
Woven or soft-felt textures in white and cream. Classic for wine, spirits and candles; softens fine detail slightly.
Estate & laid
Smooth premium papers with a subtle laid pattern or cotton feel. Take foil and embossing cleanly; wet-strength grades available.
Kraft & natural
Unbleached fibre for a natural, craft look. Works with varnish, foil and white ink; colour prints darker.
Properties
How textured paper behaves
Where the material is strong, and where another face stock is the better choice.
MoistureLow · wet-strength grades better
Oils & greaseLow
Tear resistanceModerate
ConformabilityFlat and gentle curves
Outdoor / UVIndoor only
PrintabilityVery good · texture softens detail
Indicative ratings for comparing face stock families. Exact values are on the technical data sheet of the grade we quote.
Limits to plan around
- Texture softens fine detail and small type: keep type sizes generous and request a proof on the stock.
- Absorbs moisture: specify a wet-strength grade for ice buckets, chilled beverage and condensation.
- Not for oily, washed or outdoor use; compare BOPP or PET with a textured look from lamination.
- Foil and embossing need their own artwork layers and tooling; plan them with the first order.
Grades & data
Grades and technical data
Use the quotation to identify the complete construction. These are the details to confirm for the material you select.
Face stock identityIdentify the exact paper, colour, grain, weight or thickness. Compare the blank stock and a printed example; texture names do not establish fibre content.
Adhesive, liner and formatRecord the adhesive reference, liner, application conditions and roll or sheet requirements. Trial the selected bond on the actual package.
Evidence for the intended useRequest available technical information for the quoted grade. Define any moisture, cleaning, temperature or removal checks with the sample and acceptance criteria.
Adhesives & liners
All adhesives Adhesives and liners for textured paper
The face stock is only half the label. The adhesive is matched to your surface and conditions; the liner to how the labels are applied.
| Permanent | General purpose bond on glass, coated paperboard and tins.The default for premium packaging labels indoors. |
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| Wet-strength permanent | For wine, beer and beverage labels that meet ice buckets and condensation.Specified together with a wet-strength paper grade. |
| Removable | For gift packaging and reusable containers.Textured paper can tear if removed roughly; confirm on your surface. |
| High-tack | Extra grip on frosted, coated or lightly textured glass and tins.Candle jars, frosted bottles, coated tins. |
Liners: glassine paper for rolls and sheets. Textured papers are supplied on rolls for machine application or on sheets for hand application.
Applications
All industries Where textured paper is the right choice
Typical uses across the industries we serve.
Artwork
Artwork and print notes for textured paper
What to prepare so the material prints and cuts the way you expect.
Keep type generousTexture softens small type and fine lines. Use larger sizes and heavier weights than on coated stock.
Foil layerSupply foil areas as a separate layer; hot foil sits well on textured papers.
Emboss layerSupply embossed areas as a separate layer; tooling is made per design.
Colour on cream and kraftThe base tone shifts colour; request a proof on the chosen stock before production.
Related
All materials Other face stocks
Paper
Coated, uncoated and kraft papers for dry indoor use.
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BOPP
White, clear or metallised film for bottles and moisture.
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PET
Dimensionally stable film for durable applications.
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Finishes
Foil, embossing, spot UV and lamination.
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All custom labels
FAQ
See All FAQs Questions about textured paper
Which texture for a wine label?
Estate and laid papers for a classic look that takes foil and embossing; linen or felt for a softer, tactile feel. Wet-strength grades are standard for wine.
Will a textured paper survive an ice bucket?
With a wet-strength grade and matching adhesive, yes. Standard textured papers soften and lift when wet.
Can textured paper be machine applied?
Yes, on rolls with the roll specification set for your applicator. Very heavy textures may need a slower line speed; tell us the machine.
Does foil work on textured paper?
Yes. Hot foil sits well on linen, felt and estate papers; deep textures can show through large foil areas, which is part of the look.
Explore the details
All label constructions →Label options to compare.
Review the photographs, finishing options and sample checks for these constructions.
