Labels and bands / JETDIELINE

Label sheet

Sheet with several identical labels in columns and rows; labels are kiss-cut, leaving the backing intact.

Template ID: label.sheet.layout
Construction: Labels and bands
Current template version: V1
Dieline preview version: V1

How the shape is constructed

The outer contour is the backing sheet. Each of the 24 cells has its own label panel and a closed kiss-cut line marked as score. These lines represent kiss-cutting: only the face stock is cut, leaving the backing intact. Top and left margins determine the first cell; right and bottom margins are minimum clearances.

How it is assembled

Have the sheet printed and kiss-cut; remove the matrix around the labels and peel the labels individually from the backing.

Material and grain direction

No fixed grain direction; check parallel to the body axis on curved bodies

Test fit, folding and closure on a sample made from the intended material. Confirm material thickness, grain direction and production steps with your printer.

What to consider for this construction

Label shape

Shape of the labels on the sheet: rectangle with corner radius, round or oval.

Label width

Width of a label (diameter for round labels); all columns, including gaps and margins, must fit on the sheet.

Label height

Height of a label; equal to the width for round labels. All rows, including gaps and margins, must fit on the sheet.

Label corner radius

Corner radius of rectangular labels; no more than half the shorter side.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the backing not cut through with the labels?

The sheet's outer edge is a cut contour; the individual labels are kiss-cuts. Export marks these closed lines as score; manufacturing validation recognises them as kiss-cuts. The manufacturer must coordinate cutting depth and material combination so that the face stock is cut and the backing remains intact.

Is this automatic imposition optimisation?

No. You set rows and columns, spacing and margins. The construction checks whether the selected labels fit on the sheet. It does not seek an economically optimal arrangement or change the grid automatically. The starting example contains 3 × 8, or 24 labels.

Why can a geometrically valid grid have print findings?

Labels may fit on the sheet while leaving too little space between them for printing to the edge. ART-007 checks spacing against twice the production profile's bleed. Change spacing, label dimensions or grid, then check construction and artwork again.