Blister packs are used for packaging medicines, toys, and many other small consumer goods. They usually provide a barrier against the environment and a certain degree of tamper resistance to the product. These unique packaging solutions can be transported easily and are quite convenient for the end consumer. A blister pack not just effectively secures the product but also showcases the product information. Manufacturers can also incorporate different security features like holography, digital product authentication, etc. in them. A blister pack can be customized as per the requirement of the consumer.

The packs can be incorporated with different kinds of security features. These features help in product authentication and prevent counterfeiting, adulteration, and tampering. The product supply chain involves different stages and many complex processes. Dues to this, it is highly important to make the product and the inventory secure. Pharma manufacturers have to stay extra cautious regarding their products. For this, they can include a range of security elements in the product packaging. A blister pack can include different kinds of holographic and digital product authentication features.

Of late, manufacturers are using a holographic strip on blister packs. This is to ensure that your end consumer receives only genuine goods. The holographic strip is affixed to the PVC side of the blister packs. It allows easy identification of the genuine products. Moreover, manufacturers can also use digital authentication features along with the holographic strip to make the packaging more secure.

Holostik provides customized holographic stickers/strip for blister packs. This feature gives them a unique identity on the shelf. Our holographic strips are made with high-quality raw materials and include a wide range of holographic security features. We are certified by prestigious institutions like ISO, DSIR, CRISIL, etc. which give us an edge over others.

To know more about our holographic strips, connect us with @LinkedIn for blister packs call us on +91–9905124124 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com.

Pharma labels showcase information related to the contents of the products, manufacturing details and other important data. These labels also help in branding & product authentication. With the introduction of bar codes, pharma labels have moved a step ahead and are used for a range of supply chain management solutions. In this blog, we have discussed three important points which you should consider before choosing pharma labels for your products.

1. Security features in labels

While looking for labels for your pharma products always check for the security features. Such features can include guilloche patterns, security inks, holography, tamper evidence, digital authentication etc. A combination of different security features make the labels foolproof against duplication. Pharma labels with high security features cannot be copied by forgers and counterfeiters.

2. GS1 track and trace functionality

The Indian government has made track and trace solutions mandatory for all pharmaceutical export shipments which should be in compliance with GS1 standards. This is to ensure the authenticity of the drugs exported to different parts of the world. The government is also planning to implement 2D bar code-based track and trace functionality for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) imported to India. Therefore, we recommend you to check that your label supplier is providing GS1 track and trace functionality. This is very important, keeping in mind the government’s new regulations to prevent the sale of spurious drugs.

3. Durability of the label

Before choosing a label for your product, you must do a product sampling. This will ensure that you get only high-quality packaging labels. Only such labels can withstand the harsh conditions of the supply chain. A durable label effectively showcases product information and also helps in boosting the brand image.

Holostik is a leading player in catering tailor-made pharma labels. Our labels are made with high-quality raw materials, adhesives, inks etc. To make the labels highly secure we incorporate different security features as per the needs of the consumer. With the use of digital product authentication, we can also implement a range of supply chain management solutions.

To know more about our pharma labels, connect with us @twitter you can call us on +91–9905124124 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com.

Most of the bottled products require shrink sleeve labels for branding and security. As a manufacturer you might also require shrink labels for your products. With so many label suppliers available in the market, the challenge to select the best can lead you to make mistakes. Here are the four common ones which you should avoid at all costs.

1. Skipping the sampling process

While choosing a shrink label manufacturer your procurement manager might skip the sampling process. This can be disastrous for your company as you might get poor quality labels. Such labels can easily tear apart or get damaged in the supply chain. Skipping the sampling process for labels can also affect your brand identity. Poor quality labels are big no for your brand as they bring down your image in the market and weakens your customer’s trust.

As packaging experts, we always advise to do the sampling of the products you are interested in. This ensures that you receive only great quality products at affordable prices.

2. Not visiting the manufacturing site in-person

You can have the best experience of the product and the manufacturing process by personally visiting the manufacturing site. You can touch and feel the raw materials, adhesives and other materials used for making labels. This can give you enough understanding of the product quality and the standards utilised in manufacturing.

We always recommend you to visit the manufacturing facility before making the deal. Visiting the site will instil confidence in you and make you aware about the quality of the shrink labels.

3. Compromising quality for cost

It’s a fact that costs play a very important role in the healthy functioning of your company. The costs incurred on buying packaging solutions for your goods can impact your profits. However, there are instances when you just care about the costs and may choose a low-quality product. This compromise can give you a big setback. A poor-quality packaging product can never benefit you.

We recommend you to stay away from a packaging solution that is too costly or too cheap. Try to go for a solution that is of high quality and comes at an affordable cost. A thorough research of the market and product sampling will definitely help you in this.

4. Overlooking the durability factor

You can make a big mistake if you are overlooking the durability of security labels. A low–grade label cannot withstand the harsh conditions of the supply chain and can get damaged easily. Many procurement managers overlook the durability factor in packaging and later suffer from huge monetary losses. We always advice to check for the durability of labels before making the final deal.

Holostik is a leading player in providing customised shrink sleeves to different industries. To know more about our shrink sleeve labels, connect with us @facebook call us on +91–9905-124-124 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com.

Holographic tapes are used in different industries for product packaging. Despite being thin, these tapes have a high strength to endure the harsh effects of the supply chain. In this blog, we highlight the 3 industrial uses of holographic tapes

1. Package protection

Holographic tapes are used to seal and wrap the packages. They offer strength and durability to primary packaging. Due to their strong material and adhesive strength, packaging tapes are being used rampantly in different industries for sealing cartons, packs and bundles. The presence of holography makes these tapes invincible against counterfeiting.

2. Tamper evidence

Holographic tapes can also include tamper-evident features. This includes tamper text evidence, security cuts etc. Such tapes prevent counterfeiting, adulteration or tampering of your products. They instantly hint towards any possible attempt of tampering. Tamper proof labels or Tamper evident tapes are generally used in pharmaceutical, agriculture, automobile and FMCG industries. These tapes can be customized as per your specific requirements.

3. Brand aesthetics

Packaging tapes can add value to the design and aesthetics of the product packaging. Holographic tapes are available in different colours. Their glitter effect instantly catches the attention of consumer. Due to these properties, holographic tapes are used for gift wrapping and decoration.

Holostik holographic self-adhesive tapes come in a variety of colors and design patterns. Perfect for decorative packaging, the tapes come with removable backing liner making them super simple to cut shapes from and trim to size.

The high security tapes are tamper-evident and leave customizable tamper-text when the pattern release seal is opened (such as ‘VOID’, ‘ORIGINAL’, ‘CANCELED’, ‘OPENED’, et cetera). They also come with covert laser-readable (CLR) security features for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection services and can be applied on blisters, plastic packing and paper labels.

Holostik provides customised holographic tapes. To know more about our holographic tapes, connect with us @facebook call us on +91–9950-124-124 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com

Security labels are important packaging products used in different industries. Labels help to create product and brand identity. However, product labels also play an important role in increasing your profits. In this blog we have discussed three ways security labels help you to increase profits manifold.

1. Prevent duplication of your products

A high-security labels cannot be copied easily and thus is an ideal product against duplication. Forgers and counterfeiters cannot breach the security of your product if it is secured with the right security label. Some of the high-tech security features in a label can include holography, security inks, guilloche patterns, covert images, digital product authentication, etc. A high-security label effectively checks duplication, and this prevents losses and boosts your company’s profits.

2. Empower your consumers

Security labels help the consumer to instantly verify the genuineness of the product. Due to instant verification, the consumer feels empowered and this makes him a loyal customer of your brand. No wonder, the growing number of loyal consumers guarantees growth in your profits. Besides this, product labels also enable you to offer loyalty points and schemes which increase consumer retention and repetitive sales.

3. Limit inventory wastage

Quite often you are not able to determine your unsold inventory due to complex supply chain. This can lead to monetary losses and you may not be able to reap enough profits. However, security labels with digital supply chain solution lets you monitor the status of inventory at each stage of the supply chain. A comprehensive outlook of the supply chain allows you to easily measure the unsold inventory. From this, you can strategize your production for more profits without wasting your resources.

Holostik is leader in providing security labels to different industries. Our wide range of security labels can be customized as per your specific needs. We use high-quality raw material, holography, security inks, patterns and digital product authentication features in our labels.

To know more about our security labels, for more details visit our website, Youtube channel or call us on +91–9905-124-124 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com.

Holographic foil stamping is used for product aesthetics and brand protection. Foil stamping is used in product packaging, greeting cards, letterheads, book covers, business cards, wedding invitations, and so on. Holographic foil stamping can be customized as per your business needs. Here are three ways in which we can customize stamping foils.

1. On the basis of color

We offer holographic foil stamping in different colors. This customization lets you to choose from a variety and align them with your brand image. No wonder, a perfect choice of colors in foils allows you to redefine your product and brand.

2. On the basis of pattern

Our stamping foils can incorporate a wide variety of security features, patterns, designs, and shapes. A customized pattern gives a unique identity to your product packaging and prevents counterfeiting. Our unique patterns and shapes cannot be copied by counterfeiters and thus ensure high product security. Moreover, the holographic features also add depth to the pattern design incorporated in the foil.

3. Custom branding

We also provide custom branding in our stamping foils. This can include your logos, company name, typography, etc. Besides boosting brand image, it helps in creating a recall value for your products.

Holostik is a leading supplier of customized hot stamping foils. Our hot stamping foils are being used on credit cards, documents, id cards, etc. Having been recognized by organizations like Indian Bank’s Association for security printing we have many respected organizations as our clients. We have the latest ISO certifications and state of the art manufacturing facilities which helps us to create new benchmarks in the field of brand protection.

To know more about our hot stamping foils, Feel Free to visit our website, twitter or call us on +91–785-785-7000 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com.

Holographic films are used for packaging, lamination, gift wrapping, and many other purposes. The films are highly aesthetic and offer security to the product. The films are used in different industries due to their flexibility and customization. As a manufacturer, you might also require these films for your product packaging. To make you aware of holographic films we have explained three interesting facts about them in this blog.

1. Can be laminated with different types of materials

Holographic films can be laminated with different types of materials. This combination leads to the development of unique packaging solutions. For example, the films can be laminated with sealable films to make flexible bags. In addition, the films can also be laminated with paper to make gift boxes or bags. Holographic films can also be coated with special adhesives to make hot stamping foils. Likewise, the films can be laminated with many other materials to develop out of the box packaging products.

2. Can be used to create pressure-sensitive labels

Holographic films can be used to make pressure-sensitive labels. Such labels are used in our everyday lives and just require the pressure of fingers or hands for application. For making these labels, the metalized surface of the holographic film is coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive along with release liner. This film is further cut into labels of specific shapes and sizes with the help of die.

3. Can be chopped into glitter for holographic effect

Holographic films have a unique property to diffract light. The films can be chopped into glitter or powder, which can be further applied to packaging products and materials to give a unique visual effect. This helps to leverage brand value and make the product more appealing to your end consumers.

Holostik provides customized holographic films available in both PET (polyethylene terephthalate) (minimum thickness 12 microns) and BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) (minimum thickness 20 microns). To know more about our holographic films, call us on +91–785-785-7000 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com

In-mould labels are one of the most durable packaging products used in many industries. You can also need in-mould labels for your products but, there are some qualities which you should highly consider before choosing them. In this blog, we have explained the 5 qualities which you should look for in IML.

1.Durability

There are times when you are worried about the condition of your product packaging in the supply chain. No wonder, poor quality of packaging can get easily damaged due to moisture, extreme temperatures, abrasion and other forms of wear and tear. In order to ensure durability, in mould labels should be made with high-quality raw materials utilizing the highest standards of manufacturing.

2.High-quality raw material

You should always check for certain points while ensuring that the in-mould labels are made of high-quality raw materials. A good quality in-mould label is made of BOPP. It should also be recyclable in order to comply with environmental norms. You should also check that IML have a thickness of 80 to 105 microns.

3.Application on different types of substrates

You should check that in-mould labels can be applied to different types of substrates. As a manufacturer, you can have many product lines and corresponding packaging for the same. Therefore, you should always select an in-mould label that can be applied on different materials.

4.Highly customizable for branding

A high-quality in-mould label should be customizable. This means that the label can incorporate unique designs, security label features, vivid colors and typography for enhancing your brand value.

5.Extended life span

You should always choose an in-mould that has an extended life cycle. This means that the label has a life cycle equivalent to that of product packaging. So when the primary product packaging gets damaged then the label will also be damaged.

Holostik is an leader in providing high-quality in-mould labels to different industries. To know more about our in-mould labels, Connect with us @facebook call us on +91–785-785-7000 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com

Shrink sleeve labels are effective packaging solutions for bottled products. They are highly aesthetic and can fit easily on any shape and size of the packaging. However, due to a large number of packaging labels available in the market, you can get confused regarding the same. Therefore, in this blog, we have explained four compelling reasons to choose shrink sleeve labels for your bottled products.

1. Can be applied to products of different materials

Shrink sleeve labels can be applied easily on materials made of plastic, glass or metal. This unique quality of shrink sleeves makes them stand apart from other forms of packaging. So, if you are into the manufacturing of products with a wide variety of materials, then shrink sleeves can be your best choice of label packaging.

2. Can fit seamlessly on different shapes and sizes of products

You can face a lot of challenges while choosing the right packaging solution for your products. Generic product labels have to be customized as per your needs and this can increase your packaging costs. However, shrink sleeve labels have the unique property to fit seamlessly as per the shape and size of the packaging.

3. Allows 360-degree surface area for branding

Unlike product labels, shrink sleeves can showcase the product information and branding in a 360-degree format. Your product’s packaging is meant to grab maximum eyeballs and shrink sleeves are the best solutions in this regard.

4. The material of shrink sleeve is damage resistant

Most generic paper labels cannot withstand moisture, temperature, leaks, and spillage. But, shrink sleeves are the most effective packaging labels against these factors. Shrink sleeve labels are made with high-quality materials that can survive in the harsh environment of the supply chain.

Holostik is a frontrunner in providing customized shrink sleeve labels to different industries. To know more about shrink sleeve labels, connect at our LinkedIn or call us on +91–785-785-7000 or drop us a mail at connect@holostik.com

Tamper–evident holograms are becoming more popular in different industries owing to the rising demand for security features in primary and secondary product packaging. Often used as protective seals for products, these holograms provide an indication of product warranty. With so many options available in the market, choosing the right hologram can be a tough task.

To make the task easier for you, we talked to industry experts about three tips on choosing the best tamper-evident holograms.

1. Ensure you are choosing the right tamper pattern

Tamper evident holograms commonly come in two variants — i) tamper text– and ii) tamper pattern–evident.

Tamper text evident holograms leave behind a text message on the substrate when peeled or tampered with. The text message can be customized as per client requirement or you may very well opt for generic ‘VOID’ tamper text holograms.

Pattern text evident usually come in honeycomb patterns but again can be customized as per your requirement. The choice of variants depends on the shape, size, and material of your products.

2. Specify whether you require security cuts

Tamper evident holograms can also come with the security cuts tamper feature. Holograms with security cuts self-destruct along with specified patterns if tampered with. The number and position of security cuts can be customized as per your needs.

3. Enquire if you can get QR-code–enabled features

An additional but optional benefit of tamper-evident holograms is supply chain visibility. With digital product authentication, your customers can instantly verify the genuineness of your products.

Available at a fraction of additional cost, this value-added benefit can guarantee the safety of your products from duplication and can be a valuable addition to your security packaging.

Holostik is the industry leader in anti-counterfeiting in India and has pioneered many of the technologies now used across the industry.

Holostik tamper-evident holograms come with all premium design and security features at reasonable prices.