Industry-Leading Print QualityIndustry-Leading Print Quality
We use GMI-certified print processes that ensure you get consistent quality, color, and packaging with each and every purchase.
Award-Winning Support TeamAward-Winning Support Team
Our dedicated support team can help guide you to the right product within your budget.
Easy Ordering & Artwork ManagementEasy Ordering & Artwork Management
We make it easy to complete your purchase online after generating your quote. From your account, you can quickly reorder past purchases, manage your artwork, track your order, and more.
Shrink sleeves are a versatile packaging solution that fits any container shape or size. Whether you need rolls for automated lines or individual sheets for hand application and small runs, they can integrate perfectly into your workflow. With 360° coverage, high durability, and bold shelf appeal, shrink sleeves are ideal for industries like food and beverage, health and wellness, cosmetics, supplements, chemicals, and more.
Shrink sleeves offer unmatched versatility across industries and applications. Whether you need tamper-evident protection, multi-pack bundling, or a custom solution for cans, shrink sleeves adapt to your needs while enhancing shelf appeal. Common uses include:
Note: Unique or Standard Bottle Sleeves – If you have a unique bottle shape or a standard jar, we can manufacture a sleeve that fits any type of product container.
Elevate your packaging with specialty finishes that improve both appearance and function. Choose from a variety of specialty finishes to make your packaging stand out:
Our quality assurance team inspects your labels through the entire printing process, checking for things like readability, barcode scannability, and print quality. Need color accuracy? We're GMI (Graphic Measures International) certified in color matching accuracy on our flexographic and digital printing presses.
Graphic Measures International
Quality + Color Consistancy = Packaging Excellence.
Bureau Veritas ISO 9001-2015
An international standard for quality management.
I've never ordered shrink sleeve labels before and Cari made it easy.
Randy
Consolidated is one of my best vendors and I look forward to more and more work with them for many more years to come.
Davita Dunston
First, call us at 1-800-475-2235 to discuss your project needs. Before we can provide your quote, we’ll need the following:
Once that process is complete, we will provide you with shrink sleeve grids for testing with your heat source so you can be sure the sleeve shrinks perfectly with minimal print distortion. Finally, we will provide you with a template for your art/design, make a digital proof for your approval, and then schedule your sleeves for printing.
Shrink sleeves are available in two formats: on a roll or individually cut. The right choice depends on your application method and production scale.
Shrink sleeves are designed to conform to virtually any container shape, including curved, contoured, and non-flat surfaces, making them ideal for uniquely shaped packaging. Because the sleeves are heat-activated, containers must be made from materials that can withstand the shrinking process without damage.
If you want to request a perforation in your shrink sleeves, we offer three options: T-perforations, horizontal perforations, and vertical (zipper) perforations.
You’ll need a heat or steam tunnel to shrink the sleeve onto your container. Some smaller runs can use handheld steamers or heat guns.
They work on plastic, glass, and metal containers in almost any shape, including round, square, or uniquely contoured.
Sizing depends on your container’s dimensions and shape. A sleeve must be engineered specifically for each container. We’ll ask for a bottle sample and 3D scan your container for the perfect measurements.
Yes, they’re highly resistant to moisture, making them ideal for beverages, refrigerated items, and bath and personal care products.
Upon request, we can apply an invisible, heat-activated adhesive strip to keep shrink sleeves in place. This adhesive anchors the sleeve to the container during the shrinking process, preventing it from lifting, sliding, or pulling away at the base, especially on tapered or contoured shapes.
Yes, we offer low minimums to support small runs, product launches, and test batches, perfect for startups, seasonal items, or limited-edition releases.
All labels and packaging pictured were printed by Consolidated Label and do not represent the finished product of the customer.
