How We Produce Custom Labels in 24 Hours

In the label printing industry, speed and quality are often seen as opposing forces. At Labels24, we have built a production system that delivers both. Here is exactly how we turn your artwork into finished labels within 24 hours.

1. Digital UV Printing Technology

Traditional label printing uses flexographic or offset presses that require physical plates and lengthy setup times. We use state-of-the-art digital UV inkjet presses that print directly from your digital file.

This eliminates plate-making entirely. Your artwork goes straight from our pre-press system to the press in minutes, not hours. UV curing means inks are instantly dry, allowing immediate finishing without waiting for drying time.

2. Automated Pre-Press Workflow

When you upload your artwork, our automated pre-press system checks resolution, colour mode, bleed, and file integrity. If everything is correct, your job enters the print queue immediately. If adjustments are needed, our pre-press team handles them within 2 hours during business hours.

We provide a free digital proof for every order. This is not just a PDF preview; it is a colour-accurate simulation of how your label will print, including substrate effects. Approve it, and we print within the hour.

3. Inline Finishing

Our production line combines printing, laminating, and die-cutting in a single pass. This is critical for speed. Where traditional workflows require separate machines and handling between each stage, our inline system processes labels from raw material to finished product continuously.

Laminates are applied hot for maximum adhesion. Die-cutting uses precision tooled cylinders for clean edges on any shape: rectangles, circles, ovals, or custom contours.

4. Quality Control at Every Stage

Speed does not mean cutting corners. Every print run is inspected at three points: during setup (colour matching against reference), mid-run (registration and consistency), and post-finishing (die-cut accuracy and laminate adhesion). Defective labels are removed before packing.

5. Dispatch Within Hours

Finished labels are packed in protective packaging and dispatched via tracked courier. Gauteng orders often arrive next day. Cape Town, Durban, and regional areas typically receive orders within 2 to 3 business days.