Pressure Sensitive Extended Content Labels

As a leader in Extended Content Labels (ECLs), QAL provides premium, durable, multi-page label solutions designed for industries where additional content space is crucial. ECLs are ideal for cosmetics, personal care, healthcare, household and industrial cleaning, agro-chemical, and specialty chemical products, particularly those subject to strict regulations or with limited packaging space.

What is a Pressure Sensitive Extended Content Label?

Often called booklet labels, an Extended Content Label (ECL) is a multi-layer, multi-page, resealable labeling solution that provides extra space for important product information without compromising design. The extra content area offered by Pressure Sensitive ECLs is used by brand owners for regulatory information, GHS, multilingual instructions, and marketing content in a secure, user-friendly format. We currently offer 3, 5, & 7 page Pressure Sensitive booklets.

Features of Our Pressure Sensitive ECLs:

Hinged Booklet Design

Ensuring all pages stay intact, a permanent hinge may be positioned on any side of the label. This allows the booklet to open on the left, right, top, or bottom.

Resealable Closure

Positioned opposite the hinge, our resealable closure is engineered to be opened and resealed multiple times, outlasting the product’s lifecycle.

Film Construction

All pages of our ECLs are constructed from film materials, offering a thin but robust booklet label.

Water and Chemical Resistant

Our all-film construction combined with our UV inks and coatings ensure your labels are waterproof and chemical resistant.

Layers of Our Pressure Sensitive ECL

Base Ply Layer

Base ply layer is white, clear, metalized, or coverup material tailor-made to your specific packaging requirements.

Propriatary Top and Centry Ply(s)

QAL uses a proprietary BOPP top ply film for the booklet pages. This thin top ply construction allows for more labels per roll, reducing roll change during application and an aesthetically pleasing sleek packaging profile.

ECL Markets, Application, and Customization

Applicable Markets for ECLs

QAL’s Pressure Sensitive ECLs are versatile and suitable for a wide range of product label applications and industries:

Ideal for moisture-rich environments, such as skincare and haircare products, where the packaging footprint is often minimal.

Designed to hold up against chemicals, abrasion, and demanding conditions while providing essential safety information.

Designed for products like fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that need durable labels capable of withstanding harsh outdoor conditions.

Home & Garden

Engineered with the consumer in mind, this resealable label ensures that important use and safety instructions—often in multiple languages—are always accessible on the product.

Streamlined Label
Application

Our Pressure Sensitive ECLs are engineered for seamless integration with existing labeling equipment. No modifications to machinery or line speeds are needed. Labels are delivered on a roll with a release liner, allowing for fast, efficient application.

Customizable Types of Pressure Sensitive ECLs

Back Label

Wrap-Around Label

Secondary &
Cover-Up ECL

Promotional ECL

Back Label

Modify your existing back label into an ECL. Our ECLs can use the existing label shape and size as your current single-ply back label.

Wrap-Around Label

QAL ECLs are engineered for adjustable page size, and the degree to which the label opens is customizable–usually between 360 degrees and 180 degrees.

  • Clear Front, Wrap Around Option: a unique option for a single-label solution with a labelless look on the front of your container and booklet on the back.

Secondary & Cover-Up ECL

When you have pre-printed containers and find you need to add additional regulatory content, QAL offers ECLs with block-out features to utilize a pre-printed container.

Promotional ECL

QAL booklet pages may be engineered for removable coupons or perforated tear-off promotions. The brand information and use instructions remain intact on packaging after the promo is removed.

Why Choose QAL’s Pressure Sensitive ECLs?

Choosing QAL’s Pressure Sensitive Extended Content Labels (ECLs) provides businesses with a versatile, durable, and customizable solution for expanding label space without compromising design or aesthetics. There are additional benefits of QAL ECLs:

  • Up to 600% more space for content which is ideal for regulatory compliance, marketing promotions, and multi-lingual text.

  • Cost effective as there are no equipment changes and they can easily integrate with your existing labeling lines. QAL ECLs are produced in a printing and converting single pass, reducing costs and eliminating the risk of mismatches.

  • Durable and versatile as it is water-proof, chemical resistant, and able to withstand tough treatment and conditions.

  • Completely Customizable. You can design your ECL with specialty inks, coatings, and finishes.

  • Our team works closely with you to get you the best label construction for your product and needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pressure Sensitive ECLs add multiple pages to a single label, expanding space for content. The base ply adheres to the container, while additional pages (3, 5, or 7) are attached using a hinged design that opens and reseals easily. These labels are applied using standard equipment and provide more space for regulatory info, multilingual text, and promotions.
Yes! Our expert label specialists can help refine your design and provide professional guidance on material, ink, and construction choices.
Contact us for a discovery meeting to discuss your project requirements and receive expert advice and custom label templates for the best ECL solution for your product.

Begin Your Pressure Sensitive ECL Project with QAL

Start your custom ECL project with QAL today. Our experienced customer service and technical teams are here to collaborate with you, providing expert guidance throughout the development of your high-quality extended content labels, ensuring they exceed your expectations.