3 Sigma announces new water-dissolvable labelstock

3 Sigma, a supplier of pressure-sensitive and other materials to the label industry, has launched a water-dissolvable labelstock. The product consists of a 40-pound supercalendered paper and WD-1 adhesive, both of which dissolve quickly and wash away in room temperature water. The new 3 Sigma labelstock is ideally suited for marking and identifying food trays, water toys, sports equipment, watercraft, or returnable containers.

3 Sigma product development manager Paul Benson commented: ‘Many manufacturers and end users seek a temporary label product that is environmentally benign and can be easily removed. This labelstock has great potential for new and innovative applications, and was enthusiastically received by label producers during beta testing.’