Choosing the right jar and bottle labels for foods, cosmetics, supplements, or other package products can be a matter of preference; however, there are some basic guidelines to keep in mind.
These suggestions provide the information you need to create professional-looking labels that suit the design and size of different containers made of glass, plastic and more.
Here is a quick and useful guide to help you choose the best jar label sizes. Selecting the most appropriate size ensures that they fit properly and help to convey your branding message.
Jars and Bottles
A properly sized jar or bottle label will ideally sit somewhere in the middle of the container, where the surface area is consistently flat. This ensures that labels don’t overhang the bottom or fold over any tapered portions of the bottle or jar. This positioning promotes a flat, professional-looking application without any waving, puckering or lifting areas.
Some of the most popular jar and bottle capacity sizes in Canada include:
- 125ml
- 250 ml
- 500ml
- 750 ml
- 1 Liter
Among these different capacity sizes are jars and bottles in different heights, widths and shapes. When choosing the right labels size for your bottles and jars, consider heights and widths as well as the overall capacity.
Some Suggested Label Sizes for 125ml – 250ml jars and bottles
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| 1 1/3” x 4” rectangle label Use for shorter 125ml jars. A great choice for wrapping coverage. | 1 ½” x 1 ½” square label Use for shorter 125ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. | 1 ½” x 1 ½” oval label For taller 125ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. |
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| 2” x 4” rectangle label A good choice for 250ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. | 2” x 3” rectangle label A good choice for 250ml jars. A great choice for wrapping coverage. | 2” x 2” square label For taller250ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. |
Some Suggested Labels Sizes for 500 - 750ml jars and bottles
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| 3” x 3” Square label A good choice for 500ml or 750ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. | 4 ¾” x 3 ½” rectangle Apply landscape or portrait for high impact, for 500ml – 750ml jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. | 3” x 4” oval label For taller jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. |
Some Suggested Labels Sizes for 1 Liter jars and bottles
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| 3 ½” x 5” rectangle label For shorter jars. A great choice for wrapping coverage. | 4 ¾” x 3 ½” arched label A high impact label shape that works well with larger bottles and jars. | 8 ½” x 5 ½” rectangle label For taller jars with either twist off lids or latched lids. |
DIY or Custom Printed Jar Labels
You can purchase the labels you need to brand bottle and jars in three different ways!
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