UPM Raflatac™ premium label materials are engineered for applications and end uses where performance, reliability and compliance are critical. From wine and spirits to pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals and durable goods, our premium offering combines adhesive expertise, advanced materials and sustainability leadership. Each construction is backed by responsive service, reliable supply and expert guidance to help you deliver consistent results for your customers while supporting business growth. The name you trust is setting the standard for premium performance.
UPM Raflatac™
Premium performance and sustainability for every end use
Setting the standard for premium performance
Because the material matters
Performance you can trust
Customers expect perfection and demanding end uses leave no room for error. UPM Raflatac label materials deliver consistent quality and reliable performance from press to application to end use. Materials are engineered to perform in challenging conditions including heat, moisture, chemical exposure and small radius applications such as tight mandrels and small diameter containers. Every construction is validated in our product development and innovation labs to ensure adhesion strength, print quality and durability across end-use environments.
Built for distinction
High-end and highly-regulated brands demand labels that stand out on the shelf, endure in use and protect what’s at stake. UPM Raflatac materials deliver premium aesthetics, tactile finishes and no-label-look effects while also providing specialized adhesive formulations and verified regulatory compliance for sensitive applications, including pharmaceuticals and food contact. Our paper and film face materials, decorative finishes and adhesives are engineered to elevate brand presence and maintain integrity in real-world conditions from ice bucket environments to migration-controlled pharmaceutical packaging.
Sustainability that delivers
Sustainability expectations are rising, and regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent across industries. UPM Raflatac sustainable labeling solutions help you meet climate and circularity goals without compromising performance. Our premium line includes materials designed to support recycling and circularity, as well as resource optimized and third party certified renewable or recycled content constructions. Our DEKRA validated life cycle assessment (LCA) service, UPM Label Life, provides essential cradle-to-grave metrics on the environmental impacts of our label materials. Stay ahead of changing requirements and make informed decisions to reduce your carbon footprint.
Performance by industry
Explore label solutions by industry for these featured segments: pharmaceuticals, wine and spirits, durables and industrial chemicals.
Quickly compare constructions, performance data and sustainability attributes for your specific end uses.
Premium materials, premium support
- Premium, high‑performance offering – Designed for end uses across wine and spirits, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, durables and other performance-critical applications, with label solutions by industry that support a wide range of converting and packaging needs.
- Adhesive and material expertise – Backed by deep formulation knowledge and validated through UPM testing centers, we speak your language and understand your converting processes, regulatory landscape and market requirements.
- Industry-leading sustainability – Lower‑carbon and recycled‑content materials, transparent product carbon footprint data and recyclable constructions help you meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements with confidence.
- Expert support and regulatory guidance – From specification and testing to compliance documentation and certification readiness, supporting both executive decision‑makers, printers and converters.
- Responsive, partnership-driven service – Built on collaboration, industry understanding and global technical support to help you move quickly and confidently.
- Reliable global supply – Consistent quality, scalable capacity and the backing of one of the world’s leading self-adhesive materials suppliers ensure availability for growth across markets and end uses.
Partner with us for quality materials, testing and regulatory support – reduce risk, complexity and delays that can come from managing multiple suppliers.
Performance and validation
Performance tested
Validated in UPM product development and innovation labs for adhesion, print quality and durability in relevant end-use conditions.
Compliance support
Documentation available to help meet regulatory and safety requirements for sensitive applications.
Verified environmental data
DEKRA-validated Label Life life cycle assessment (LCA) service provides essential metrics to help you make more sustainable material choices.
Expert guidance
Technical specialists provide application-specific material recommendations, material qualification and testing support.
What this means for your business
- Win projects – Identify innovative solutions designed for your specific end use needs. With validation data, regulatory documentation and premium materials behind every bid, you can compete for high-value projects with confidence and credibility.
- Reduce complexity – Rely on expert guidance for material selection, adhesive recommendations and compliance considerations so your teams can focus on the business at hand. Our specialists help reduce trial and error and streamline specification by leveraging deep technical knowledge and testing insights.
- Build trust with your customers – Deliver consistent quality and reliable performance, job after job. Premium materials and responsive technical support help you exceed customer expectations, strengthening your reputation and reinforcing long-term partnerships based on results.
- Grow with confidence – Expand into new end uses and markets with a collaborative partner dedicated to your success – and materials that evolve with emerging technologies, applications and regulations.Our global manufacturing capabilities deliver the same reliable performance whether you need trial quantities or full production volumes.
FAQs about UPM Raflatac™ premium label materials
Premium label materials are used in demanding or regulated applications where label performance, visual quality and reliability are critical. This includes wine and spirits, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, durable goods and other environments that involve moisture, heat, chemicals, small radii or strict compliance expectations.
UPM Raflatac premium label materials are engineered for superior performance, meaning they offer:
- advanced adhesives and face materials,
- elevated aesthetics and tactile finishes,
- proven durability in challenging conditions and
- verified compliance for sensitive end uses like pharmaceuticals and food contact.
Standard materials provide dependable everyday performance, while premium materials add higher technical assurance, stronger brand impact and sustainability or compliance advantages.
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Key considerations include:
- End‑use environment: moisture, heat, cold, chemicals, tight mandrels, container shape.
- Compliance needs: migration‑safe constructions, food contact safety, chemical regulations.
- Brand requirements: aesthetic finishes, print quality, shelf impact.
- Sustainability goals: recycled content, lower‑carbon materials, recyclability.
- Production factors: print method, converting conditions, throughput and stability.
See our label material selector for technical specifications by end use
Yes – premium label materials provide value when the application requires reliability, regulatory assurance or high brand impact. They can reduce production waste, prevent label failures, improve customer satisfaction and support sustainability commitments. For converters, they also enable access to higher‑value projects and regulated markets, improving competitiveness and credibility with brand owners.
Premium offerings include:
- Specialized papers and films for aesthetics, durability and premium brand expression.
- Advanced adhesive technologies engineered for temperature extremes, chemical exposure, demanding environments, small diameter containers and challenging substrates.
- Sustainable materials, including recycled‑content papers and films, renewable face materials, and lower‑carbon and resource-optimized label constructions.
- Regulated‑application constructions for pharmaceuticals, food contact, industrial chemical labeling and safety compliance.
Why customers choose UPM Raflatac™
Innovative
Advanced papers and films, specialized adhesives and constructions tailored for demanding end uses. Our premium offering reflects continuous innovation in adhesive formulation and materials science, informed by market needs, regulatory changes and rigorous testing protocols – giving you solutions that support differentiation, compliance and long-term performance.
High performance
Engineered for the most challenging environments and applications. From extreme temperatures and chemical exposure to complex converting, demanding substrates and high stress applications – UPM Raflatac materials are optimized for performance at every stage. Each construction is tested to ensure reliable adhesion, durability and print quality.
Sustainable
Solutions designed to support your climate and circularity goals. Resource-optimized and recycled content materials, recyclable constructions and DEKRA-validated product environmental impact data, together with regulatory guidance to help you stay ahead of changing legislation.
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