Local businesses often need labels for food, beverages, produce, cosmetics, cannabis, retail and daily operations. Choosing the right custom supplier means planning beyond price, including how the label will be used, what it needs to tolerate, and how often products will be updated.
Paper and film/BOPP labels perform differently for local use cases. Paper can be a strong option in some brands and environments, while BOPP is often selected where moisture and abrasion resistance are more likely.
Choose a finish based on how the product is displayed and handled. Gloss may be used for cleaner visual impact, while matte can be preferred where a softer presentation is needed.
Application surfaces matter: flexible packaging, glass, metal, paperboard and refrigeration packaging can each respond differently to the same material and adhesive.
You can also review: /knowledge-centre/choosing-label-material and /knowledge-centre/bopp-vs-paper-labels to compare options in more detail.
For local clients in Kelowna and across the Okanagan, close communication can help avoid delays when packaging details change.
Quick proof discussions reduce back-and-forth, especially when artwork, SKU structures or label dimensions evolve.
Shorter shipping distance can improve delivery planning for Okanagan-based teams, and sample/proof coordination is often easier in a local context.
Growing multi-SKU programs can also benefit from consistent local support where follow-up jobs and corrections happen faster when contacts are nearby.
Start with clear artwork review goals: final size, required fields, and whether any logos or text should be converted to vector in the final production version.
Use safe margins, bleed and trim expectations to avoid clipping and cut-line issues during the final build.
Ensure barcode readability by reserving adequate clear space and contrast around changing data areas.
Proof approval should confirm each required version and container context before production begins. Review details at this stage at /knowledge-centre/preparing-artwork-label-printing.
Customers should provide UPC/GTIN barcode data and confirm intended barcoding format before production planning.
Sequential numbering, where required, should include the exact start/end values and digit count.
QR codes and variable text should be planned with size, placement and readability in mind for the package environment.
WD Labels can help with setup and implementation planning, but does not issue GS1 company prefixes or assign GTINs to customers.
More planning reference is available at /knowledge-centre/barcode-variable-data-labels.
WD Labels typically produces orders within approximately three business days after proof approval, depending on material availability, finishing, quantity and job complexity.
Tell us about your label size, quantity, application and artwork. We’ll review your requirements and help determine the right next step.