Holographic shrink sleeves are highly demanded in the market today. Holographic shrink sleeves are applied on the necks of bottles as an additional security seal. These sleeves can a holographic tear strip running through it. Once the strip is pulled of, it cannot be replaced. Holographic shrink-sleeves are considered to be a fast-growing segment in the labels market. The usage of hologram in a normal shrink sleeve is a revolutionary concept in the world of shrink sleeves. This type of shrink sleeve is very popular because it has unique feature of security in it. One can combine holographic security to a normal shrink sleeve. Holographic shrink sleeves, also known as Holosleeves, provide a reliable security solution to protect branded drinks against refilling and counterfeit.

Features of Holographic Shrink Sleeves

There are certain unique features of holographic shrink sleeves which are not available in a normal shrink sleeve. Some of these features are as follows:

• In holographic shrink sleeves, reverse printing can be done to prevent marring and scuffing during transit.
  
  
• The holographic sleeves come with a tamper-evident holographic stripe attached to the inside of the sleeve.
  
  
• Shrink Sleeve with Hologram can be produced in roll or in pre-form
  
  
• Hologram Shrink sleeves provide authenticity and utmost security against pilferage.
  
  
• These shrink sleeves are custom made to suit a customer's requirements. If the company logo / name etc. is to appear on the sleeve , then a separate master is required to be made.

Types of Holographic Shrink Sleeves

• Preform Holographic Shrink Sleeves: These shrink sleeve with holograms are preformed to fit a particular container. When heat is applied, the sleeve shrink to fit tight around the lid of the container. These are produced to fit the shape of the container.
  
  
  
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• Roll Form Holographic Shrink Sleeves: Holographic shrink sleeves are also available in roll form. The way in which the sleeves with holograms are supplied is determined by the way in which they will be applied to the container. If the shrink sleeve is to be applied by hand, then there are individual cut labels. If the sleeves are applied by automated equipment, then they come in roll form.
  
  
• Full Body Holographic Shrink Sleeves: These sleeves fit the entire body of the container or bottle. These hologram shrink sleeves fit the contour of the entire container and allows the whole container, from top to bottom, to be decorated, creating
  
  
  
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Process of Application of Shrink Sleeves

The holographic shrink sleeves are inserted over the cap of the sealed bottle or container and then this bottle is passed through a heated tunnel. Due to this, the shrink sleeve shrinks to the contours of the container without being destroyed. This holographic strip symbolizes authenticity and has to be destroyed before the cap of the bottle is opened. These holographic sleeves may be applied either by a semi automatic application system or by an automatic application system.

Advantages of Holographic Shrink Sleeves

• Holographic shrink sleeves provides a reliable security against counterfeiting.
  
  
• They provide security against refilling of branded bottled goods.
  
  
• They come with tamper evident holographic stripe that makes the duplication just impossible.
  
  
• They cover your package with confidence
  
  
• By using bold colors and dynamic graphics, they create high impact shelf appeal and enhance the appearance of your bottled product.
  
  
• They are also used by Governments to recover lost revenue and manufacturers to reassure consumer.

Applications of Hologram Shrink Sleeves

Holographic sleeves are recommended for packaging of bottles and containers. They are used in packaging of

Beverages Spirits Processed foods Condiments Mineral water Liquor Pharmaceutical Cosmetic items Perfume Confectionery foils Pouch materials Lidding for cups and tubs

Fact The beverage industry is the major consumer of holographic shrink-sleeves and this sector is considered the most demanding in terms of adherence to corporate identity, print quality and brand colors.

These holographic shrinking sleeves serve the world's leading consumer products manufacturers within the medical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial markets.