At Inner Bloom Dispensary, we understand the importance of your patients associating their herbal medicine with your practice, and not some other company. For this reason all our packaging is intentionally unbranded, including our bottle labels. Whilst our labels (pictured below) are elegant and personalised with your name as the practitioner and your patient’s details, we understand some practitioners still prefer to use their own labels with their own branding.
If this includes you, just send us a roll of your own labels and we'll happily use them instead of ours on all your bottles for no extra charge. Alternatively, we can use our labels on the back, plus a simple sticker with your business name or logo on the front. The choice is yours.
If you don't already have your own labels, this article guide you through the process of designing and printing your own bottle labels using Vistaprint.
Why Vistaprint?
Vistaprint is known for its user-friendly platform and high-quality printing services. They offer a wide range of customisable templates, and waterproof labels that are essential for products stored in the fridge. These labels ensure that your branding remains intact even in damp conditions and can still be written on with a permanent marker for additional information.
Getting Started with Vistaprint
1. Visit the Vistaprint Website:
Although there are a few label choices, we recommend their wine labels which are waterproof and can still be written on with permanent marker. Pricing starts from $64.99 for 50 labels. The more you order the cheaper the unit cost.
2. Choose the Shape:
Their wine labels come in different shapes – circle, square, rectangle and oval. Rectangle is the most common shape used by naturopaths on their liquid herb bottles.
3. Selecting the Size:
If you are wanting to design the whole label, we recommend A7 size (7.4 cm x 10.5 cm) which is a good size for both 200ml and 500ml bottles and includes enough space to include all the necessary information. Although any label with a height between 5-8 cm and a width between 8-15 cm will also work.
4. Select the Material:
The Vistaprint wine labels are available in two material options:
- White laid paper - Uncoated, ribbed white paper for a premium look and feel, finished with extra wet strength properties and an acrylic adhesive.
- White plastic - Glossy white plastic with an acrylic adhesive. This option is slightly cheaper.
Designing Your Label
1. Customise Your Design:
Once you’ve selected your label, you can use Vistaprint’s design templates to customise your design. Ensure your label includes your logo, and leave enough space for us to write in your patient’s name, the dosage instructions, your name as the practitioner, bottle size, bottling date, and expiry date.
You can include additional information such as “Shake well before use. Keep out of reach of children. Store below 30⁰C and out of direct sunlight.” An example of our label is below.
2. Consider Readability:
Make sure the text is clear and easy to read. Choose fonts and colours that align with your brand but also stand out against the bottle.
Cost Considerations
Prices for custom labels on Vistaprint are reasonable and become cheaper per label the more you order. It’s a cost-effective way to get high-quality labels without breaking the bank.
Vistaprint often has promo codes and discounts available, so be sure to check their website or subscribe to their newsletter for deals.
Practical Tips
- Waterproof and Writable: Remember to choose labels that are vinyl or plastic so they are waterproof and stay on in the fridge. Make sure they can also be written on with a permanent marker for patient-specific information.
- Order in Bulk: To save money, consider ordering labels in larger quantities. This reduces the cost per label and ensures you have a steady supply.
- Use Promo Codes: Always look for promo codes or discounts to get the best deal.
Conclusion
Creating and printing your own bottle labels can significantly enhance your practice’s professionalism and client engagement. By using Vistaprint, you can ensure your labels are durable and visually appealing.
For more information and to start creating your labels, visit Vistaprint.
Once you have received your labels and are happy with them, post them to us and we’ll use them on all your bottles for free!