METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF LABELS.

摘要

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for producing individual folded labels from a ribbon (26) of labels designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs. The label is formed by first providing a ribbon of labels with at least one folded portion folded by a folding rod (36) and then subjecting the folded ribbon to heat and pressure at a pressing station (16) to set the fold. The folded pressed ribbon is then subdividing into individual labels at a cutting station (20). In an alternative embodiment, the folded and pressed ribbon can be rerolled and shipped to an end user for use in an auto-sewing device. The present invention further includes an apparatus for carrying out this method and a finished label.