Patent ID: 7288304

Claim:
A metallized thermoplastic label comprising: (a) a first skin layer comprising a thermoplastic and a first cavitating agent, wherein the first skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first skin layer is cavitated, and the first side of the first skin layer is adapted to be used in contact with a cold glue adhesive; (b) a core layer comprising polypropylene and a second cavitating agent, wherein the core layer has a first side and a second side, and the first side of the core layer is adjacent to the second side of the first skin layer; and (c) a second skin layer comprising polypropylene, wherein the second skin layer has a first side and a second side, the first side of the second skin layer is adjacent to the second side of the core layer, and the second side is metallized, wherein said second cavitating agent has a median particle size of 1.5 microns or less and said metallized surface has a bright mirrored appearance.