--- title: Which roll directions can I have for my labels? - Cohesion Labels description: Selecting the correct roll direction for your labels is essential for successful machine application. image: https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/hubfs/ollheader.jpg --- [![Cohesion-Logo-small](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/hubfs/Cohesion-Logo-small.png)](http://www.cohesionlabels.com.au/) - [Home](https://www.cohesionlabels.com.au) - [Labels](https://www.cohesionlabels.com.au/labels/) - [Blog](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/) - [About Us](https://www.cohesionlabels.com.au/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.cohesionlabels.com.au/contact-us/) [Enquire now](https://www.cohesionlabels.com.au/contact-us/) Tips & info # Which roll directions can I have for my labels? Selecting the correct roll direction for your labels is essential for successful machine application. [Cohesion Labels](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/author/cohesion-labels) Nov 14, 2023 --- Roll direction refers to the way that your labels are oriented on the roll. Your labels can be supplied to you in a variety of different roll directions, so understanding which orientation will suit your label's method of application is an essential part of ordering.  ![Roll Directions Cohesion Labels](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Roll%20Directions%20Cohesion%20Labels.jpg?width=2315&height=3386&name=Roll%20Directions%20Cohesion%20Labels.jpg) Roll direction can fall under two categories - Outside Wound, and Inside Wound. Outside wound means that your labels are applied onto the outer facing side of the roll, and inside wound means that your labels are applied onto the inner facing side.  Outside wound is more common, so if in doubt, we default to outside wound. Within these two categories, there are four possible orientations, these are: - **Right Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the right side showing first. - **Left Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the left side showing first. - **Top Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the top side showing first. - **Bottom Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the bottom side showing first. If the labels are not printed (blank) or do not have a clearly identifiable right, left, top, or bottom edge, we use different terminology: - **Wide Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the widest edge showing first. - **Narrow Edge Leading:** The labels will be dispensed from the roll with the narrowest side showing first. Roll direction can seem confusing if you aren't sure of your requirements - Reach out to our team for a chat if you'd like assistance working out which orientation is best suited to your application! Cohesion Labels is an Australian label manufacturer with a passion for Making Labels Easy. We believe it should be easier for Aussie businesses to do business, and to do our part we've set up our entire operation to make labels easy. By de-risking the process and guaranteeing you get the product you want when you need it, we're the strongest link in your supply chain. Get in touch with us for a quote - We'd love to see how we could make labelling easy for you! ## Other posts Cohesion Labels May 13, 2025 ### [Labels in Production | Fruitico Grape Labels](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/labels-in-production-fruitico-grape-labels) From our factory to Aldi store shelves! 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