a label for a container has a transparent first foil consisting of a transparent nonslip material , which can be a thermoplastic elastomer , a transparent second foil consisting of a transparent material with tensile strength , such as polypropylene , and an adhesive layer . the second foil is arranged between the first foil and the adhesive layer . the second foil is provided with an imprint on a side facing the adhesive layer and the imprint is embedded in the adhesive layer . in another embodiment the label includes a transparent foil , which is made of a transparent material with tensile strength , a nonslip coating on a first side . the coating is preferably a lacquer coating . these labels provide a nonslip gripping surface on a container and are dimension stable , which facilities imprinting .