Faceless labels and related systems and methods

A multilayer laminate comprising:

• a support layer defining two oppositely directed faces;
• a first release layer disposed on one of the faces of the support layer;
• a second release layer disposed on another of the faces of the support layer;
• a single layer comprising at least one preformed image or graphic disposed on the first release layer;
• wherein the at least one preformed image or graphic is in the form of at least one of indicia, letters, numbers, and graphic designs;
• at least one adhesive layer disposed on the at least one preformed image or graphic;
• and
• a clear coat layer disposed between the first release layer and the at least one preformed image or graphic;
• wherein a release force of the first release layer is greater than a release force of the second release layer;
• and
• wherein the clear coat layer comprises a solid polymeric material and the solid polymeric material is a solid polymer in that it contains essentially no solvents that require high temperature exposure for drying or otherwise hardening the clear coat layer;
• wherein the solid polymeric material comprises from 50% to 70% polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and from 30% to 50% acrylic resin, by weight of the total solids present in the PVDF/acrylic formulation;
• and
• wherein the clear coat layer is in contact with both of the first release layer and the at least one preformed image or graphic.