an adhesive pattern for a label system is disclosed . the adhesive pattern includes a label sheet having a plurality of non - adhesive sections , and a plurality of adhesive sections connected to the non - adhesive sections . the non - adhesive sections and the adhesive sections are in alternate arrangement to form the label sheet . the label sheet also includes a plurality of labels having a first end and a second end , and the first end is attached to a non - adhesive section . upon removal of the label from a non - adhesive section , the label has a non - sticking surface .