Abstract: Article having a labeled lateral surface, the article presenting an upper and a lower cylindrical or convex lateral section, and at least one intermediate area shaped radially inward and covered by a shrink label, where the label presents air outlet openings associated with the area that is shaped inwardly. The air outlet openings ensure improved removal of air enclosed under the label, while the shrink wrap label material is gradually applied during shrink treatment to contour the article surface.

Abstract: A machine for equipping articles with labels, such as vessels or similar items, including at least one carousel which transports the articles, at least one exchangeable labeling aggregate which is arranged on the periphery of the carousel for equipping the articles, where, on the periphery of the carousel, at least one stationary floor-supported aggregate reception for a labeling aggregate is arranged.