When you buy labels you really do need to know what you are buying. Different materials suit different uses. Picking the wrong one could cost you a lot a money!!
There are many different label materials but the most common are
This material is designed for short term labels. The most common usage for these labels are for labelling consumable items that will spoil after a short period or for freight labels where the label only has to last the length of time the freight takes to deliver. These paper labels are not weatherproof although the top coated material we use will withstand some moisture.
With direct thermal labels the background (white) will eventually start to turn brown to grey to black. This effect makes the label look “Old”.
This material is designed for long term labels or where labels are exposed to direct sunlight. You will most commonly see these labels on products sold in variety stores, furniture stores etc where they may be on the shelf for some time. These paper labels are not weatherproof although the top coated material we use will withstand some moisture.
Synthetic materials are tough materials that do not tear and are not affected by weather. These are printed with a ribbon and the resulting label will last for a long period of time. These labels can be seen used in plant nurseries etc
Silver mylar is a tough durable material most commonly used on Assets. They have a very strong adhesive and are long lasting (usually longer the the item they are attached to). These labels are printed with a ribbon.
