The Right Barcode Label Material

So, you just bought your first thermal transfer printerbe on a product outside. Now you are faced with a
and now you have to find the perfect label for yourdilemna of finding a low cost label material that will give
printing application.you barcode smudge resistance and resistance to
Thermal printers are great for printing shipping labels,water. Polyester labels can be very expensive and
warehouse rack labels, barcode labels, asset labelsoverkill for this application. Consider using a poly blend
and product identification labels. Choosing the right labelmaterial like a polyetholene, polyolephin or a Kimdura
material can be one of the most important decisionslabel stock. These materials are more expensive than
you make. If you are printing shipping labels or barcodepaper but will not break the bank for your application.
identification labels for retail, the label does not havePolyester labels are ideal for exposure to chemicals
that long of a shelf life. A simple thermal transfer labeland high temperatures. They are also great for holding
and wax ribbon combo will work just fine or even aup to the elements. Many asset labels are printed in
direct thermal. Keep in mind that direct thermal labelspolyester because you want them to be around for
are heat sensitive and can fade and blacken overthe life of the product. If you still need more durability,
time. Direct thermal tends to be more expensive thanconsider anodized aluminum labels or tags for your
thermal transfer labels, but you don't have to changeapplication. These have the image preprinted on them
out a ribbon or factor in that cost.and baked into the material. You will pay a bundle for
Perhaps you will need to print location or rack labelsthese, but if it's going to last forever, it's worth the
for your warehouse or maybe a shipping label that willinvestment.