How to Choose a Label by the Conditions It Must Survive
Label Selection Guide by Condition
Buyers rarely ask for a model number. They ask for a label that survives a paint oven, sticks to a frozen bag or shows that a box has been opened. Use this table to find the products that match your conditions.
| If your label has to… | Products | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Goes through ovens, baking or industrial heating | B004 Heat-Resistant Sticker | Rated up to 280°C. Send the temperature and exposure time. |
| Goes on frozen food or into cold storage | B005 Freeze Resistant Sticker | Tell us if the product is already frozen or wet when labeled. |
| Stays outdoors in sunlight | B003 UV-Resistant Sticker | Less likely to fade than ordinary stickers. |
| Must be seen at night or in low light | B030 Reflective Sticker B031 Glow-in-the-Dark Sticker | Reflective works with headlights; glow-in-the-dark works without a light source. |
| Must show a temperature change | B039 Temperature Sensitive Sticker | The coating changes color with temperature. |
| Must show the package has been opened | B010 Eggshell Sticker B012 VOID Sticker B011 Break Open Sticker | Eggshell breaks apart, VOID leaves a mark, break-open tears along a perforated line. |
| Every label needs its own number | B036 Serial Number Sticker B037 Skip Number Sticker B038 Data Transfer Sticker | Serial and skip numbers have no MOQ. |
| Needs barcodes on rolls for a labeling machine | B001 Barcode and QR code sticker | Tell us the core size, winding direction and labels per roll. |
| Small pack, a lot of information | B035 Multi-Layer Label | Several printed layers in one label. |
| Must come off without residue | B028 Non-residue Sticker B007 Electrostatic Sticker | Non-residue adhesive, or static cling with no adhesive at all. |
| Goes on glass or clear packaging | B024 Transparent Sticker B045 Transparent Sticker Kiss Cut Sticker Sheet | Transparent stickers; opaque ink or a white ink backing keeps designs solid. |
| Goes on tubes, vials and lab containers | B034 Laboratory Labels | Material chosen for moisture, chemicals or temperature extremes. |
Tell us these five things
- The surface: glass, aluminum, powder-coated steel, plastic film, paper, rough metal
- The temperature and how long the label is exposed to it
- Whether the surface is wet, oily, frozen or dusty when the label is applied
- How long the label has to last, and whether it must come off later
- Size, quantity and whether you need sheets or rolls
If none of the products above matches your conditions, describe them in the inquiry form and we will tell you whether we can make it.