Top 5 Most Commonly Used Label Types Today

Labels are one of the crucial elements in bringing a product to market and ensuring its positive reception. Because they fully display the technical specifications, uses, and functions of the product, proper packaging is essential.

That is why labels are so important for manufacturers and businesses, in order to deliver the best products to customers and meet the needs of today's consumers.

Below we introduce 5 types of labels commonly used in various industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, electronics, etc.

1. Standard label printing paper:

Label printing paper is typically divided into two types: thermal paper (for direct thermal printing technology) and thermal transfer paper (for indirect thermal printing technology). Both types of paper are commonly available in rolls with various paper sizes.

Customers can choose the die-cutting method according to their needs, such as 1 label, 2 labels, 3 labels, or 4 labels per row. This type of adhesive paper is commonly used in retail businesses such as supermarkets, stores, shops, clinics, etc.

Barcode printing ink combined with traditional adhesive paper is more suitable as a wax-based ink because its main component is wax. However, the disadvantage of this type of adhesive paper is that the information printed on it does not last long due to time and other environmental factors. Products stored under ideal conditions are best treated with conventional adhesive paper.

2. Labels or tags from gold or jewelry stores.

Yellow long-tail label paper is a type of PVC barcode paper whose main component is plastic, thus possessing all the inherent properties of plastic. Yellow label paper is very durable, tear-resistant, and does not fade when exposed to water. It is equipped with wax or resin barcodes to prevent misinformation.

Long-tailed gold label paper is commonly used in jewelry, gemstone, watch, and cosmetics stores. The strong adhesive layer under the label paper easily adheres to any material. The name "gold label" also comes from its application on gold jewelry products.

3. Fabric ribbon label printing paper

Widely used in the fashion and garment industry. Clothing, shoes, and bags are the most popular products sewn with fabric tape labels, especially those exported abroad.

To ensure that the information stored in the barcode doesn't fade quickly during washing, you need to combine the print on paper with the highest bonding resin ink. In any case, to heat this type of ink, your main printer will operate efficiently. Therefore, the print head lifespan when combined with a fabric ribbon design is generally longer than with other printing materials.

4. PVC label printing paper

The main characteristics of this type of book are that it is tear-resistant, waterproof, and does not dissolve in water or other solvents. The paper has a flat surface, is usually off-white in color, and can withstand adverse conditions such as cold, dust, and contact with many chemicals.

PVC sheets are commonly used in ceramic products and frozen foods. Their durable nature ensures that barcode information printed on labels will also hold up well. Therefore, you need to choose a resin barcode ink that can deliver high-quality, sharp printing results.

Paper for printing silver foil decal labels

Silver decal paper, also known as aluminum decal paper, is the most widely used type of label printing paper in the production of electronic and mechanical components. Silver label paper boasts exceptional durability, withstanding harsh environmental conditions. It can withstand varying temperatures without affecting the quality of the paper or the information on the label.

Small electronic components installed in machinery and equipment that are frequently subjected to friction and contact with chemical solvents should use silver foil labels. Industrial barcode printers used to print this type of label require print heads with relatively high resolution to ensure clear printed information.