Compare Label Materials

Looking for the right material? Compare the materials below to find out which material is suitable for your label.


Label Materials	Material Features	Writable	Visible	Outdoor	Water Resistance	Removable


Paper Labels

Matte Paper Labels	• Economical matte paper label stock. • Permanent adhesive sticks to corrugated boxes, plastic drums, metal or Tyvek. • Printed flexographically with light fast inks.

Gloss Paper Labels	• Label is flexographically printed with color-fast inks for durability. • Permanent acrylic adhesive. • Scuff and scratch resistant. Labels have a gloss finish.

Fluorescent Paper Labels	• Fluorescent labels are hard to miss. • Write on this paper label material using a pencil, typewriter or ball-point pen. • Acrylic adhesive keeps labels in place. Yet, you can remove this label cleanly.

Removable Paper Labels	• Printed flexographically with light fast inks. Labels are weather and sun resistant. • Write on this paper label material using a pencil, typewriter or ball-point pen. • Acrylic adhesive keeps labels in place. Yet, you can remove this label cleanly.

Plastic Labels

Vinyl Labels	• Permanent acrylic adhesive. • Weather and sun resistant.• Flexographically printed.• Good conformability.

Self-Laminating Plastic	• Polyester label material offers good water and weather resistance. • Overlaminated for superior chemical and weather resistance. • Permanent acyrlic adhesive is 1 mil thick. Liner is removable. • Screen printed for extra durability. Good outdoor life.