Materials for labels and their application include:

  • Paper, Uncoated: Use where you need the label to be easily written on by hand or printed on by machine.
  • Paper, High Gloss: Use when you need good printability. Keep in mind that it cannot be written on easily by hand.
  • Vinyl: Use vinyl for outdoor environments, or if applying a label to a vinyl surface.
  • Acetate: Use when the label needs to be transparent.
  • Mylar/Polyester: Best for applications where the label needs to be applied to an object with sharp, angular corners.