Category: Labels & Materials

Choosing Waterproof Labels for Outdoor Equipment: Case Study 

Uncover the challenges and solutions when selecting weatherproof labels that won’t curl at the edges.  Let’s take a closer look at some issues a lumber company client faced with outdoor labels. They encountered problems like edge curling and weather durability.   What they needed their labels to do:   It took some trial and error […]

10 Easy Steps to Submit Your Label Artwork

Use our infographic and artwork checklist to make sure you have everything you need to submit your label artwork for a great quality print! Print File Submission Checklist Want to get even more technical? You can reference our official Print File Requirements page for our nitty-gritty deep dive into artwork submissions. Working with Data Files […]

Boosting Security: The Power of Anti-Theft Barcode Labels

The owner of a car wash reached out to us in search of custom car wash stickers for their business. With a unique situation at hand, Label Expert Ed August was up for the challenge of providing a clever solution for their anti-theft label needs. Find out how he tackled this task!  Mandy, the savvy […]

Our Ultimate Asset Label Guide

Tracking your assets should never be a one size fits all operation! EIM has a HUGE range of materials for asset labels—from budget friendly paper basics to our industrial laminated EnduraLabels. Here is our asset label guide to hep you along the way. Extensive Label Material Options Our asset labels can stand up to environments […]

FAQ Time: Chemical Resistant Labels—What Works?

One of the top questions we get from new customers is, ‘Do you have labels that will survive XYZ chemical?’ After all, no one wants to fork over the dough for high quality labels only to have THIS happen (note: image pictured is NOT of a chemical resistant label!):   Fortunately, we have a LOT […]

FAQ: What is the Difference Between a Label and a Sticker?

Just what is the difference between a label and a sticker? Is there any? Does it even matter? Yes, and yes!   Labels… Convey product information and are used for product packaging, shipping, asset identification, barcoding, and more! Stickers… Are decorative and can be used as promotional items. What the difference between a label and […]

Chemical ID Labels: A Key to Success

Chemicals are an important part of many businesses. In labs, doctors’ offices, and even manufacturing facilities, chemicals play a crucial role. But there are many different kinds of chemicals—knowing the exact chemical you are using is very important, this is where quality chemical ID labels come in. Can you imagine the consequences of using the […]

Top 3 Things Your Business Can Do to Reduce Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

When we tell our customers we want to help them implement supply chain risk management strategies so they don’t run out of labels, reactions can sometimes be along the lines of “Huh?” After all, it’s just a little label, how hard can it be to keep it in stock? But when it comes to supply […]

Laminated Labels – the True Super-Heroes of the Labeling World?

When to use Laminated Labels Labels are often challenged to perform with super-human strength and durability.  We want them to be “permanent” and yet cleanly “removable.” We want them to hold up to constant abuse from moisture, temperature extremes, chemicals, solvents, abrasion, salt spray, acids, and so forth. We want them to fend off the […]

‘Cause I’m Tree, Tree Free

Have you ever noticed how most great things have their own theme songs? Just take Mighty Mouse, Captain Planet, Batman and Underdog, for example. I’d say they certainly deserve it… wouldn’t you agree? So, why not let some of our exceptional labels share in the glory? Our Archival, Lignin-Free, Wood-Free, and Acid-Free Labels are pretty […]

Piggyback Rides and Piggyback Labels

“Want me to give you a piggyback ride?” That is a fairly common question when it comes to children. But would you ever think that labels ride piggyback? Well they do, and it is almost as common as a child getting a piggyback ride. Piggyback labels ride on the back of other labels and move […]