Wrong! When trying to determine how long a label will last, service life and shelf life are commonly mistaken to mean the same thing. The service life of a label material is the minimum length of time that a label will reliably stay fixed on a surface. This rating takes the material’s intended usage and […]
Hot and humid summer weather is upon us, causing your labels to be at risk of adhesive ooze buildup. We thought it would be good timing to educate on what you can do to control that summertime OOZE!!! Here’s how it works. As temperature and humidity increase, the adhesives in pressure-sensitive labels can start to […]
July 1, 2016 was the key deadline to comply with Vermont’s labeling law that required that foods sold in retail stores to bear mandatory labels if they contain genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients. The state law also prohibited manufacturers from packaging foods as “natural” or “all natural” when they in fact contain GMO ingredients. Two […]
As we look forward to warmer days here at Electronic Imaging Materials, we revel in the joy of helping nurseries and greenhouses prepare for their upcoming growing season. While we’re happy to supply hanging tags for plants and trees, The Label Experts are also equipped to solve more complex horticultural labeling challenges. We’ve worked with […]
Comin’ in Hot! The Label Experts Wheel Labels Handle the Heat in Talladega We stopped in our tracks when a very recognizable German luxury car manufacturer approached us about a unique label challenge. They required wheel labels – barcode labels that will stick to the interior of aluminum wheels while they undergo testing. That doesn’t […]
One of our most commonly asked questions about made-to-order labels! Find out why made-to-order labels can take a little longer to get to your door.
Picture it now: You just got back from a long but successful day at the office. Summer is at its end and the leaves are just beginning to uncover their fiery tones. After a quiet drive home, you’re ready to put your feet up and wind down for the day. However, you’re not ready to […]
You’ll be surprised to learn that The Label Experts have a strong interest in history. Particularly, in helping label it. That’s where our collection of archival tags come in. One of our favorite tag customers? An archaeology department. The city archaeology department we work with is responsible for “promoting and preserving the many archaeological resources”. […]
Rental Labels for the Cold There are two types of people when the temperature starts to drop during the winter season. The first, are those who prefer to watch the wintry weather in front of a roaring fire accompanied by a mug of hot chocolate. The second, are the adventurous who choose to brave the […]
If you walked into your favorite bakery, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a baker partaking in a fresh baked chocolate-chip cookie. While the products we produce aren’t edible and don’t involve chocolate (much to our dismay), from time to time we also do enjoy the fruits of our own labor. We’re talking about finding […]
The Label Experts are always glad to lend a helping hand, whether it be on land or on sea. Recently we were approached by the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad with a request for an underwater labels solution to use on their dive team’s gear. The Township of Hamilton Rescue Dive Team is a water […]
Before The Label Experts can pick out the perfect solution for you, we have to put you in the hot seat. When you first give us a call, we’ll spend some time asking you questions to make sure that the solution we pick fits your wants/needs. One of the first questions you can expect us […]
