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The difference between a label and a sticker

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!   STICKERS are decorative. LABELS convey product information. STICKERS are used as promotional items. LABELS are used for product packaging, shipping, asset identification, barcoding, and more. What the difference between a label and a […]

What happens when chemicals spill on your label...

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 of […]

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Is This the Label You’re Looking For? (VIDEO)

The Stickiest Label May Not be What You Need When it comes to your labels, you probably feel you need the strongest material and the stickiest adhesive, no ifs, ands, or buts. But is this really the right thing to do? There are many different types of labels out there, each with their own special […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Environmentally Friendly Label – Want a Green Alternative to Vinyl?

Sustainable business practices and environmental consciousness are important to The Label Experts. Over the years we’ve made an effort to hunt down environmentally friendly label materials. Drumroll please… duh duh dun! Are you looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl labels? We’ve found one! Our new 537 label is a greener vinyl labels alternative, […]

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Testing Labels – How? Frequently Asked Question (VIDEO)

Question: “How should I be testing labels that you sent me?” Answer: We made this short video for you explaining how to test a label’s durability. Follow the directions,­ and you’ll have no problem assessing the samples we sent! The most overlooked part of testing labels is waiting 24 hours between sticking the label to […]

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Test Tube Labels Sticking to Your Gloves? We’ve Got a Fix for That! (VIDEO)

Easy to Peel Test Tube Labels Easily peel the label for your cryogenic test tube and track your vials – without getting them stuck to your gloves! We discovered our lab and healthcare customers often have a common pain point; Their cryogenic labels stick to their gloves instead of the test tubes they’re trying to […]

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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 […]

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Vinyl Label Materials – 3 Reasons to Consider

Ah yes, vinyl. A classic when it comes to records, but also a modern multi-purpose material when it comes to labels. Vinyl label materials tout three key benefits that should make them a contender for your next labeling project: conformability, durability, and their lower cost. Impressive Conformability The biggest benefit of vinyl labels is how […]

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