Retail barcode labels do not generally need to be made of tougher materials, as they are only ever exposed to temperate environments.
However, barcode labels are also needed for businesses which have goods and equipment stored in extreme hot or cold environments, outdoors for a large part of the year or close to chemicals and other hazardous substances. What is the solution for these businesses?
Thankfully, durable labels have been developed in the last few years. These labels are tough enough to withstand all kinds of environments, without peeling, fading or otherwise disintegrating.
As well as being made from specially designed materials, some types of these durable labels are over-laminated in order to protect the label information from heat, cold or weather (i.e. rain, ice, sleet), whilst others are attached to goods or equipment using super-strong adhesive. This adhesive, whilst still allowing the label to be adhered to virtually any surface, is permanent and will not come off for a guaranteed period of time.
What’s more, some durable label suppliers allow you to order custom labels that can be tailored to your exact specifications. This can be useful if you need particular sizes, shapes or designs of durable label creating.