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Making the Right Choice.

The decision between permanent and removable labels has a big impact on how products look, work, and satisfy customers. Your choice depends on things like what the label is for where it'll be used, and if it needs to be removed. By looking at what each type does well, you can pick the best label to fit what you need, whether it's to brand stuff, keep things safe, or run short-term promotions. Whether you deal with food packaging, asset tracking, or chemical labels, understanding the differences between these two types of label stickers will help you make the right choice.

This article covers the uses of both permanent stickers and removable labels. We'll look at how sticky strength affects durability and talk about the good points of each choice. You'll learn when to use printed labels on a roll with strong glue versus when peelable glue works better, whether it's for outdoor labels or tamper-proof packaging.

Uses of Permanent Labels

Product Branding

Permanent labels are great for showing off your brand. They give you a chance to set your tone and connect with your target customers. These labels grab attention putting the spotlight on what makes your product special. You can play around with textures and embossing to help your brand pop.

Safety and Warning Labels

Permanent labels play a key role in safety and warning information. Companies use them for grade labels, which show eye-catching letters, numbers, or icons that point out product quality or safety steps. The law often requires these labels for items like fire extinguishers or products that need Nutri-scores.

Asset Tracking

Businesses can't do without permanent labels for tagging assets. These labels help managers find equipment and keep tabs on crucial info. Asset tracking is set to have a global market share of $36.3 billion by 2025. It helps cut down on theft and boost maintenance control. In the building trade yearly equipment theft runs between $300 million and $1 billion. This makes permanent labels a cheap way to prevent losses.

Uses for Removable Labels

Short-term Promotions

Removable labels work great for short-term marketing campaigns. You can use them to showcase seasonal deals or special discounts without harming surfaces. These labels are simple to put on and take off making them perfect for fast-paced retail settings. They let you change prices or product details boosting your ability to adapt to market shifts.

Reusable Containers

Removable labels have an important role in logistics and shipping. You can stick them on reusable crates, pallets, or containers to track and identify items better. These labels work well for food storage at home too. They stick to different container materials, like plastic, glass, and stainless steel. You can change the contents and dates, which helps to organize your pantry without leaving sticky marks.

Medical and Laboratory Use

In healthcare settings removable labels have many uses. They come in handy for patient chart info, office management, and keeping tabs on equipment. These labels work great on syringes where you need to put info in just the right spot to keep dosage details in view. If you make a mistake, you can fix it, which helps cut down on medical slip-ups in busy hospitals. Using these labels has an impact on reducing waste lowering costs and boosting accuracy in patient care.

How Strong and Long-Lasting Adhesives Are

First Stick vs Final Grip

When picking between permanent and removable labels, you should think about initial tack and ultimate adhesion. Initial tack means how strong the bond is right when you put a label on something, while ultimate adhesion is how well it sticks over time. Permanent adhesives have good initial tack and strong ultimate adhesion, which makes them hard to take off without causing damage. Removable adhesives however have lower initial tack and ultimate adhesion, so you can take them off without leaving any sticky residue behind.

Environmental Resistance

The toughness of labels hinges on how well they handle different environmental elements. Long-lasting labels often stand up to UV light, moisture, and chemicals, which makes them a good fit for outdoor settings. Labels you can peel off can deal with normal temperatures and don't break down during heating and cooling. To tackle harsh settings, you can find special freezer-grade or marine-quality options, these adhesives can hold up in extreme temperatures.

Removal Process

How easy you can take off labels makes a big difference between permanent and removable ones. It's hard to take off permanent labels, and they often leave sticky residue. You can pull off removable labels those with super-removable or movable sticky stuff, without damaging what's underneath. Some removable labels stick well even after you move them around a few times, which helps when you need to change labels a lot. 

Ask the adhesive label experts

At Label-form we have 60 years’ experience in printing and delivering bespoke adhesive labels, we can help you choose the correct adhesives to suit your labelling requirements.

Contact Stewart Serls today to find the label solution for your business needs. Tel: 01628 78208 or click here to get a quote on your next project.