Up to 500 °C
Labels for high temperatures
For shot blasting, galvanising, welding and heat treatment processes. From 150 °C with adhesive up to 500 °C with the adhesive-free ARGIPRINT° range.
Application catalogue
What must your label resist?
Select the application that best describes the conditions of use. Each page covers the technical requirements, the recommended materials and the sectors where it is most used.
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UV · rain · thermal cycling
Labels for outdoor and weathering
Labels that resist UV radiation, prolonged rain and sudden temperature changes without fading, cracking or lifting. For permanent identification outdoors.
Solvents · acids · oils
Labels resistant to chemicals
For environments in frequent contact with solvents, acids, cutting fluids and aggressive cleaning agents. The material keeps its readability and adhesion in direct contact with aggressive agents.
Cold rooms · condensation
Labels for moisture and the cold chain
Labels that apply and stay adhered on wet, condensed surfaces or at sub-zero temperatures. Cryogenic adhesives and waterproof plastic materials.
VOID · destructible · holographic
Tamper-evident and security labels
Materials that leave visible evidence of tampering when someone tries to peel off the label. For asset control, warranty seals, chain of custody and security traceability.
GS1 · SSCC · Code 128 · QR
Barcode and traceability labels
For dispatch, receiving and internal traceability. Compatible with industrial printers from Zebra, Honeywell, SATO, TSC and other brands. High readability with fixed and handheld scanners in adverse conditions.
UHF · HF · NFC · no line of sight
RFID labels
Labels with an RFID inlay for automated inventory and traceability without needing a direct line of sight. For logistics, automotive, manufacturing and real-time asset control.
Technical enquiry
Can't find your application here?
We also work with conditions outside the catalogue: difficult surfaces, combined environments and specific regulatory requirements. Tell us about your process.
Choose by condition
Which condition makes your label fail?
Identify the most demanding condition in your process and the failure symptom you want to avoid. We will take you to the page with the right solution.
| If your label must resist… | Common failure symptom | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Process heat (150–500 °C) | Chars, lifts off or loses the printed code | High temperature labels → |
| Outdoor exposure: UV, rain and thermal cycling | Fading and loss of adhesion within a few months | Outdoor labels → |
| Acids, solvents and industrial cleaning | The adhesive dissolves and the print disappears | Chemical-resistant labels → |
| Moisture, condensation and the cold chain | Lifting from application on wet surfaces or ice | Moisture and cold labels → |
| Attempts at opening or tampering | The label is removed without leaving visible evidence | Tamper-evident labels → |
| Automated reading and traceability | Illegible code or low contrast | Barcode labels → |
| Identification without line of sight | Each unit has to be scanned one by one | RFID labels → |
Materials
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Once you have identified the application, the next step is the material. Temperature, chemical resistance and adhesives determine which one is right.
Sectors
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If you would rather navigate by sector, each one has its own guide with materials, adhesives and specific regulations.
Related resources
Technical help
Frequently asked questions about applications and conditions of use
Not sure which factors influence the choice? Questions about environment, resistance, adhesives and how to select the right solution.
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How to choose the material for your label
Practical criteria for selecting the right substrate according to surface, environment and end use.
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How to choose your label based on its application
Answers to the most common questions when choosing a label by the condition it must resist.
What is the difference between choosing a label by application and choosing by material?+
They are two routes to the same decision. Choosing by application starts from the condition the label must resist — high temperature, outdoor, chemicals, cold or tampering — and takes you to the right construction. Choosing by material starts from the substrate (polyester, polypropylene, paper…) and its properties. If you know what the label is up against but not which material to order, start with the application; if you already know the material, go to the materials catalogue. Both routes reach the same solution.
How do I know what my label must resist before requesting a sample?+
Define three things: the surface it is applied to (metal, plastic, cardboard, wood…), the environment of use (temperature, moisture, chemicals, outdoor or indoor) and the expected duration in that environment. With those three data points we can advise on the right construction — material, adhesive and print ribbon; if you also know your printer, we can close the proposal at the first contact. Tell us about your case and we will recommend the right application.
My case combines several conditions at once. Is there a label that covers them all?+
Almost always. Instead of one label per condition, we select the construction that covers the combination: for example, chemical resistance together with application on a cold, wet surface, or mechanical abrasion combined with prolonged outdoor exposure. We prioritise the critical requirement and validate the whole combination with a sample. Tell us about all the conditions in your process, not just the main one.
Can I request a sample to validate the label in my own application?+
Yes. For new applications or critical conditions, it is worth validating with a sample before moving to full production: it confirms adhesion, code readability and resistance in your real environment without committing to a firm order. Tell us about the application and we will prepare the right sample.
Contact
Know your application but not the material?
Tell us about the application, the environmental conditions and the surface. We will advise you on the most suitable material and adhesive from the first contact.
- Free, no-obligation technical advice.
- Response within 24 hours.
- Material testing when the project requires it.