Polyester Labels
Durable film labels commonly specified for asset identification, equipment labels and demanding environments.
DurabilityLong term
Typical environmentsOutdoor, Abrasion, Assets
Selection principleTest the full construction
Selection guidance
Validate the exact polyester, adhesive and resin ribbon combination against abrasion, chemical and temperature exposure.
Compatibility checks
- Confirm direct thermal versus thermal transfer print technology.
- For thermal transfer, test the ribbon with the exact facestock and coating.
- Qualify the adhesive on the real substrate, at the actual application temperature.
- Validate barcode readability after expected handling and exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Where are polyester labels used?
Validate the exact polyester, adhesive and resin ribbon combination against abrasion, chemical and temperature exposure.
How should polyester labels be qualified?
Test the complete construction: facestock, adhesive, print method, ribbon where applicable, substrate, application temperature and real exposure conditions.