5 tables
Data reference
The hard numbers.
Sourced reference tables for the figures that decide a label — surface energy, outdoor lifespan, temperature ranges, ribbon matching. The data our own material expert works from.
Nº 01
Surface energy (dyne levels) of common label surfaces
Surface · Surface energy (dyne/cm) · Sticks with standard adhesive?
Nº 02Outdoor label lifespan by material
Construction · Typical outdoor life · Best for
Nº 03Adhesive service temperature ranges
Adhesive type · Service temperature · Typical use
Nº 04Thermal-transfer ribbon selection by facestock
Ribbon · Matched facestock · Durability
Nº 05Label film service temperature ranges
Film · Service range · Notes