Writable Laminate / Varnish Labels
Labels You Can Write On
Whether you’re a spirits distiller looking to add an exclusive and handcrafted touch to your product, or a manufacturer that needs an easy and efficient way of marking products with inspection dates or QC stamps, writable laminate or varnish labels are an excellent solution. There are many different uses and applications in a wide range of industries where there is a need for both professional branding and the addition of on-the-spot, variable information.
What are Writable Laminate / Varnish Labels?
Writable laminate or varnish labels are custom labels that allow you to add additional information, either handwritten or from a desktop printer, without smudging or smearing. Very often it has a matte finish, however there are also glossy and satin finishes available. The laminate or varnish adds a level of protection and durability against moisture, scuffing, smearing, everyday wear-and-tear, and fading. The combination of the polished look of a professionally printed, more durable label, the personalized touch of handwriting, and ability to immediately add updated, variable information, makes them a practical, affordable, and visually appealing solution for many labeling challenges.
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Benefits of Writable Varnish Labels
Improved Customer Engagement & Experience
Handwritten elements add a human touch and authenticity to products and brands, helping them connect with customers and making them more appealing.
Customization
Allows on-the-spot customization with your unique, variable information after the label has been printed.
Branding
The main part of the label that is professionally printed helps maintain a polished and consistent brand image.
Versatility
Adhere to many different surfaces and have various applications and uses across a wide range of industries.
Cost Effective
Eliminates the need to order new custom labels for small batches or frequently changing information
Protection
The writable laminate or varnish surface helps protect against moisture, smudging and scuffing. This prevents printed inks and handwritten notes from rubbing off and fading.
Industries Served
Many industries that need to bridge the gap between static, pre-printed labels and adding dynamic, adaptable information use writable laminate or varnish labels. Some key examples are craft spirits, wine, and beer industries, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, logistics and shipping, retail, and automotive.
Read on to find out more about how you can use these labels. If you don’t see your industry to the right, contact us to find out how they can benefit your business.
Spirits, Wine, Beer
Use writable laminate or varnish labels to add batch and lot numbers, bottling dates, or even unique cask numbers directly on the label for tracking and providing transparency to customers. If experimenting with new aging techniques, unique botanicals or special finishes and releasing small, exclusive batches, you can easily add unique names, flavor profiles, or "bottled for" information to the label. Finally, a distiller or master blender might hand-sign a bottle or add a personal note directly to the laminated or varnished area of the label, enhancing the exclusive and handcrafted appeal.
Food & Beverage
Excellent for artisan food producers, restaurants and catering services, and for retail grocers and delis. Add "best by" dates or personalized messages to items like homemade jams, sauces, baked goods, specialty items.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Apply writable laminate or varnish labels to equipment and machinery for maintenance logs, calibration dates, services records, parts identification. They are also useful for labeling bins and shelves during inventory management. Use them to mark products with inspection dates, QC stamps, or notes for quality control. Finally, add batch codes, fill dates or specific instructions to chemical, paint or lubricant containers.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
In healthcare and pharmaceutical settings, you can add information to samples, specimens, or slides, with patient IDs, collection dates or test results. Other uses include adding patient-specific or additional details to prescription labels, or tracking maintenance or calibration dates to medical equipment.
