Save 10% off your first LabelValue order | Handwritten and Writable Labels: Materials, Types, Uses, and Tips
- By LabelValue Team
- Jan 1, 2024
In this blog post, we will explore how writable labels are used, why they are essential, and which label materials you can write on.
Why Are Writable Labels Used?
Write on labels offer several advantages that make them important for their niche and specific use.
1. Flexibility: Writable labels can be customized on the spot, allowing you to adapt to changing needs and circumstances. This flexibility is especially valuable when labeling small projects.
2. Cost-Effective: You don't need specialized label printers, or to order custom labels for every new task or small project with writeable labels.
3. Ease of Use: Writable labels are user-friendly and do not require technical skills. Anyone can quickly write on them with a pen, pencil, marker, or even a printer, making them accessible for all.
How are Write on labels Used?
Handwritten labels are used for organization, communication, and custom labels. Their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use make them a go-to solution for low-quantity custom labels or small projects.
Writable labels are adhesive stickers made from materials that can be easily handwritten on with a permanent marker or pen. Below are some examples of how handwritten labels are used.
1. Organizing and Identifying Items. Write on labels are often used to organize and identify items in homes, offices, and warehouses. You can use them to label boxes, files, storage containers, or shelves. Writing a brief description or category on a label can save you time searching for things later.
2. Food and Beverage Labeling. In kitchens and pantries, writable labels come in handy for labeling homemade sauces, frozen foods, or perishables with expiration dates. They are also used in commercial food service to label ingredients, allergens, and preparation dates.
3. Education and Classroom Use. Teachers frequently use write on labels to mark students' assignments, notebooks, and classroom materials. They are especially useful for personalizing student belongings and keeping track of supplies.
4. Name Tags. Hello my name is Chad name tag labels are another popular writeable label.
Which Label Materials Can I Write On?
Writable labels come in various materials, each suited to different purposes. Most writeable labels are paper labels. Below are some common label materials you can write on:
1. Paper Labels: Paper labels are versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications. They work well with most writing instruments and are suitable for short-term use.
2. Vinyl Labels: Vinyl labels are durable and resistant to moisture, making them ideal for outdoor or industrial applications. They can be written on with permanent markers.
3. Direct Thermal Labels: Commonly used in shipping and barcode printing. They are designed to be printed on with direct thermal printers, but some may also be writable with a permanent marker or pen.
What can I use to handwrite on my labels?
Writeable labels are compatible with permanent markers, traditional and mechanical pencils, highlighters, markers, crayons, colored pencils, as well as ballpoint and felt-tip pens.
Below are some examples to use to handwrite your labels.
- Sharpie® permanent markers
- Bic® mechanical pencils
- Bic® Brite Liner highlighters
- Bic® Round Stic ballpoint pens
- Crayola® markers
- Crayola® Crayons
- Pilot® G-2 gel pens
With a variety of write-on-label materials available, you can choose the one that best suits your specific needs. So whether you're labeling your child's school supplies, organizing your pantry, or managing a warehouse, writable labels are an option in your business or home.
Handwritten Labels vs. Printed Labels: Which Is Right for You?
If you need a low quantity handwritten labels will work. Or if you want more crafty labels write on labels will do it. Printed labels are better for high volumes of labels, but can also give the artist look if cursive fonts and artistic graphics are used, and that will also require a label printer.
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