Labeling Fundamentals

About the Acquisition On August 18, 2020 Dasco was acquired by Supply Chain Services, a premier provider of identification solutions to customers across North America.  Though you will notice a few minor changes, rest assured that we’re still striving to provide you the best in barcode and identification solutions. At Dasco, our aim is to serve you. To that end...

Paper or Synthetic? A Guide to Label Facestock What is Facestock? Facestock is the material that holds ink on one side and adhesive on the other, making it the core of any label construction. Just as there are a variety of label adhesives, facestocks come in a range of materials. Understanding the differences and advantages of these materials is critical...

How To Do A Label Marking Durability Test See the infographic at the bottom of this article. When searching for a UL Compliant labeling solution it can be nerve-wracking to commit, especially when your labels must pass a marking durability test. Thankfully, you can test the durability of any prospective label yourself in just a few minutes by following these...

Direct Thermal Vs Thermal Transfer See the infographic at the bottom of this article. If you’re reading this , you’re probably on the hunt for a labeling solution. Navigating the vast ocean of options can leave you feel like your drowning in information. Looking for a lifeline? Here’s a quick summary of what you need to know about direct thermal...

8 Types of Label Adhesives See the infographic at the bottom of this article. We’ve all had those situations. Maybe you had to scour a buyer’s guide off the window of a car at your dealership. Or maybe you once spent the night labeling inventory only to discover the labels curling up the next morning. Clearly you need different label...