A heat transfer label is a specific type of decoration, which is transferred from a carrier (transfer paper or foil) onto an object by the use of heat, pressure and/or adhesive. The carrier holds a release layer specific to the print process and the... moreA heat transfer label is a specific type of decoration, which is transferred from a carrier (transfer paper or foil) onto an object by the use of heat, pressure and/or adhesive. The carrier holds a release layer specific to the print process and the type of product to be decorated.
Heat transfer labels are typically used to decorate all sorts of promotional items, such as pens, magnets, pen holders, soap dispensers or industrial products like plastic buckets, pails and cartridges. They can be applied to a variety of shapes and forms and, because they are so thin, brand owners can achieve a more exclusive “no-label” look.
Conventional heat transfer labels are produced using direct offset or direct screen printing. However, these methods are limited in their capability of producing full color graphics. Other drawbacks of traditional methods include lower image quality, cost and time of prepress, and lack of flexibility.
Digital heat transfer labels, which combine digital label print... less
