Need a specialty label that withstands elements, such as extreme temperatures, moisture, oils, grease and solvents? The consultants at ABLT can customize most any label need and we carry a wide range of hard-to-find specialty label stocks and adhesives available to mix and match.

We can combine various label materials, shapes, sizes, adhesives, laminates and matching them to harsh environment durability requirements to create the ideal label to meet your unique needs. These specialty labels can then be color printed with your company brand and styling while still meeting your exact specifications.

Contact us to determine what mix of specialty label materials is right for your project. Below is a partial list of specialty materials we have used to solve our customers' challenging label issues. 

Polyester, or Mylar, face stock is an extremely durable material that withstands great temperature ranges and possesses excellent chemical resistance. Standard stock comes in white, metalized silver and clear but can be tinted to any color needed. Common uses include:

• Solar Panel Modules
• Electrical Control Panels
• Hazardous Warning Labels.

Vinyl Long-Term Outdoor Decal stock is one of the most outdoor friendly materials available, boasting 5 - 7 years of outdoor durability. This tough stock is able to handle even the brightest of graphics. Common applications include:

• Warning labels
• DOT sign decals
• Automobile stickers
• Waterproof decals

With 3M’s SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Marine Safety Reflective Tape, ABLT offers waterproof, pressure sensitive adhesive labels that will stick to nearly any surface or texture. Typical initial brightness level is 500 RA. This tape is U.S. Coast Guard approved and is the toughest and brightest reflective tape currently available.

To make our labels both waterproof and reflective, ABLT adds Scotchlite Reflective Material to the SOLAS Tape. This 3M manufactured marking film is easy to apply and includes pressure sensitive adhesive. The 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material can be hand cut, die cut, kiss cut or screen printed. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material comes in three finishes for all your wholesale clothing label needs:

• 8830 silver with a typical initial brightness level of 500 RA
• 8886 red with a typical initial brightness level of 175 RA
• 8887 yellow with a typical initial brightness level of 175 RA

For outdoor label applications, the Lexan clear Polycarbonate overlaminate will protect your printed material from extreme moisture and UV rays.  These high performance labels are commonly used on gas pumps, radio bezels, hard hats and bicycle helmets, industrial equipment, sporting equipment, toys and outdoor vehicles.

The UV resistant Acrylar label product will add years to the life of colored labels. This protective laminate is chemical resistant but still offers excellent clarity and readability of the label. This material is ideal for long term outdoor applications, as well as warehouse bin labeling, shelf marking and long-range scanning of barcodes in indoor environments.

Print Variable Data labels in-house without worrying about oil, grease and solvents affecting your print. ABLT has developed a labeling system designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. LizardSkin Thermal Transfer printable labels, when combined with our custom formulated TT ribbon, gives variable data lasting durability. ABLT can provide blank or preprinted labels, allowing you to print custom barcodes or identification data in-house. Let ABLT’s label engineers walk you through a customized label solution to solve your label needs.

This removable adhesive is perfect for filing and long-term document retention since it removes cleanly from and re-adheres to a variety of materials.

This high tenacity acrylic adhesive provides excellent flagging resistance on small diameter surfaces and superb initial bonding strength to most surfaces, including HSE and LSE. It also features short-term heat resistance up to 250°F. High tenacity acrylic adhesive is ideal for high-speed dispensing of pharmaceutical paper stocks.