Labelling Horticultural products
The labels are subject to various environmental and weather conditions, including ultraviolet ray and heat exposure from sunlight, water exposure from plant irrigation, and occasional chemical exposure from fertilizer or pesticide applications. The labels are also handled repeatedly as plants are moved through the inventory process to eventual sale. Despite these harsh environments, the labels need to remain highly legible throughout the supply chain.
Why using thermal transfer technology for this application ?
Thermal transfer printing technology for plant labels and tags
ARMOR-IIMAK’s Thermal Transfer ribbons for labels offer an excellent print finish for stick-in or loop labels, whether out of PVC or Tyvek.
The print sharpness makes it possible to print all types of barcodes, large and small characters, prices and logos on horticultural labels. The inks used in ARMOR-IIMAK black ribbons (and certain other colours) are not degraded by sunlight.
- For printing on a horticultural label not exposed to very aggressive conditions, a Wax/Resin ink such as the APX FH+ is an ideal option.
- For labels exposed to the most aggressive conditions (fertiliser, extreme temperatures and abrasion), a Resin ink from the AXR range is recommended to ensure excellent data legibility over time.
For this application, we recommend the following products:
