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Pad Printing vs.
Heat Transfer
Comparison of tagless technology: pad printed tags
versus heat transfer labels
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Tagless Label Technology Comparison:
Pad Printing vs. Heat Transfer
The chart below is a comparison of two methods of making tagless neck labels - the older Heat Transfer method and the newer Tagless Pad Printing method. When it comes to consumer health, costs, durability, production speed and branding flexibility, pad printed tags have a number of crucial advantages. Judge for yourself!
If you have further questions about Tagless Pad Printing or concerns as to whether it will be a good fit for your business, please call us at 978-646-8980 (USA), 905-426-5325 (Canada) or 504-2510-2055 (Honduras).
| PAD PRINTED TAGS BY INKCUPS NOW |
Heat Transfer Labels |
| CONSUMER HEALTH: |
| Printed tags are NAMSA certified to have zero skin irritation |
Heat transfer labels reportedly have caused allergic reactions in a number of babies and adults |
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| LEGALITY: |
| Printed tags are compliant with CPSIA'08: the Sapphire ink for tagless garments is certified phthalate-free and PVC-free. |
Heat transfer labels are currently being reformulated to become phthalate-free and PVC-free - which in some cases resulted in serious adhesion and application problems |
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| COSTS: |
| Cost per printed tag ~ $0.003 |
Cost per label for high volumes ~ $0.02
Cost per label for low volumes ~ $0.09 |
| $70.00 (cost of 1 ink can) = 100,000 tags |
$1,100.00 (minimum order of labels) = 12,000 labels |
| Compact and durable supplies can be easily stored in cabinets |
Funds tied up in label inventory that occupies a lot of storage space and gets damaged easily |
| Low utility costs: air is less than 0.5 cfm, electricity is 0.87amp/10watt (per machine)
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Sky-high electricity costs |
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| QUALITY: |
| Tags withstand 50 industrial washes |
Labels begin to break after 5-10 industrial washes |
| Tags can be stretched - good for flexible garments |
Labels break apart on stretching |
| If garment shrinks after washing, tag also shrinks |
If garment shrinks after washing, label causes unsightly dent on garment |
| Tags stay soft hand even after washing - great for intimate apparel |
Labels may have rough texture |
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| PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY: |
| Average cycle time for machine ~ 1000 tags per hour |
Average cycle time for machine ~ 400 labels per hour |
Change graphics on demand!
A new design can be made in less than 20 minutes
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3 weeks lead time for changing graphics.
Minimum order - 12,000 labels
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| Ability to date and lot code to meet CPSIA regulations
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Date and lot coding requires separate operation
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| Ability to reduce "show through" by reducing ink laydown - great for intimate apparel
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No ability to control "show through"
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Main Benefits of Tagless Pad Printing:
- Flexibility - easily change graphics on garments based on need, reduce inventory costs and label stock
- Cost savings - pad printed labels are less expensive than thermal transfer
- Better durability - no cracking of the label
- Dries quickly - touch dry immediately, stack and pack right after printing
- High quality image - as small as 4 pt. type
- High productivity - from 600 to 1500 prints per hour, depending on the graphic
- Does not damage fabric - does not effect garment texture
- Has "soft hand" - does not have a rough texture
For a no-charge consultation, please contact us at one of our 7 direct sales offices in the North and Central America.
Para ayuda en español, por favor llame Ud. a Victor Uzarraga 520-682-8246 (está en Arizona, EEUU) o
Luis Gúnera: +504-2510-2055 (está en Choloma, Honduras).
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