Creating a waterproof label requires choosing materials engineered to resist moisture, UV light, extreme temperatures, and harsh chemicals. Print your labels at Maverick Label. We offer strong options like vinyl, clear polyester, and anodized metal. These labels won’t fade, peel, or break down.
Designed for outdoor, industrial, and healthcare settings, these materials provide reliable, long-lasting performance. If you need waterproof labels at home, consider using high-quality materials compatible with laser printers or inkjet printers. Add an overcoat sheet or a gloss overcoat spray for extra resistance to moisture.
Waterproof Label Materials
Looking for labels that are waterproof, weatherproof, dishwasher-safe, or oven-safe? Maverick Label provides a range of strong, resistant labels that stay intact, even in extreme conditions. These materials are ideal for industrial applications, vehicle decals, hospitals, and more.
Our printing technology and choice of overcoat sheets protect your labels. This helps them resist daily wear and tear. It also makes sure your print looks bright and lasts longer.
Weatherproof Label Uses
These durable labels have many different uses and can be applied to a wide range of surfaces. Let’s go over the most common applications and the reasons why weatherproof labels are perfect for demanding conditions.
Outdoor Promotional Labels and Signs
Attract more customers with durable promotional signs and labels. Brand awareness and visibility are important for many companies.
You should invest in materials that will last. Good promotional labels and signs catch the eyes of drivers. They also help people find your business more easily. Few businesses can survive competition without maintaining weatherproof signs.
Equipment Labels
Equipment used outside or exposed to sun, water, or extreme temperatures needs a weatherproof label. It is better than an indoor label. These types of labels can withstand all kinds of environments and stay looking great for years. These are great if you need to add warning signs, instructions, or extra markings to equipment exposed to the weather.
Another common use for equipment labels is in marine activities, like boats, ramps, and docks. These labels can withstand sun and saltwater exposure.
Warning Signs
Almost every business needs warning signs to keep employees, customers, and the public safe from possible dangers. Any surface that is outside or exposed to water and chemicals, should have a weatherproof label.
Well-placed warning signs help you protect the people you are responsible for. They also reduce your risk of liability. Do not assume that a worn-out warning sign works as well as a weatherproof sign. A weatherproof sign lasts longer and is more effective.
For temporary hazards, such as a wet floor, you can place the labels directly on moveable signage. When working with equipment or other permanent hazards, labels should be in a clear, visible spot. This way, people at risk can easily see the label.
Indoor Applications
Some products or places may not usually face outdoor conditions. However, cleaning agents, regular washing, and oven heat can expose them. Even though a product or environment may be indoors, that doesn’t mean a regular indoor label will be the right choice. Weatherproof labels aren’t just “weatherproof”, they’re oven proof, dishwasher proof, cleaning agent proof, and more!
Maybe you create a product designed for the oven? These labels are oven safe.
What about a product that regularly goes in the dishwasher? Yep, these labels are dishwasher safe too! Hospitals and healthcare settings also use these labels. Here, workers often clean equipment with strong chemicals.
Material Breakdown
We offer a variety of materials and adhesives that are weatherproof. Here we breakdown the different materials and potential applications for each of these materials.
Vinyl Durable – Standard or Removable Adhesive
This material is a Vinyl that comes in a variety of colors. We offer two types of adhesive. The first is a standard 4-mil adhesive, which is a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive.
The second is a removable 4-mil adhesive, which can be taken off most surfaces easily. It leaves no residue and does not need chemicals.
Vinyl with permanent adhesive lasts for 3 to 5 years outdoors. The removable adhesive lasts for 6 months outdoors.
Common uses: hazard labels and warning signs, outdoor promotional labels, equipment labels, warning signs.
Transparent Polyester
This material is a clear, see-through polyester with a permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive. You can put the adhesive on the front or back of the label, depending on whether you want to read the label through glass or place it directly on the product. The system automatically adds white ink for free when you use transparent materials.
Common uses: Messaging to customers, dry and refrigerated display cases, window decals, car and equipment decals.
Polyester – Elephant Grip
This 2-mil polyester has an extremely aggressive clear, permanent adhesive on a heavy paper liner. The adhesive works well in tough spots. It is a strong adhesive meant for permanent use only. This polyester offers a 2-year outdoor durability rating.
Common uses: equipment labels, warning labels, outdoor applications.
Vinyl – Destructible Reflective 5 mil
This 5-mil vinyl provides tamper-evident protection. Once applied, this vinyl cannot be removed in one piece, providing evidence of tampering.
This vinyl has a strong adhesive and reflects light well, making it ideal for applications that require high visibility, both day and night. This product is rated for a 7-year outdoor durability.
Common uses: tools and machinery, rental equipment, electronics, equipment used in dark environments.
Security Polyester Silver
This 2.5-mil polyester provides tamper-evident protection by displaying the word “VOID” on both the label and surface if removed. It is rated for a 2-year outdoor life.
It is suitable for use in sensitive markets, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, where tamper evidence is critical.
Common uses: tagging computers, laptops, cell phones, tools, or instruments; also popular in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
LexSaver® Plus
LexSaver® Plus is a Maverick-owned specialty product that is resistant to heat, tearing, abrasion, and stretch. The UV-resistant polypropylene coating provides a soft, embossed velvet texture. It is highly durable and lasts for 7 years outdoors.
Common uses: outdoor applications, hospital and healthcare, construction equipment, and power tools.
Flexible Anodized Aluminum Foil
This material is a metal foil with 2 mil super-strong adhesive. Suitable for some curved surfaces, it is ideal for labels exposed to chemicals, cleaning solvents, direct sunlight, salt spray, high temperatures, or continuous abrasion. Available in versions that last up to 20 years for intensified tags.
Common uses: tools and machinery, electronics, equipment used in harsh conditions.
Anodized Metal
This is an exceptionally long-lasting material that can withstand the toughest environments both indoors and outdoors. Recommended for labels facing direct sunlight, salt spray, high temperatures, cleaning solvents, or constant abrasion, this material is rated for up to 20-year outdoor durability.
For applications requiring extreme conditions, stronger adhesives and higher temperature-rated adhesives are available; please inquire for custom solutions.
Common uses: hospital equipment and tools, outdoor machinery, industrial applications.
When you need more from your label, Maverick Label has the materials and adhesives you’re looking for. We have options for virtually every need and will do our best to make sure you select the right material for your job. If you have questions about materials or labels, please contact us at [email protected].
