A weathered steel drum carrying a chemical-resistant laminated label

Industrial labels

Industrial containers are stored outside, handled with equipment rather than hands, and often carry hazard information that is legally required to stay readable. The label has to be the most durable thing on the drum.

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What the label has to survive

  • Outdoor storage

    Sustained UV and rain destroy paper labels and standard varnishes within months.

  • Chemical contact

    Product spillage down the side of a drum is routine rather than exceptional.

  • Rough handling

    Drums are rolled, stacked and moved by forklift, abrading anything unprotected.

  • Hazard communication

    Pictograms and hazard statements must remain legible for the container's working life.

A typical construction

Where we usually start for industrial work. It is a starting point, not a specification — we confirm every element against your container, filling line and shelf life before quoting.

  • FacePET or PP film
  • AdhesiveHigh-tack permanent
  • FinishChemical-resistant laminate
  • 1,000Minimum order, built for far more

What we'll ask you

Answering these up front is the fastest route to an accurate quote.

  • How long the container is stored outdoors before use.
  • Which chemistry the label will contact, so the laminate can be matched to it.
  • Whether hazard labelling requirements dictate minimum sizes or specific colours.

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Let's spec your industrial label

Tell us the container and the conditions — we'll do the rest.

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