Labels that last
Tested to the extreme
protective coating (PET) 38µm
adhesive (acrylic)
coloured base film (PET)
adhesive (acrylic)
lettering
backing paper
The six different layers in TZ
laminated tapes make them
extremely durable
Abrasion Test:
A 1kg sanding device was passed over Brother P-touch laminated
labels, and non-laminated competitor labels. After 50 return passes the characters
underneath the P-touch laminated label were completely unaffected and the
lamination was only slightly scratched. The characters on the competitor labels
were affected by this test
Strong Adhesive Test:
Standard tape and extra strength adhesive tape were
affixed to a variety of surfaces and left for 30 minutes. Adhesive strength was
tested by removing the tape at an angle of 180 degrees. Our strong adhesive
tape maintained an average of 50% more adhesive strength compared to
standard tapes.
Chemical Test:
Tapes were immersed in various liquids for 2 hours, and no
change in the labels’ appearance or structure occurred. Although some labels
soaked in certain chemicals showed minor changes, rubbing the labels with the
same chemicals had no effect at all. A 500g weight with a chemical and solvent
infused cloth was passed over each label 20 times, and the print quality of P-touch
laminated labels were unaffected, unlike the competitors’ non-laminated labels.
Fade Test:
Several Brother P-touch laminated labels were attached to coated
metal plates and placed inside a fade-inducing chamber at 83°C and left for a
period of 100 hours to simulate a year in sunny surroundings. The text colour
remained unchanged and was still completely legible. To the naked eye, the
tapes’ background colour showed no change, except for the yellow tape which
showed some slight fading.
Temperature Resistant Labels:
P-touch laminated labels, slightly roughened
with abrasive paper, were attached to stainless steel then heated and cooled.
After 240 hours at -80°C no noticeable change in the tapes’ adhesive or colour
had occurred. After 240 hours at 150°C, despite slight discolouration, the text on
the labels remained completely intact*. The black on matt silver tapes are most
resistant to high temperatures.
*When tape is subject to extremely high temperatures for long periods, the laminate film may be separated or become discoloured, or it
may shrink. For more detailed information on the tests performed, please contact your local Brother office.
Why do Brother P-touch
laminated labels last longer?
Unlike ordinary labels, Brother P-touch
laminated TZ tapes consist of six layers of
materials, resulting in a thin, extremely strong
label. Characters are formed with a thermal
transfer ink and sandwiched between two
protective layers of PET (polyester film).
The result is a virtually indestructible label that
can withstand even the harshest conditions.
Tested to the extreme
We are sure about the durability of our labels
because we’ve tested them to the extreme,
against the effects of abrasion, temperature,
chemicals and sunlight. Results prove that
Brother P-touch laminated labels outperform
competitor labels, staying legible and affixed,
so you can be confident of a professional
quality label that has been designed to last.
Abrasion
Resistant
Abrasion
Resistant
Strong
Adhesion
Chemical
Resistant
Fade
Resistant
Temperature
Resistant
Easy Peel
Laminated
Water
Resistant
Chemical
Resistant
Fade
Resistant
Temperature
Resistant
Strong
Adhesion
