What Are Labels & Tags?
Labels and tags are adhesive-backed or attached identification markers used to communicate product information, branding, pricing, and compliance details. Printed labels range from simple address stickers to complex product labels with barcodes and regulatory information, while tags provide similar functionality with hanging or attached formats for retail and inventory applications.
Common uses include:
- Inventory tracking and asset management
- Product identification and branding
- Shipping and mailing address labels
Common uses include:
- Product identification and branding
- Shipping and mailing address labels
- Inventory tracking and asset management
Professional Labels & Tags for Product Identification
Custom labels and tags serve as critical communication tools across virtually every industry, providing essential product information while reinforcing brand identity at the point of purchase or use. From warehouse inventory systems to retail shelf displays, professionally printed labels ensure your products are properly identified, tracked, and presented with clarity and consistency.
For commercial print brokers and operations managers, label printing requires expertise in adhesive selection, material durability, and printing technology appropriate for the intended application. Baldwin Business Systems partners with label manufacturers who combine precision die-cutting with advanced printing methods to deliver labels that perform reliably across diverse environments—from freezer-grade adhesives to outdoor-durable materials.
Whether you need simple shipping labels on rolls, custom die-cut product labels with full-color graphics, or specialty tags for retail merchandise, professional label printing ensures consistent quality and reliable adhesion. Custom labels can incorporate barcodes, QR codes, variable data, ingredient lists, warning symbols, and compliance information—all printed with the clarity and durability necessary for your specific application. With options for various materials, finishes, and attachment methods, Baldwin delivers labeling solutions that combine functional performance with professional presentation across all your identification and tracking needs.
Customization Options
Label Types & Formats
- Roll labels for automated application
- Sheet labels for laser printer compatibility
- Die-cut custom shapes and sizes
- Bumper stickers and outdoor decals
- Security labels with tamper-evident features
- Removable or permanent adhesive options
Tag Styles & Materials
- Hang tags with string or plastic attachments
- Adhesive-backed price tags
- Thermal transfer tags for inventory
- Metal or plastic asset tags
- Clothing care labels and swing tags
- Key tags and luggage identifiers
Printing & Features
- Full-color digital or flexographic printing
- Barcodes, QR codes, and serial numbers
- Variable data for personalization
- Lamination and protective coatings
- Metallic foils and special effects
- Sequential numbering and batch coding
Why Customize Your Labels & Tags?
- Brand Recognition
Custom labels transform functional product identification into branding opportunities, reinforcing your company identity on every item while creating cohesive visual presence across product lines. - Regulatory Compliance
Professionally printed labels ensure accurate presentation of required information—ingredients, warnings, certifications, and legal disclosures—meeting industry standards and protecting against liability. - Inventory Efficiency
Barcoded labels and numbered tags streamline tracking systems, reduce manual data entry errors, and improve inventory accuracy across warehouse, retail, and distribution operations. - Product Protection
Tamper-evident and security labels protect against counterfeiting, unauthorized opening, and warranty fraud while providing customers with confidence in product authenticity. - Professional Presentation
High-quality labels with consistent design and clear typography enhance perceived product value, particularly important for premium goods where packaging quality influences purchase decisions.
Industries Commonly Using Printed Labels & Tags
- Manufacturing: Product labeling, safety warnings, asset tracking, quality control identification
- Food & Beverage: Ingredient labels, nutrition facts, batch coding, expiration dating
- Retail: Price tags, merchandise tags, shelf labels, promotional stickers
- Logistics & Warehousing: Shipping labels, pallet tags, location markers, inventory control
- Healthcare: Specimen labels, prescription labels, medical device identification, patient wristbands
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Product labels, ingredient listings, batch numbers, branding stickers
- Chemical & Industrial: Hazard warnings, safety data, handling instructions, regulatory compliance
- Agriculture: Seed bags, fertilizer labels, plant tags, organic certification markers