Custom Labels, Preprinting & RFID Encoding
From our in-house lab: barcode and color labels preprinted to spec, RFID smart labels encoded and verified in batches, and full-color plastic cards — engineered for your surface, environment, and compliance requirements.
- In-house design, preprinting, color, RFID encoding & card printing
- Every barcode verified and every RFID tag read-tested
- GS1, UDI, GHS, and retail-mandate compliance
- Free sample kits and no minimums on stock media
Delivered by a Zebra Premier Solution Partner with a dedicated specialization in labeling.
What our lab does
Four in-house capabilities cover nearly every label and card you need — printed, encoded, and verified before they reach your floor.
Preprinted Barcode Labels
Barcodes, part numbers, logos and serialized data preprinted on the exact media your line runs.
Color Label Printing
Photo-quality full-color labels and GHS compliance labels with no plate or setup fees.
RFID Encoding
Batch-encoded RFID smart labels with serialized EPCs, verified and ready to apply.
Color Card Printing
Durable full-color plastic cards for ID, access, and loyalty — encoded and ready to issue.
Printed & encoded in-house
Color-on-demand presses and RFID printer-encoders running side by side — so your labels are produced, verified, and shipped from one lab.
Color-on-demand printing
Epson ColorWorks presses print GHS and branded color labels with no plate or color fees.
Batch RFID encoding
Zebra printer-encoders write and print smart labels in series, with every tag read-verified.
Label Finder
Answer a few questions and we'll point you to the right label.
Step 1 of 4
What are you labeling?
Materials & Specifications
We match facestock, adhesive, and finish to your surface and environment. A selection of common constructions:
| Material | Adhesive | Finish | Temp range | Print method | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coated Paper Semi-gloss / matte paper | Permanent acrylic | Uncoated or topcoated | 40°F to 150°F | Direct thermal / Thermal transfer | High-volume shipping, retail, pick-and-pack |
Polypropylene (BOPP) White / clear / metallic BOPP | Permanent or removable | Gloss or matte laminate | -20°F to 200°F | Color inkjet / Thermal transfer | Full-color products, moisture & oil resistance |
Polyester (PET) White / clear / silver polyester | High-tack permanent | Topcoated for scratch resistance | -40°F to 300°F | Thermal transfer (resin) / Color | Asset tags, chemical & outdoor durability |
Polyimide Amber / white polyimide | High-temperature silicone/acrylic | Topcoated | -100°F to 700°F | Thermal transfer (resin) | Circuit boards, wave-solder, extreme heat |
Vinyl White / colored vinyl | Aggressive permanent | Gloss, UV-stable | -40°F to 180°F | Color inkjet / Thermal transfer | GHS chemical drums, outdoor & curved surfaces |
Freezer-Grade Paper or polypropylene | Cold-temp / deep-freeze acrylic | Topcoated | -80°F to 120°F (LN₂ options) | Direct thermal / Thermal transfer | Cold chain, specimen, blood bank, frozen food |
Tamper-Evident Destructible vinyl / void polyester | Permanent, high-bond | Matte / VOID pattern | -20°F to 200°F | Thermal transfer / Color | Security seals, warranty, asset control |
RFID Inlay Stock Paper / PET with embedded UHF inlay | Permanent acrylic (on-metal options) | Printable topcoat | -40°F to 185°F | RFID print-and-encode | Item-level, carton, pallet & asset RFID |
PVC / Composite Card 30 mil PVC or composite | N/A (rigid card) | Gloss / matte, optional holographic overlay | Ambient | Retransfer color card printing | ID badges, access, membership, loyalty cards |
Why buy labels from Arrowhead
A full label lab plus 35+ years of barcode and RFID expertise, under one roof.
Full-color on demand
Epson ColorWorks presses print GHS and branded color labels with no plate or color fees.
Batch RFID encoding
Serialized EPC/SGTIN encoding with 100% read verification before it ships.
Color card printing
Photo IDs, access, and loyalty cards printed and encoded ready to issue.
Verified quality
ANSI/ISO barcode grading and read testing on every job.
Compliance expertise
GS1-128, SSCC, UDI, GHS, ISBT 128, and Prop 65 built to spec.
Managed supply
Approved part numbers, sample kits, and scheduled delivery programs.
Compliance, built to spec
Labels engineered and verified to the standards your partners and regulators require.
GS1 / Retail
GS1-128, SSCC pallet, UPC/GTIN and item-level SGTIN RFID to retail mandate specs.
Healthcare / UDI
FDA UDI, specimen/cryo, wristbands, and ISBT 128 blood-bank labels engineered to survive.
Food / Logistics
Nutrition & ingredient panels, date coding, Prop 65 warnings, and shipping labels.
See our label capabilities
Labels & Pre-Printing Overview
Learn about our custom label design and pre-printing capabilities
Get free label samples
The best way to choose a label is to hold it. Tell us what you're labeling and we'll send representative media to test on your product and printer — no obligation.
- Representative facestocks and adhesives for your application
- Try them on your surface, in your environment, on your printer
- A specialist follows up to help you spec the final label
Request a Free Sample Kit
Tell us what you're labeling and we'll send representative media to test on your product and printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to spec your labels?
Talk to a label specialist about your application, compliance requirements, and volumes.
Need custom labels, RFID encoding, or cards?