Evolution of Custom Labels: From Handwritten Tags to Smart Labels
TL;DR Custom labels have evolved from handwritten tags to advanced digital and smart labels. Early labels were simple but lacked durability, consistency, and branding power. Printing innovations introduced mass-produced paper labels and pressure-sensitive “peel-and-stick” options. Digital printing made labels faster to produce, cheaper for small batches, and easier to customize. Modern labels use specialty materials, …