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The luggage label self-adhesive label is a specially designed pressure-sensitive self-adhesive label specifically used for luggage identification and tracking. It belongs to a specific application category of self-adhesive labels and combines the general characteristics of self-adhesive materials with the specific functional requirements of the logistics industry.
In the bustling airports, the warehouses for logistics transfer, and during the busy travel journeys, every piece of luggage requires a clear, sturdy and convenient identification. It carries the information of ownership and safeguards the safety of the items. The adhesive luggage label, as a practical consumable specially designed for luggage identification, with its core advantages of convenient operation, strong adhesion and diverse adaptability, has become a must-have item in multiple scenarios such as air passenger transportation, logistics transportation, business travel, hotel and guesthouse stays, etc. With the power of details, it solves various pain points of luggage identification and ensures a smooth and worry-free journey for each trip.
With high-quality materials, we have fortified the security line of the identification. We understand that luggage undergoes various tests during transportation, such as sorting, handling, jolting, temperature changes, etc. Ordinary labels are prone to falling off, getting worn, and having blurred characters, which can lead to luggage loss or misdelivery, causing unnecessary troubles. Therefore, the self-adhesive label in the material selection is extremely strict. It uses high-toughness heat-sensitive composite self-adhesive paper with precise thickness control, featuring excellent properties such as anti-tearing, abrasion resistance, waterproof, and oil-resistant. It can easily withstand various losses during transportation. Even in extreme environments such as high humidity, high temperature, and low temperature, it can maintain its shape intact, without warping, peeling, or fading.
The paper surface adopts professional heat-sensitive coating, compatible with various heat-sensitive printers, with fast printing speed and clear characters. Whether it's names, contact information, flight information, logistics tracking number, or custom graphics, it can be precisely presented, and is not easily wiped off or blurred, ensuring that the identification information remains clear and legible for a long time. The base paper uses high transparency silicone substrate, which peels off smoothly, is not sticky, and does not leave any residue. It can ensure the convenience of sticking while avoiding the contamination of the luggage surface by residual glue after sticking, balancing practicality and aesthetics. The glue uses an environmentally friendly imported formula, with long-lasting and balanced adhesion. When applied to various materials such as hard-shell luggage boxes, canvas bags, cardboard boxes, or plastic and metal materials, it can firmly adhere, avoiding the embarrassment of either excessive adhesion damaging the luggage surface or insufficient adhesion causing it to fall off. Truly achieving "firm adhesion, no trace when removed".
The standard structure of the self-adhesive label for luggage tags consists of three layers: the surface material (printing layer), the adhesive (pressure-sensitive adhesive layer), and the backing paper (release layer).
Material: The carrier for carrying luggage information (such as barcodes, flight information, destination codes, etc.). Commonly used materials include:
- Thermal paper: No carbon tape required, it is printed directly by a thermal printer and heats up to form an image. It has a fast printing speed and is one of the mainstream materials for airline luggage labels.
- PP (Polypropylene): It has good waterproof, moisture-proof and tear-resistant properties and is suitable for scenarios requiring durability.
- PET (Polyester): It has excellent dimensional stability, high-temperature resistance and chemical corrosion resistance, and is often used in environments requiring higher durability.
- Synthetic paper: Combines the printing adaptability of paper with the durability of plastic film.
- Copperplate paper: Provides good printing quality and is suitable for labels requiring high-quality graphic printing.
- Adhesive: Ensures that the label can be firmly adhered to the surface of various materials of luggage boxes (such as nylon, polycarbonate, ABS plastic, etc.), and can resist bumps, temperature differences and humidity changes during transportation. According to the adhesion strength, it can be divided into strong adhesive type and ultra-strong adhesive type, to meet the needs of different surfaces and long-term adhesion.
- Backing paper: A release paper coated with silicone oil, which protects the adhesive and ensures that the label can be smoothly peeled off and adhered. Commonly used materials include Graslin paper, etc. It requires an appropriate release force to facilitate high-speed automatic labeling or manual tearing.
Its main features include: no need to apply glue, convenient for sticking, firm adhesion, certain weather resistance (such as temperature resistance, moisture resistance), and most designs are for single use. When torn off, it is not easy to completely separate, and it also has basic anti-theft function.
The production of luggage tag labels usually involves processes such as printing and die-cutting. The printing method can be chosen according to the requirements, such as thermal transfer printing, laser printing or flexographic printing, to ensure that the barcodes and text are clearly legible.
Post-processing can enhance its functionality and appearance, for example:
Coating: A transparent film is applied on the surface of the material to enhance its waterproof, scratch-resistant and stain-resistant properties.
Anti-counterfeiting technology: Integrated with fluorescent anti-counterfeiting, password anti-counterfeiting and other methods to enhance the security level of luggage.
Special die-cutting: Design easy-tear lines or specific shapes for ease of use and identification.
Baggage tag labels are widely used in fields such as civil aviation airports, railway passenger transportation, and logistics and express delivery. They are the key information carriers in the automated baggage sorting systems. Their development trends mainly include:
Intelligentization: Incorporate RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) or NFC (Near Field Communication) chips to achieve long-distance, batch rapid identification and full-process real-time tracking of luggage, thereby enhancing logistics efficiency and accuracy.
Functionality: Develop tags with sensing capabilities, such as monitoring temperature and humidity changes during transportation, suitable for special luggage consignment.
Greening: The industry is moving towards an environmentally friendly direction. For instance, using solvent-free adhesives, biobased degradable substrates (such as sugarcane-based substrates), and developing heat-sensitive self-adhesive labels without backing paper to reduce material consumption and waste generation.
Standardization and normalization: With the implementation of industry standards (such as the mechanical industry standard for "Self-adhesive Label Printing Machines"), product quality and production standardization have continued to improve.
When customizing the self-adhesive labels for luggage tags, the following factors need to be taken into comprehensive consideration:
Usage Environment: Select appropriate material (such as heat-sensitive paper, PP, PET) and adhesive type based on the temperature and humidity, friction, and handling conditions that the luggage may undergo.
Information Carrying Method: Determine the printing technology (heat-sensitive, thermal transfer, etc.), ensuring compatibility with existing printing equipment and ensuring the information is durable and clear.
Regulations and Standards: Must comply with relevant norms of transportation departments such as aviation and railway, especially the specifications of barcodes and the printing quality.
Additional Functions: Select the corresponding processing method based on whether special properties such as water resistance, anti-counterfeiting, and high tear resistance are required.
