Asset Labels – Your Complete Guide to Types and Costs

Asset labels help you track equipment, reduce theft, and maintain an accurate inventory. However, with so many options available, finding the right label for your needs can be tricky. This guide explains each type, their ideal uses, and what you should expect to pay.

Budget Asset Labels

Made from durable matt white vinyl with permanent adhesive, these labels are printed in one colour (plus black) and can include barcodes or sequential numbers. They work best for internal use where they won’t face heavy handling or wear.

Price: Protect and identify 250 assets from £22.95.

Heavy-Duty Asset Labels

Designed for tougher environments, heavy-duty labels use semi-rigid vinyl with ultra-aggressive adhesive. Printed in one colour (plus black), they perform well indoors and outdoors, resisting moisture, UV light, and cleaning.

Price: 250 assets from £39.95.

Silver Asset Labels

These offer the same durability as heavy-duty labels but feature a satin silver polyester finish for a sleek metallic look.

Price: 250 assets from £29.95.

Premium Asset Labels

Made from high-tack adhesive vinyl and printed in full colour, these labels allow for company logos and custom designs. A protective laminate boosts durability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Price: 250 assets from £52.00.

Barcode Asset Labels

Ideal for low-cost internal barcoding, these labels match the budget label specification but are printed in black only.

Price: 250 assets from £14.95.

Stocked Labels

Produced to the same specification as budget labels, stocked versions feature popular standard asset tag wording in a range of colours.

Price: 250 assets from £45.00.

Security Labels

Security labels add an extra layer of protection:

• Void Marking: White labels printed in colour that reveal “void” when tampered with. Price: 100 assets from £89.00.

• Tamper-Evident: White labels printed in colour that fragment when removed. Price: 100 assets from £41.00.

Metal Asset Labels

Metal labels are highly durable, resisting scratches, solvents, and UV exposure. Options include:

• 0.13mm Aluminium Foil: Flexible and ideal for curved surfaces. From £195.00 per 100.

• 0.5mm Aluminium: Full-colour printing, available with adhesive or drill holes. From £215.00 per 100.

• 1mm Aluminium: Heavy-duty option for flat surfaces only. From £230.00 per 100.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right asset label depends on your environment, handling frequency, and security needs. For more advice, check our asset label buying guide or review industry best practices for asset marking.