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There are a million and one uses for labels.
Most commonly used to identify objects or products, labels can be made from a range of materials. They can be paper backed with adhesive, plain paper, metal or even cloth.
Developed technology means that most labels are now created digitally. Labels are used as name tags as well as in advertising and to display warning labels.
Businesses use labels to identify files and to keep the office organised and efficient. Many companies produce their own labels, using software programs that have specially prepared documents, which can feature the company logo and/or slogan on them.
Labels are frequently used in mailing. Mailing labels are often used to identify senders and return addresses. Specific labels are stuck on to parcels or packages that have special handling requirement, but computer software such as word processors can be used to produce ordinary mailing labels.
Shops communicate price and product information to customers using labels, with many labels often used to print bar codes. They are also used by companies to identify customer orders, as well as incoming deliveries. Most importantly, labels often identify a company or brand. Some packaging labels inform of product ingredients or how to use that particular good, these labels are usually bonded securely to the product so they stay in place for the length of the products life.
Labels can also be used to hold temporary information. For example, installation information is often stuck on labels, to be removed once the product is installed. Labels can be used for advertising campaigns and can be affixed to clothing, fliers or brochures to advertise special offers, products or events.
Labels communicate with a customer if a product is 'eco friendly'. In a time when society is encouraging everyone to be green, companies often use labels to showcase products that are more environmentally friendly than other competitors on the market.
