Warning Labels - Design
Warning Labels design should feature readily identifiable "warning" graphics, attention grabbing ink color contrasts and large, clearly visible simple style fonts. The best warning label designs should be crisp and simple in presentation of their message.
The use of universal symbols is an excellent choice for warning label graphics. OSHA, ANSI and other organizations have made these symbols readily identifiable. If you need help finding warning label graphics, juts ask our customer service team for help. The use of reverse type (white type in a black ground as an example) will help to make your warning label graphics highly visible. The use of certain red, orange and yellow ink colors can also create graphic contrast that gets your warning labels noticed - quickly.
You can download a variety of Illustrator and Freehand warning label templates for free from our site. These templates are set up with warning label specific design areas including a main panel, a message panel, a single warning word panel and a symbol or graphic panel. Download free warning label templates below:
My1Stop® Warning Label Template Downloads
For Macintosh
For Windows
Need more help with your design? Our graphic design services team is experienced in warning label design. Please contact them if you need design assistance
Warning Labels - Shapes and Sizes
My1Stop® cuts warning labels with uses digital cutting tools. We do not use dies. This means that you can design warning labels in almost any shape or size. Digitally cut warning labels can be fit into almost any area of wall, vehicle or machine without the cost of traditional dies.
Your warning label size and shape should be determined by these factors:
- Determine the height and width of the area where the warning labels will be displayed.
- Determine is the shape of the area where the warning labels will be displayed.
- Determine if internal cuts or holes are required for mounting the warning labels.
Plan the shape and size of your design based on the answers to the questions above. Note that My1Stop® does not charge for internal cut outs on warning labels so that holes can be cut for mounting over screws, bolts or other objects.
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Warning Labels Printing - Materials
Our recommended materials for warning label printing are shown below.
My1Stop® Recommended Warning Label Materials
- Polyester 2 mil gloss white or clear
- Vinyl 4 mil gloss white or clear
- Lexan® - 10 mil
- LexSaver™
Polyester 2 mil gloss white or clear material is the perfect choice for warning labels that must applied to curved or irregular surface shapes. Works best when there are no severe temperature, abrasion or moisture concerns.
Vinyl 4 mil gloss white or clear material is an economical choice for warning labels applied to larger, flat surfaces where there are no severe temperature, abrasion or moisture concerns.
Lexan® is a very durable polycarbonate meant for demanding warning label conditions. The top surface is clear and velvet smooth that is printed in mirror image on the backside to provide a subsurface printed warning label. This is the most durable printing method of warning label printing. The adhesive used is either a clear 2 mil or 5 mil 3M product. The adhesive is laminated to the printed backside of the warning label.
LexSaver™ is My1Stop® special material made from a combination of durable polyester or vinyl material that is over laminated with 5 mil Lexan® layer after printing. Our LexSaver™ is an economical alternative to full on Lexan® warning label printing. LexSaver™ is so much more flexible than Lexan® that is a superior warning label material choice for unusual shape areas subject to extremes in abrasions, heat, cold or UV light.
If you need samples of warning label materials, just let our customer service team know. When you're ready for an instant online price, just click the link below.
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Warning Labels Printing - Special Features & Options
The My1Stop® warning labels printing options are shown below:
My1Stop® Warning Label Printing Options
- Variable Text and Images
- Internal Cut Outs
- Graphic Design Services
Variable text and images - My1Stop® unique digital label printing equipment enables you to print different warning text or graphics from one warning label to another.
Internal cut outs - My1Stop® can print warning labels with cut outs or holes within the body of the warning label. Each hole is digitally cut to within approximately 1/64". Internal cut outs can be useful if your warning labels will be affixed over screws or bolts or over a feature of your product.
Graphic design services. Our graphic design services team can is adept at warning label design and material selection. Contact our graphic design services team to learn more. |
