The term decal is the shortened version of the word decalcomania, which the English pronunciation of the French word decalcomania. This was a decorative technique where artist images of prints and engraving, could be transferred onto pottery to decorate the stoneware.
The invention of taking artist rendering from canvas and printing these images onto a medium to decorate ceramic pieces was attributed to Simon Francois Ravenet. Simon was from France and he was an engraver who immigrated to England and after arriving in England circa 1750 he perfected this transfer process.
This printing process of decorating ceramic pieces was imported to the United States in about 1865. In the United States this process was popularized during the ceramic decorating craze of the mid-1870s. In the United States the word decalcomania was shortened to the version we use today decal.
As we can see the decal had it’s genesis in the desire of artist to decorate their ceramic art. The decal today continues to transfer artist renderings to ceramic products, such as fine china table setting also vases, coffee mugs, drink ware as well any of a ceramic or glass product for functional use or promotions.
The decal has evolved from a water slide-off ceramic decal to decorate ceramic pieces to a product that is screen-printed onto environmentally tough material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. This product now brands products, warns of dangers, and is used to promote products, and services.
The label is a more recent invention and usually is printed on paper, cloth, or a plastic substrate that is pressure-sensitive. The label is printed using a Flexography printing machine, which produces the label from a roll to a roll, and uses water base inks. The labels usually brands consumer products that have a short shelve life and is not exposed to a harsh environment.
The above is a thumb nail sketch of the history of the products we want to look at. Now let’s try and answer the query: what is the difference between a decal and a label?
The decal is usually a printed on a plastic substrate that can be adhered to a surface of a product and has to with stand harsh environmental conditions. Such as direct sun exposure without much fading of the inks for many years, decals are usually printed using screen printing method.
In the last 10-15 years digital printing can also claim a non-fading resistance to sun exposure. Decals can be manufactured using this method and achieve the same high quality results as with screen printing. It must be said that digital printing is used for smaller quantities whereas screen printing is less expense in higher quantities.
A label is usually on a roll and normally the substrate printed on is a pressure sensitive paper and using the flexography printing method. This type of printing does not last long in direct sun light, and is used mostly the branding of consumer products such as wine bottles, BBQ sauce jars, etc, etc.
The label printing on plastic substrates can be augmented with a plastic lamination to protect the printing against chemicals, water, abrasion, but this added over lamination will not protected the printing or graphics from the fading rays of the sun. The label also usually manufactured and delivered to the customer on a roll.
What is the difference between a decal and a label? The decal resist fading the label does not. The decal usually in individual pieces the label usually is on a roll. There are exceptions and other reasons to use a decal verse a label, or to use a label verses a decal, but that is another question.
A question to the reader: Have you ever purchased a decal when a label would have sufficed and conversely, have you ever purchased a label, but found out you needed a decal?
Doug Bryant
<br><a href=”http://www.decalfactory.com“>The Decal Factory – The best decals, signs, labels, posters, stickers and banners in the industry for business and hobby.</a> <br>Toll Free – (800) 369-5331
thats super great
this site is really great.. nice layout
I like the first point you made there, but I am not sure I could reasonably apply that in a postive way.
Outstanding article, Folks, i myself enjoy fashion jewellery very much, especially Tiffany and Co rings, that’s what I indulged in. Along with your article, I do think a whole lot more females knows the true trends with what tiffany jewelry can bring. Absolutely love your views.
Educational and entertaining. I’ve additional your internet log to my “reading substance. ” Progress me updated!. . . .
I have some trouble to subscribe the rss feed, anyway I’ve bookmarked this site, is very useful and full of informations.
This is unquestionably one of the most remarkable blogs I’ve seen. It’s so simple to tune out, but there’s seriously some first-rate material online, and I believe your website is one of the few!
Been looking for this article for long time ago and finally found here. thanks for sharing this post. appreciate!
Hello, I have been reading your weblog only a few weeks and I just wanted to say your way with words is top notch. All the best.
Quite a few of the details of this blog post are great nonetheless had me wanting to know, did they truly imply that? One point I have to point out is definitely your authoring knowledge are very great and I would be returning back for any new post you produce, you may well have a brand new admirer. I saved your main web page for reference.
Hey, maybe this is a bit offf topic but in any case, I have been surfing about your blog and it looks really neat. impassioned about your writing. I am creating a new blog and hard-pressed to make it appear great, and supply excellent articles. I have discovered a lot on your site and I look forward to additional updates and will be back.
Hello, its been ages since i last visited your site after finding it on Bing. Awesome source of solid information.
It’s so refreshing to find articles like the ones you post on your site. Very informative reading. I will keep you bookmarked. Thanks! .
I enjoyed the comments on your website and will be back but it took awhile to display your homepage when I first came here so you should check your coding.
Hi there, I have been reading the site for a few days and I just wanted to state that your way of writing is top class. Take care.
I have been frantically looking for information about this and came across your site via aol. It is undoubtedly one for my book marks! Great resource.. L8rs
I really enjoy reading the articles on this blog. I’m a new real estate agent and will bookmark your site. Hopefully, someday I’ll be writing my own articles on my website
Hello there, I’ve been reading through the blog for a couple weeks and wanted to express your way of writing is fantastic. Take care.
I’d been anxiously trying to find information on this and stumbled on your blog site using aol. It is most definitely one for my bookmarking! Keep up the good work I will pop back again soon.. Cya
Good learning resource, many thanks for sharing! Take care.
Such an informative site thanks for this information.
With all the spam crammed on the internet it’s hard to come by a useful site anymore thanks for the info.
Really Nice blog, posts are very well written. I will be checking it daily!
Just keep reading many article posted and more to follow
I really enjoy reading the articles on this blog. I’m a new real estate agent and will bookmark your site. Hopefully, someday I’ll be writing my own articles on my website
Interesting blog. It would be great if you can provide more details about it. Thanks a lot!
A symptom that you could have poor blood circulation in your legs is discoloration of the skin. If you see a blue, purple or pale spot on your leg, then this might be an indication that the bloodstream is not going as well as it really should to the spot.
I’ve been checking your blog for a while now, seems like everyday I learn something new
Thanks
I would like to say “wow” what a inspiring post. This is really great. Keep doing what you’re doing!!
Please share the story with us.
Nice post! You truly have a wonderful way of writing which I find captivating! I will definitely be bookmarking you and returning to your blog. In fact, your post reminded me about a strange thing that happened to me the other day. I’ll tell you about that later…
You areawesome! This weblog is indeed great. I truly wish a lot more people go through this and get what youre stating, because let me tell you, its crucial things. I never wouldve assumed about this this way unless Id operate into your web site. Thank you for placing it up. I hope you might have fantastic success.
Thank you for your encouragement.
Thank you
I just wanted to comment and say that I really enjoyed reading your blog post here. It was very informative and I also digg the way you write! Keep it up and I’ll be back to read more in the future
Incredible post. You definitely know what you are writing about here. Im so pleased I was able to locate this blog. I look to see more great posting from you. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for the advice. I’ve found your first point to be most effective.
I found this information usefull.
I found this information interesting.
Spam comes with blogging just delete the spam and move on. You could install captcha, but I believe captcha causes visitors not to comment.
Mr. Decal
ohh�nice post but really?/?
Howdy, i read your blog occasionally and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam comments? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can advise? I get so much lately it’s driving me mad so any assistance is very much appreciated.
Touch me
I love your site.
Thanks for this interesting information.
This is a usefull post.
Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful for me.
I really enjoy reading the articles on this blog. I’ll bookmark this so I can read more later.
Terrific website, where did you come up while using the info within this blog post? I’m pleased I observed it although, ill be checking back soon to find out what other content articles you could have.
Love your site, so glad I found it, loads of interesting stuff, if you get chance why not check out my site and let me know what you think. I have bookmarked you and will be back soon. How often do you update?