Natural leather:
We use leather from young German steers which has been tanned using organic and mineral essences only. Since we use complete skins that differ in color, thickness and fat proportions throughout the various body regions, and since the skin of every animal will differ slightly with regard to these factors, we are able to ensure that every label will look slightly different and have its own specific charm.
Since it is a purely natural product, the labels will respond to external influences with visible changes. We recommend avoiding machine washing and ironing. We recommend using dubbin to ensure optimum care of the beautiful natural labels.
The labels are cut to shape using lasers and the images are engraved using laser engraving. The natural leather is 1.2 mm thick.
Due to the laser engraving, slight traces of smoke can be left behind, which give especially labels made of light-coloured leather a beautiful vintage look.
After receipt of the natural leather labels, they should be removed from the packaging. Otherwise, there is a risk that the labels will start to sweat and become moldy.
Vegan cactus leather:
The cactus leather is a vegetable leather that is made from the leaves of cacti (Fig cactus) hat grow in dry areas and need only a little water. An additional watering is not required. The tire leaves of the Fig cactus are cleaned after cutting and then dried in the sun.
The cactus plant remains intact in the "harvest", renewable leaves can always be harvested by the same plant. Other parts of the plant are used as food. A cactus plant can be used in the plantation for up to 8 years.
Our cactus leather labels are abrasion-resistant and can be machine washed at up to 40° C. The back of your cactus leather label is cream-colored. The labels are approx. 1.1 mm thick.
Vegan artificial leather:
Instead of the usual PVC coating, our artificial leather labels are 100 % polyurethane. This new generation of artificial leather has a classic leather grain with an antiqued surface and a soft nappa-like quality.
Our artificial leather labels are wear-proof and can be safely washed up to 60° C. With frequent washing the engraving may fade. Please do not use aggressive detergents! Especially very aggressive modern 2-component liquid detergents will damage the surface of the artificial leather.
The labels are cut to shape using lasers and the images are engraved using laser engraving. The artificial leather is appr. 1.0 mm thick.
Vegan FloraPap:
Our proven material for years we now offer in four versions and under international brand name. The following colors are available: gold, silver, brown and black. The black version creates an embossed look.
FloraPap is a robust compound made from cellulose and latex. This modern material is tear and wear proof. If the engraving extends to the edge of the product, this area will be a little less tear proof.
Machine washing, drying or scrunching will create an attractive vintage look. Washing will shrink the labels by only 2 %. The labels can be washed at temperatures of up to 60° C (without conditioner) and can be ironed. With frequent washing the engraving may fade. Due to its shiny surface, FloraPap silver and gold are not suitable for regular washing.
If desired, the labels can be smoothed out again by steam-ironing the damp label.
The labels are cut to shape using lasers and the images are engraved using laser engraving. The FloraPap material is 0.55 mm thick.
Acrylic:
We use high-quality two-layer acrylic for the production of your personalised acrylic labels and hangtags. Acrylic is heat-resistant up to 80° C and UV-resistant. As it is also waterproof, you can use your acrylic tags, signs and labels both indoors and outdoors.
When engraving, the top layer, the color of which you can choose in the configurator, is completely removed. The black color of the reverse is then visible in the engraved areas. This gives your design a clear look.
Our acrylic has a thickness of 1.6 mm. The engraving depth is 0.08 mm. Both layers are visible on the laser-cut edges.
Wood:
We offer poplar plywood and beech wood of the highest quality. Both types of wood are glued without pollutants and thus optimized for indoor use.
The used poplar plywood is about 3 mm thick and is natural.
Our beech labels and tags are made of 2 mm thick beech wood in a particularly noble wood look. The high quality material is particularly dimensionally stable and therefore ideally suited for rustic nameplates and smart pendants, e.g. on keys or gifts.
Both types of wood react to external influences with visible changes. We strongly advise against machine washing and ironing.
The shape of the labels is cut with the laser, the illustrations are engraved with the laser.
Cork:
The cork material we use comes from Portuguese cork oak forests. The bark of the cork oak, the cork, grows back and can be "harvested" again after about 9 years. Our cork fabric consists of a thin natural cork surface and a carrier material. The composition of the fabric on the back is important for stable bonding. The back of your cork labels is made of PU (polyurethane), PES (polyethersulfone) and cotton.
All materials are pollutant-free. The cork fabric is approx. 0.8 mm thick.
Cork is non-sensitive to moisture and heat, but we still advise against washing your cork labels.
Metal:
You can choose from stainless steel, titanium coated stainless steel, brass and bronze.
The stainless steel double-sided fine brushed is 0,8 mm thick. The slightly brushed surface reflects the light only moderately. Depending on the viewing angle, the contrast of the laser engraving appears to be different. This stainless steel material is rustproof, washable and non-magnetic. The engraved front has an anti-fingerprint coating. The stainless steel we use has a 8 % nickel content.
Brass with strong alloy is 0.5 mm thick and consists mainly of copper and zinc. The same as bronze, which however consists of copper and tin. Both materials have a beautiful noble shine, but are very sensitive to scratches, so that small scratches may be present. After a short period of use a patina develops.
The stainless steel sheet of our coated metal labels in gold, copper or titanium black optic is coated on one side with a titanium alloy. This makes the front particularly scratch-resistant and non-sensitive. The back and the cut edges visible on the side remain stainless steel colored. The material is not magnetic.
All metal labels and hangtags are specially lasered according to your wishes. Clean edges are formed, which are not rounded.
We strongly advise against machine washing and ironing of our metal labels made of brass and bronze. Labels and hangtags made of finely brushed or titanium-coated stainless steel are rustproof and therefore machine washable.